The track addresses an ex-boyfriend who is "recycling" their old dates and inside jokes with a new girlfriend. It references specific memories like watching Glee , eating strawberry ice cream in Malibu, and listening to Billy Joel .
Explore the making of the video, professional reactions, and the original official music video below: Olivia Rodrigo - deja vu (Official Video) YouTube · OliviaRodrigoVEVO Olivia Rodrigo - deja vu (Behind The Scenes) YouTube · OliviaRodrigoVEVO Olivia Rodrigo - deja vu (Official Video)
"deja vu" debuted at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 , making Rodrigo the first artist in history to have her first two proper singles debut in the top 10. The track addresses an ex-boyfriend who is "recycling"
The video depicts Olivia watching a "new girl" (Ryder) mirror her past actions, such as wearing the same dress or eating the same strawberry ice cream, illustrating the lyrical concept of her ex having "deja vu". The video depicts Olivia watching a "new girl"
Edited by Lindsey Nadolski with cinematography by Logan Triplett. It features a bright, summery aesthetic that contrasts with the bitter sentiment of the lyrics. Song Meaning & Production
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