Dejavu

NU'EST's song 'Dejavu' delves into the emotional turmoil of longing and the haunting feeling of déjà vu. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who is deeply missing another person, to the point where their memories and reality blur together. The repetitive and almost hypnotic '두루 투 두루 투' serves as a musical representation of the cyclical nature of these emotions, emphasizing the inescapable loop of longing and remembrance.

The song's protagonist is caught in a painful cycle where they are constantly reminded of their lost love. Lines like '난 널 그리워하고 너는 날 기다리게 해' (I miss you, and you make me wait) and '아름답도록 아픈 내 맘은 너로 만들고 무너져 나는' (My heart, beautifully aching, is made by you and crumbles) highlight the deep emotional impact of this separation. The use of '데자뷰' (deja vu) in the chorus underscores the repetitive and haunting nature of these memories, as if the protagonist is trapped in a loop of reliving the past.

The song also explores the idea of time manipulation, with the protagonist wishing to turn back time to be with their loved one again. Phrases like '시간을 뒤로 걸어 너 있는 곳에' (Walking back in time to where you are) and '시간을 나도 모르게 속여 계속 멈춰 있어 줘' (Unknowingly deceiving time, keep it stopped) reflect a desperate desire to escape the present and return to a happier past. This longing is so intense that the protagonist would rather be trapped in these memories ('차라리 날 가두줘 데자뷰') than face a reality without their loved one.

The song's emotional depth is further enhanced by its musical composition, which combines haunting melodies with a rhythmic beat, creating an atmosphere that mirrors the protagonist's inner turmoil. NU'EST's vocal delivery adds to the song's poignancy, conveying a sense of vulnerability and desperation that resonates with listeners.