ATEEZ “Deja Vu” Korean Lyrics

ATEEZ · 2021 · Album: ZERO : FEVER Part.3 · Intermediate

I've dreamed this dream before: first meeting that feels like a reunion — the danger pulls me closer.

FAQ

What are the lyrics of “Deja Vu” about?

I've dreamed this dream before: first meeting that feels like a reunion — the danger pulls me closer.

How do I learn Korean with “Deja Vu”?

Sing along with the karaoke-synced lyrics, then study 15 key vocabulary, 4 grammar points and a 7-day study plan — free, no sign-up.

How hard is this song for Korean learners?

The level is “Intermediate” — every line comes with pronunciation, romanization and translation, great for learners with some basics.

Which group sings “Deja Vu”?

KQ's eight (2018) — pirate-lore concept albums with explosive stages and rebel-hearted lyrics.

Full lyrics (Korean, romanization, English translation)

음 알고 있지eum algo issjiMm, I know

벗어날 수도 없지beoteonal sudo eopsjiAnd there's no escaping either

점점 빠져가 save mejeomjeom ppajyeoga save meSinking deeper and deeper — save me

갈망에 목이 타 woah ohgalmange moki ta woah ohThirst burns my throat — woah oh

덮칠 듯한 이끌림에deopchil deuthan ikkeulrimeBy the attraction about to pounce

감각마저 무뎌져 난gamgakmajeo mudyeojyeo nanEven my senses go numb

눈앞에 있는 넌 꿈인지nunape issneun neon kkuminjiYou before my eyes — a dream?

현실인지 환상인지hyeonsilinji hwansanginjiReality, or illusion?

꿈에서 꿈을 꾼 듯한 걸kkumeseo kkumeul kkun deuthan geolLike dreaming a dream inside a dream

Oh 내 몸에 전율이 널Oh nae mome jeonyuli neolOh — the shivers in my body

기억하고 있는 것 같아gieokhago issneun geot gataSeem to remember you

미쳐가michyeogaI'm going insane

너와 눈이 마주친 순간neowa nuni majuchin sunganThe moment our eyes met

멈출 수가 없지 난meomchul suga eopsji nanI couldn't stop

끝이 없는 갈증을 느껴kkeuti eopsneun galjeungeul neukkyeoI feel an endless thirst

저기요 자꾸만 그런 눈빛이면jeogiyo jakkuman geureon nunbitimyeonHey — stop looking at me like that

나는 곤란해요 wait waitnaneun gonranhaeyo wait waitI'm in trouble here — wait, wait

피할 수 없으면 play itpihal su eopseumyeon play itIf you can't avoid it — play it

미쳐버린 이 순간 난 이미 game setmichyeobeorin i sungan nan imi game setLost my mind this instant — already game set

손짓은 더 위험해sonjiteun deo wiheomhaeThat beckoning is more dangerous

빨간 향기가 타올라 날 구속해ppalgan hyanggiga taolra nal gusokhaeThe scarlet scent blazes and binds me

출발하면 뛰어 가빠지는 우리 racingchulbalhamyeon ttwieo gappajineun uri racingOnce we start, we race breathless — racing

Vocabulary (15)

Korean	Romanization	English	Note
벗어나다	beoteonada	to get out / escape	get out of a relationship
빠져가다	ppajyeogada	to keep falling (into)	sink deeper and deeper
갈망	galmang	thirst / craving	a burning thirst
덮치다	deopchida	to pounce on	a shadow about to pounce
무뎌지다	mudyeojida	to go numb / dull	senses go numb
눈앞	nunap	before one's eyes	right before the eyes
환상	hwansang	illusion	illusion and reality
전율	jeonyul	shiver / thrill	feel a shiver
마주치다	majuchida	to come face to face	our eyes meet
갈증	galjeung	thirst	feel a thirst
곤란하다	gonranhada	to be troubled	I'm in trouble
피하다	pihada	to avoid	avoid one's eyes
구속하다	gusokhada	to bind / restrain	bind one's freedom
가빠지다	gappajida	to quicken	breathing quickens
향기	hyanggi	scent	a scarlet scent

Grammar notes (4)

-ㄴ 듯하다 → -ㄴ 듯한 = as if (modifier)

꿈에서 꿈을 꾼 듯한 걸

The -듯한 frame nests dreams inside dreams — grammar dissolves the boundary of reality.

Pattern: [stem] + ㄴ 듯한 + [noun]

Example: 알던 듯한 (as if knowing)

-ㄹ 듯한 = about to / on the verge of

덮칠 듯한 이끌림에 감각마저 무뎌져 난

-ㄹ 듯한 freezes the split second before impact: desire hasn't struck, but it's already looming.

Pattern: [stem] + ㄹ 듯한 + [noun]

Example: 터질 듯한 (about to burst)

-(으)면 = if

피할 수 없으면 play it

The if-clause shrugs at fate: can't dodge? Then it becomes the game.

Pattern: [stem] + 면

Example: 못 하면 (if you can't)

타오르다 = blaze; 구속하다 = restrain

빨간 향기가 타올라 날 구속해

Synesthesia in one line: the scent has color, and it grows hands.

Pattern: [noun] + 가 + [verb]

Example: 타오르다 (blaze up)

7-day study plan

Day 1 — Vocab Set A + hum along to the chorus

Memorize 10 basic words
Listen to the song 3 times
Hum along to the chorus I know you get Deja Vu
Write today's new words once

Day 2 — Grammar 1, 2 (-ㄴ 듯하다 → -ㄴ 듯한 = as if (modifier), -ㄹ 듯한 = about to / on the verge of)

Review vocab set A
Learn -ㄴ 듯하다 → -ㄴ 듯한 = as if (modifier) and -ㄹ 듯한 = about to / on the verge of
Notice these patterns while listening
Make two sentences with today's grammar

Day 3 — Vocab Set B + Grammar 3 (-(으)면 = if)

Memorize Deja Vu keywords
Learn -(으)면 = if
Sing the whole chorus
Sing the chorus along with the video

Day 4 — Grammar 4 (타오르다 = blaze; 구속하다 = restrain) + Vocab Set C

Learn 타오르다 = blaze; 구속하다 = restrain
Read the lyrics aloud twice
Make a sentence with Deja Vu (既視感)
Shadow the verses once

Day 5 — Grammar 5, 6 + sing the whole song

Learn -ㄴ 듯하다 → -ㄴ 듯한 = as if (modifier) and -ㄹ 듯한 = about to / on the verge of
Sing the whole song with karaoke
Flag the words you still miss
Review grammar 1-3