deja vu

Olivia Rodrigo followed up her breakout hit "Drivers License" with another song about a past partner who has moved on to a new relationship. Though both tunes share similar imagery of the singer addressing her ex about his new girlfriend, this one finds Rodrigo reflective rather than heartbroken. Also, "Déjà Vu" is more upbeat instrumentally and has a dreamier feel.

The song starts off with Rodrigo listing some things her ex is doing with his new girlfriend, like driving to Malibu, sharing strawberry ice cream with one spoon, and watching reruns of Glee. In the pre-chorus she taunts him by making the point they used to do those very same things together. He is repeating the dating pattern that originated with their relationship. She thinks it's special, but it's all reused That was our place, I found it first I made the jokes, you tell to her when she's with you Rodrigo now sees her ex in his true colors as someone who isn't genuine, so she asks him the question, "Do you get deja vu when she's with you?"

Many fans interpreted "Drivers License" as being about Rodrigo's real-life breakup with her High School Musical: The Musical co-star and his subsequent romance with Sabrina Carpenter. During the second verse of "Déjà Vu," Rodrigo drops a hint that it may concern the same celebrity love triangle. Do you call her, almost say my name? 'Cause let's be honest, we kinda do sound the same Another actress I hate to think that I was just your type Before her singing career took off, Rodrigo was best known as a Disney actress. Carpenter is also a Disney actress turned singer whose first Hot 100 hit, "Skin," was released a fortnight after "Drivers License."