Dionne Warwick’s “Déjà Vu,” released in 1979, stands as a soulful testament to her enduring vocal talent and versatility. Co-written by Isaac Hayes and Adrienne Anderson, this R&B gem is a showcase of Warwick’s ability to infuse emotion into her performances.
About The Song
The song unfolds as a narrative of love and familiarity, with Warwick’s voice serving as a captivating storyteller. The smooth and melodic arrangement, coupled with her soul-stirring delivery, creates an atmosphere of introspection and romance.
Released during a period marked by the resurgence of R&B and soul influences in popular music, “Déjà Vu” became a chart success, reaffirming Warwick’s relevance in the evolving musical landscape. The song’s universal theme of love and déjà vu struck a chord with audiences, contributing to its enduring appeal.
As we revisit Dionne Warwick’s “Déjà Vu,” we appreciate not only the craftsmanship of the song but also Warwick’s ability to navigate different genres with grace. The track remains a testament to her status as a musical icon, leaving an indelible mark on the late ’70s R&B scene and serving as a timeless reminder of her expressive and captivating vocal style.
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Déjà vu
Déjà vu
Déjà vu
Yeah, déjà vu
This is insane
All you did was say hello
Speak my name
Feeling your love
Like a love I used to know
Long ago
How can this be?
You’re a different space in time
Come to me
And feel like I’m home
In a place I used to know
So long ago
They call it déjà vu (déjà vu)
Could you be the dream that I once knew? (Déjà vu)
Is it you?
Déjà vu (déjà vu)
Could you be the dream that might come true? (Déjà vu)
Shining through
I keep remembering me
I keep remembering you
Déjà vu
Déjà vu
This is divine
I’ve been waiting all my life
Filling time
Looking for you
That’s worth more than you could know
Long ago
Come to me now
We don’t have to dream of love
We know how
It was somewhere before
It’s as if I loved you so
So long ago
Yes, it’s déjà vu (déjà vu)
Could you be the dream that I once knew? (Déjà vu)
Is it you?
Déjà vu (déjà vu)
Could you be the dream that might come true? (Déjà vu)
Shining through
I keep remembering me
I keep remembering you
Déjà vu
Ooh, it must be déjà vu
Yes, it feels like déjà vu
Hey, it’s gotta be déjà vu
Oh, yes, it must be déjà vu
Déjà vu (déjà vu)
Could you be the dream that I once knew? (Déjà vu)
Is it you?
Déjà vu (déjà vu)
Could you be the dream that might come true? (Déjà vu)
Shining through
Déjà vu (déjà vu)
Could you be the dream that I once knew? (Déjà vu)
Is it you?
Déjà vu (déjà vu)
Could you be the dream that might come true? (Déjà vu)
Shining through