Deja Vu Lyrics in English by Prince Royce, Shakira
Engatusar is a fantastic Spanish verb meaning 'to sweet-talk', 'to coax', or 'to trick' someone, usually with charm and clever words. It's a very dynamic and expressive word that you don't hear every day.
In "Deja Vu", the singer describes a recurring thought that wants to "volverme a engatusar" (to trick me again), perfectly capturing the internal struggle of being lured back into a relationship he knows is bad for him. This word vividly paints a picture of temptation and manipulation.
Ever felt like you're stuck in a loop with someone? That's the whole mood of this bachata duet from Prince Royce and Shakira. They sing about a love that feels like a "déjà-vu que nunca llega a su final" (a déjà vu that never ends). It's a cycle of getting hurt by the same person over and over again. They sing about how this person re-opened wounds they thought were healed "con limón, tequila y sal" (with lime, tequila, and salt) – a classic attempt to forget a painful love.
Instead of trying again, both singers decide it's better to be alone. They want to avoid falling back into that "foto de locura, hipocresía total" (picture of madness, total hypocrisy). The chorus is a challenge to everyone: "¿Quién puede hablar del amor y defenderlo?" (Who can speak of love and defend it?). After all the pain, they've completely lost faith. They declare that if someone is going to be a champion for love, "Esa no voy a ser yo" (That's not going to be me). It's a powerful and relatable song about being so burned by a relationship that you're done with the whole idea of love for a while.
