Deja Vu (Coterie song) explained

"Deja Vu" is a song by Australian-New Zealand band Coterie, released as a single in November 2022 on the same day as their song "Shame".

Background and composition

The band wrote the song to have a "subtle feel-good charm".^[2]

Release

The song was first announced by the band on TikTok on 14 November 2022.^[3] "Deja Vu" and their song "Shame" were both released as singles on 18 November, paired with the announcement of the album.^{[4] [5]} The streaming version of the single was a five-track extended play, featuring both "Deja Vu", "Shame", and the band's three previously released singles. A music video for "Deja Vu" was released later in the same month.^[6]

Critical reception

Dave Ruby Howe of Triple J Unearthed gave the song a four and a half-star review, calling the song "seriously intoxicating".^[7]

Track listing

Deja Vu EP

1. "Deja Vu"  – 3:07
2. "Shame"  – 3:57
3. "West Coast Drive"  – 3:46
4. "Killing It Off"  – 2:50
5. "Cool It Down"  – 4:29

Credits and personnel

• Coterie – performer, producer
• Robby De Sá – producer
• Antoni Fisher – songwriter, engineer
• Brandford Fisher – songwriter
• Conrad Fisher – songwriter
• Joshua Fisher – songwriter
• Tyler Fisher – songwriter
• Raúl López – mixing engineer
• Greg Stace – engineer
• Hector Vega – mastering engineer

Charts

Chart (2022)	Peak position
New Zealand Hot Singles (Recorded Music NZ)[8]	5
New Zealand Artist Singles (Recorded Music NZ)[9]	17

Notes and References

1. Web site: Deja Vu . Spotify . 10 February 2023.
2. Web site: COTERIE Share The Inspiration Behind Their Self-Titled Debut Album . 8 December 2022 . The Music . 17 May 2023.
3. Web site: DEJA VU - OUT THIS FRIDAY / NOV 18 . TikTok. 14 November 2022. 19 November 2022.
4. Web site: Coterie Announce Debut Self-Titled Album, Out December 9th . Sony Music New Zealand. 18 November 2022 . 17 May 2023.
5. News: Deja Vu - Coterie . 14 December 2022 . . 17 May 2023.
6. Web site: Coterie - Deja Vu (Official Video). 21 November 2022 . YouTube . 17 May 2023.
7. Web site: West Coast Drive. Claire . Mooney. 13 September 2022 . Triple J Unearthed . 17 May 2023.
8. Web site: Hot 40 Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 9 January 2023. 7 January 2023.
9. Web site: NZ Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 26 November 2022. 26 November 2022.