Suzanne Vega - Luka

[@vdveenusa]

I am a single father and though I was mentaly abused and terrorised in my young days with an alcoholic father I give my son the best love and childhood I can. He is a happy 13 year old boy now. Im glad my love for him was strong enough to make him what he is now and I broke the negative chain from the past. Love is in your genes

[@danvetor1365]

It's not that easy. Only those of us that have been through it , know the struggles. You are a courageous and strong person.

[@luppymendonca7070]

It's a lesson of life. We're able to change ourselves. Thanks for sharing.

[@closinginonclosure]

Wtf? Umm, ok? You’re clearly fishing for attention. Who the fuck randomly comments something like that unprovoked. Especially wording it the way you did. You’re definitely attention hungry and want people to say nice things to you. So weird.

[@Dreamex12]

@@closinginonclosure wtf man. Songs do these things to people. It reminds them of some old memories and feelings. Sorry to say, but your comment was stupid

[@closinginonclosure]

@@Dreamex12 Of course music can make you feel something. But there's a difference between feeling something and typing something like this in a KZbin comment section because you want attention. If he didn't want attention he would have kept his thoughts to himself. But he wanted attention. That's the only reason he typed a comment like that on a public forum. That's the way I see it. Regardless, your opinion is obviously different. And I respect your opinion. But think about it. Why would he comment something like that if it was just a personal feeling the song gave him?

[@lesleytownson6421]

When I was 10yrs old, another little 10yr-old was murdered by her father - it made such an impression on me that, almost 50 years later, I can still remember her name and see her face. The first time I realised it wasn't only strangers who could do you harm. This brought back that memory - Maria Cauldwell, someone still remembers you.

[@lesleytownson6421]

Just checked - she was Maria Colwell, must have misheard the news bulletin. It was 1973 and I was 9yrs.

[@casmrtblnd]

@@lesleytownson6421 I'm so heartbroken to read that. That must have been so traumatic; I can only imagine. God bless her precious soul.....

[@jonoverby4079]

Monsters need to be rid of this world, Iraq vet, this song takes me bk

[@mirandagrund6187]

Thx

[@davidross5593]

​@@jonoverby4079 Better yet, teach children to love Christ before the world teaches them not to love Christ. We would have a lot less monsters. I'm not at all saying Christians or those who are church inclined can not be monsters. Those people are still human, they will fall and fail miserably.. I am saying having a genuine love for Christ, someone will be a lot less likely to turn out to be a monster. That is the way it works.

[@pastorpapamike]

First heard this song when we were just beginning to take in foster children, some of whom had been terribly abused, and it greatly impacted me. Knew we were doing what we were meant to do. Adopted eight kids...still get emotional hearing these lyrics. I was a young man then, turning 65 tomorrow. Wish I could turn back the clock and do it again.

[@Anglo_Saxon1]

Absolute respect to you there mate.Folk like you are a breath of fresh air in a polluted world.

[@greenink9645]

may God Bless the work you do with the children with health and prosperity, and HBD late.

[@aiureapriniarba7]

Not me crying over this comment 💙 and now, I'm 34 and just now begin to process the lyrics differently 😰

[@Shagyamum]

Respect man

[@chriskirby2372]

Respect. You've done great things mate.

[@theoriginalvideo-schmideoc905]

Almost 40 years later, this is still one of the most heartbreaking songs ever made. 😢

[@JennLM-nd1uu]

Strangely, many people I’ve played this to just think it’s a simple ‘pop’ song! I’m a singer and you can’t sing a song if you haven’t payed as much attention to both melody and words .............. Peace ☮️

[@normasoledadmatamartinez9884]

Yo viví la época de los 80s (57 años)Pero está canción poco la escuché y casi no le preste atención en su tiempo. De hecho dicen que hubo una película, tampoco la vi.

[@rapbuck3]

Without a doubt

[@luzmilachambi2783]

Ñ​@@JennLM-nd1uu

[@hugoalmeida294]

@@JennLM-nd1uu damn... thank you.

[@vernonengbino6186]

She deserved a Grammy for bringing attention to an issue no one likes talking about. Child abuse is as old as time.

[@raineranders3636]

😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@ryanjones875]

Just a few months later 10,000 Maniacs came out with What's the Matter Here, the other classic about child abuse. Both songs are chilling. As Pat Benetar said, Hell is for Children.

[@basketballmaven1454]

this song is about child abuse? I was totally clueless

[@adrianhudson1116]

@@basketballmaven1454 You probably had a good childhood if you didn't understand what the lyrics mean, which is great and as it should be for everyone

[@basketballmaven1454]

@@adrianhudson1116 actually I didn't

[@IngaIndiMusic]

The fact that the song is written in major key makes it even more heartbreaking. Just like a child who would smile and laugh, but devastated on the inside. My eyes water every time I hear this song

[@adriancox8134]

Same here, even after all these years!

[@IngaIndiMusic]

@@adriancox8134 exactly. Even more so, ‘cause I didn’t really get the meaning back in a day..

[@kevinlachowicz5997]

An abused child stays messed up the rest of his life no matter what he accomplishes. Probably the reason Jesus Christ said it was the one sin that could never be forgiven.

[@chunkybeef24]

@Steve Austin hey man just because you don't follow it you shouldn't just insult someone's religion

[@mauriciomanino]

Very good fact!

[@maxs7489]

A song for all the broken childhoods in this cruel world.

[@AnnaLVajda]

Yeah don't ask because they already know no one will help anyway. What a shit world we live in.

[@UGGLiS_]

@@AnnaLVajda shouldnt have to ask. People need to react. Better safe then sorry. Too many just let it pass by.. :(

[@karolinazausz2922]

Also for broken women/wives. You know wife can be clumsy too.

[@MissVenezuelaFan]

Big true... Thanks so much for that beautiful words... Can´t stay dry when I listen to this song... So emotional...

[@olafweinzer5746]

May be one billion child.

[@Robin_Hood054]

*This* *is* *not* *song* *.* *This* *is* *timeless* *masterpiece* *.*

[@Thomas-gk42]

"The past still exists" -- Sabine Hossenfelder, physicist

[@richardplume3212]

Itz today its real trajic

[@markiv2942]

Horrible shite.

[@Maite-95]

🥹❤

[@JoMullen]

YEP

[@mr.google7040]

I'm 24 and I do really like this 1987 song and the 1980's at all! This is REAL music with REAL feelings. Something that we almost LOST in this time!!! 😢

[@TheSilmarillian]

Grey beard here hello from down under (Australia) was an amazing time indeed.

[@luisportella1760]

Unfortunately it's part of the agenda

[@rupert-j8f]

@@luisportella1760 someones a bit paranoid.

[@falkwalther4889]

Hello young man. This is really great! You did a really good choice! Would like to hear from you. Regrads from Germany.

[@RR_theproahole]

I'm 23 and I wholeheartedly agree.

[@marykellogg9298]

Prince wrote her a letter telling her this was the most compelling song he'd heard in a long time.

[@scottschneider7401]

+Mary Aherns I did not know this - and to think it's seemingly forgotten except for those of us who heard and lived through that era.

[@lavendelelv]

@@turtleneckferret It’s also been four years. Prince is a well recognized artist.

[@fredwerza3478]

Prince was very touched by the song --- he also realized music was becoming too flakey and superficial in the 80's and needed deeper meanings

[@AWlpsSHOW36]

Really? That's amazing! Aww, so cool! I've been recently getting into Prince so it's such a coincidence to find this lovely comment.

[@kathyrichards370]

@@Shalom64221 how can you hate Prince?

[@soundseeker63]

"They only hit until you cry, after that you don't ask why".... Possibly one of the rawest and most impactful lyrics ever written. Almost enough to make you actually cry, but for Suzanne's silky and warm delivery. This song is the very definition of bittersweet. What a song, what an artist!

[@summerforever6736]

Exactly

[@shirleycoward347]

Sums up my life from 10 to 16.

[@summerforever6736]

@@shirleycoward347 no good

[@gmandersonjr]

I lived it

[@cathyness2631]

Yes I love this song also makes me 😢

[@JeffLyons-r5j]

For those abused , bullied , ignored and forgotten . This song is for you . Crying as l type chi’s . Suzannne , u wrote a masterpiece .

[@roveluz6855]

My name is Luka I live on the second floor I live upstairs from you Yes I think you've seen me before If you hear something late at night Some kind of trouble, some kind of fight Just don't ask me what it was Just don't ask me what it was Just don't ask me what it was I think it's because I'm clumsy I try not to talk too loud Maybe it's because I'm crazy I try not to act too proud They only hit until you cry And after that you don't ask why You just don't argue anymore You just don't argue anymore You just don't argue anymore Yes I think I'm okay I walked into the door again If you ask that's what I'll say And it's not your business anyway I guess I'd like to be alone With nothing broken, nothing thrown Just don't ask me how I am Just don't ask me how I am Just don't ask me how I am My name is Luka I live on the second floor I live upstairs from you Yes I think you've seen me before If you hear something late at night Some kind of trouble, some kind of fight Just don't ask me what it was Just don't ask me what it was Just don't ask me what it was They only hit until you cry And after that you don't ask why You just don't argue anymore You just don't argue anymore You just don't argue anymore Brasil 2022.

[@dualinline7867]

The lyrics hits really hard. I'll not argue anymore.

[@FulvioDevilPinto]

❤

[@tatashelfa7873]

❤🤲🏿🙏🏿✨️

[@heloangil3329]

Merci !

[@grahambrown1925]

@@dualinline7867 I try not to act too proud.... hits me in the gut every time

[@y.r._]

There are a few certain songs that truly made their songwriter immortal. This is one of them.

[@magicslave3066]

Huh all.musuc are immortal

[@y.r._]

@@magicslave3066 That's true, but not every songwriter is immortal.

[@magicslave3066]

@@y.r._ Hm?

[@ronnypaul1400]

​@@y.r._ She has 2 immortal songs. The other being Tom's Diner and the feat of "audio compression". Look it up.

[@dwightmcqueen5771]

As a writer myself I agree with you . This one is so special in my mind.

[@kcck2442]

This is why i miss the 80s and 90s so much. The friggin music, movies, food... and in general everything!

[@Horriblebastad]

U don't like rap bruh

[@kcck2442]

@Ardass486 just the 80s and 90s, I love. I don't like today's generation of rap.

[@ScoutJordan-i5z]

I agree with everything but the food. Having lived in the foodie capital of the world for the last twenty years, my wish would be 1980s and 90s atmosphere and music with hundreds of food carts and restaurants. 😊

[@vinzelrato]

I remember we learned this song's lyrics back in the days, when I was in High school in English class (I'm French). I was really touched by this woman' s voice and the lyrics. Never forgot it since...I've became a social worker and still fighting against domestic violences. "After that, you don't ask why..." Still gives me the chill man

[@ashleynoronha3019]

great life bro!

[@alisontrowbridge3449]

but that's the way it is...to show strength by not crying just gives you more punishment...best thing is to cry and let them think they have won...keep strong inside

[@mike7gerald]

I also remember our class interpreting this song in English class.

[@dennisnielsen5973]

it gives me same and remind me of How My mom must have felt When My dad had beaten her half death time after time hundreds of times. until I got 7years old then I one night stood between him and my mom and claimed if he would ever touch her again then I would kill him!! 7years old? can't remember it self but my older brother was there and I been told by him

[@ashleynoronha3019]

+Dennis Nielsen how are conditions now?

[@silto9119]

This song and video was so ahead of its time!!.....its a timeless masterpiece!!

[@brandonmoore7497]

@silto9119 Suzanne Vega Luka is my number one favorite song 0:31

[@JayJay-wg5ex]

shes awesome

[@lukassemnicky8070]

As a victim of home violence, I can only tell, just go and tell to anything, who can help. Don't try to keep it inside you and suffer. This song helped me a lot. Maybe saved a life. Thank you. These lyrics will be never outdated.

[@Ellengriggs]

I'm also a survivor of home violence this song ❤️💜

[@prebenjaeger]

So glad being a victim of the most wonderful couple of parents, man, feels good

[@GerryMcglynn]

Ditto i still have the bad ,Memories i know now at 70 years old they will never go away. ❤ 😢 😮.you take care of yourself ❤🎉❤

[@muffs55mercury61]

Good for you. Never keep something bottled up and make it worse.

[@Иной-чуждый]

Ягнята чаще молчат.Как жаль.Я простил наверное....

[@davidmaines6504]

Thank you Suzanne for this song!

[@jefferydowler4655]

I cry every time I hear this beautiful song. I don't know why.

[@claireweston539]

@@jefferydowler4655 I know why I do #Speakyourtruth

[@sondaire]

lovely song, its a sad thing that this happens to helpless children every single day

[@flamingowen]

happens to animals too and it's even worse

[@keithewright]

It's bad that it happens to any living thing but I think your priorities are a little skewed if you value animals above human children. Alongside, fine; ahead of, no.

[@flamingowen]

Keith Wright you're right i'm just more of an animals person than a people person and I've seen some horrifying animal abuse and not such extreme people abuse but you're right it's all very bad

[@keithewright]

No problem Nan, I can't stand people who are cruel to animals either. But the only time I fell out with my mum was when she asked me this hypothetical. If a runaway bus was heading for the family's pet dog and a human child I didn't know, and I could only step in and save one of them, which would I save? She didn't speak to me for a couple of days when I said the human child :) It's all a judgement call I suppose.

[@flamingowen]

Keith Wright yea, that's an interesting thought experiment. I would be torn but i'd likely save the human if it came to it... hard to say tho cuz I just love furry critters. people are just different I guess.

[@shonaharris9328]

I love her voice. It's so silky and natural.

[@harryclaus3593]

+Shona Harris Auch ich liebe ihre Stimme. Sie hat eine natürliche Ausstrahlung und in ihren Blick kann man sich verlieben.

[@ArthurMalone-cy9tp]

4e​iee😢=

[@brendamajor6065]

Yes ❤

[@cargo3270]

Pure legend. i have been tonight at the concert here in Milan. Her voice is exactly the same as 40 years ago. Pure legend of 80's

[@sandraeckelhofer]

wow!!! ❤

[@ColonizersBlow]

Awesome! Had no idea she was still performing.

[@ouzotower]

I have been to many concerts in my days and I’m so envious of you. I would so love to have Suzanne make tears flow down my cheeks.

[@menace7310]

I feel sorry for those who never knew this song existed. This song chooses me

[@vitoriareis4632]

Fala sobre uma criança que sofria violência doméstica. 😔

[@menace7310]

Yes, that's me.

[@PatiClaro]

It´s 2023 and Luka still one of my favorite songs. Love you, Suzanne

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m listening to Suzanne Vega mid October 2023

[@greyhamlogan2255]

And still, child abuse rages on. Thanks for sharing. October 27th, 2023. New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@capinassar2624]

❤ Very well said PatiClaro, we love Suzanne ❤❤❤

[@joeo1725]

​@greyhamlogan2255 yes it does, and mostly by the social service and religious nuts

[@Geraove]

6 de diciembre de 2023 y escuchando a suzane Vega ❤️❤️❤️🇦🇷

[@desirebunisard8623]

Who is listening + three decades after releasing of this song??

[@emocionycambio]

Yes in the XXI Century. To be continued...!

[@Pablo_Martin_aa]

No

[@linusstrandberg4944]

Me is listening and i will always do, im gonna listen to this lovely song forever and after that too and then forever again and again and again

[@bullwinklejmoos]

My girlfriend at the time introduced me to her music. Even took her to concert to promote her album. Concert was great and she was quite funny during her monologues between songs.

[@mrmatt1331]

Well obviously people who r gonna be seeing this comment are goung to be watching this three + decades its not like they could see this bedore you posted

[@hughwilson]

This has always been one of the saddest songs I've ever heard. Absolutely heartbreaking. And as a former abuse victim myself, I find it resonates totally on point. The resignation and justification. The keeping up of appearances and not telling anyone. The song makes me cry even now, so many decades later. Thankyou Susan for writing this, singing it so beautifully and getting this out. God bless you.

[@miryana79]

So sorry Hugh. You are now stronger 💪, ever. You r in my prayers 💕.live in the moment now.

[@nettynoodle8336]

Strong survivors 😘

[@iain075]

Came on the radio as I was driving home alone just today, hence coming here now. Of course I was bawling - I’m a father and my son is a happy boy, but how can this happen? We’ve got to be vigilant on behalf of those wee souls affected, no-one else is on their side. I’m very sorry for you Hugh, what you had to endure. Absolutely heartbreaking.

[@MrEkolocation]

When I was younger and still learning english, I thought this was a happy song. Well..the track is upbeat and real catchy. So yeah, that was my first memory of this song. 😯😯😯

[@laurawallace8153]

Yeshua had my hand the whole way!!!!!!

[@Jaded1221]

time flies so fast. This seems just like yesterday. i cant believe Suzanne Vega is already 65 yo today.

[@ezequielmca4385]

Is she ALIVE?????

[@Jaded1221]

@@ezequielmca4385 heeyy.. yes shes still alive. Tho she looks older now.

[@yasuzy7519]

Let's listen to LUKA by YASUZY ! That must make you happy!

[@conniedeleon4568]

Still alive! Read about her sister Alyson--- an artist! An amazing bio.

[@FlashPoint345]

take me back to the 80s please. best of times

[@sanz8028]

I know right :)

[@Vivljo]

dgalindo37 early 00's were fine too.

[@cindytesto9614]

GoldenGlove209 Yes they were!

[@sandraribeiro7194]

GoldenGlove209

[@garydunn3037]

I would prefer to go back to the 70's and live that decade again. Suzanne isone year younger than me, and most of her songs were created in that decade.

[@songshineoriginalmusic]

To whomever this song frees from the shackles of child abuse, I feel your pain, you are not alone.

[@derlinclaire1778]

God bless,and free all children.

[@plopidrahtis7023]

abusers should be sentenced for life

[@earnestinedhjc]

I love this this song, as I am a survivor of child abuse, foster care and bullying. I'm almost 60 now and the scars are still like raw open wounds. If there is anyone out there that can help me connect to this artist, I would absolutely appreciate it. Please have her contact me at [e-mail] and once confirmed it's her, I have a every unique proposal for her. Thank you to anyone who can help me. I will gladly compensate you.

[@hansgrueber8169]

@@plopidrahtis7023 The sentence for abused is life with no lack of memory.

[@lasgosteiner826]

I am a teacher and I have one of my students going through a lot of shit because of bullies. I am gonna fight for her no matter what. Thank you Suzanne.

[@barbieeatsurfaceat3am645]

i wish i had you as a teacher

[@Burt472]

Good job....Thanks from Italy

[@luise8698]

@@Burt472 Please do it

[@cgcporsiempre5330]

You’re one of a kind!

[@alexm7627]

How are you?

[@ricardoaugustodocarmo4161]

Fui criança/adolescente na década de 80/90 e tenho muito orgulho, pois naquela época tínhamos músicas de verdade e não essas porcarias de hj. Que décadas boas que só o KZbin pode nos lembrar. Curtiu!? Deixe o seu like aí.

[@codrynmatteo732]

❤

[@Joao-yg6ni]

esta de parabens pelo seu excelente gosto

[@AMadbutterFN]

Muy cierto❤

[@alexlogsec.acc.1225]

She was so beautiful in her hat and coat. I love this song. I hear it again and again. Great thanks from Russia.

[@leculdechien]

With Love from holland.

[@Lumberjack__Dan]

This is still one of the most heart breaking songs of all time.

[@bmc5075]

And runaway train

[@travisd8069]

This song gets me every time!

[@stuarth540]

Should be one of the songs that is played on domestic abuse awareness

[@Winona493]

@@bmc5075 Yesyesyes!!!!! I am shocked!!!

[@adambrown2647]

Runaway Train

[@williamwilson6499]

“I guess I’d like to be alone…nothing broken, nothing thrown.” Felt that way for so long…still do at 63.

[@rach2895]

Are you OK? 💚🙏

[@gmandersonjr]

My father use to abuse my 3 sisters & I terribly. I was the oldest so I took most of those beatings b/c I was a boy that tried to protect them. I guess that why I ran away to the army to be a combat medic then a dietician. Some people are broken and can't be fixed but at least I didn't turn out like him. I'm not even mad anymore but the scars inside never heal.

[@rach2895]

@@gmandersonjr sending love, mine haven't healed either but I'm hoping one day. I've managed to forgive but it's taken nearly half a century ... lol. There are so many of us it's mind blowing

[@gmandersonjr]

@@rach2895 I rarely think about it. I think getting shot in head in the army was less traumatic than the abuse. At least I knew why the Iraqis tried to kill me. In weird way the abuse prepared me for my recovery from the TBI. I don't hate my dad, I feel sorry for him b/c I have very little to do w/ him just like my 3 sisters.

[@rach2895]

@@gmandersonjr it made me stronger too. Thoughts are with you

[@tuanvanthai]

Still listening to this one in July 2024. Anyone else?

[@PaulStringini]

Yes.

[@juliapage7507]

Yes

[@jamesfoley4832]

July 2024..;

[@adrianriches456]

Yep..👌

[@RichardWarland]

July 2024 too!

[@nathanas64]

I don’t think it would be an exaggeration to call this song a masterpiece. Beautiful music, powerful lyrics on a very sad and complex societal problem. The combination of both almost put you in Luka’s shoes. Suzanne Vega is one of my favorites

[@tonychavez1733]

May I suggest the musician KNULP ... She does a wonderful version of this important song...

[@lorikolosowsky7995]

This song is outstanding!

[@carlesserra]

Absolutely agree

[@Peterhistoryman69]

It's always makes me melancholic beautifull and it hits you

[@andyj4182]

The story of how this song is written is also on you tube.

[@musik_non_stop]

she was hot, confident, genius. This album is INCREDIBLE. I was so glad to be there when it landed

[@brandonmoore7497]

@musik_non_stop Suzanne Vega Luka is my number one favorite song 0:39

[@Dwayndibb]

@@brandonmoore7497 underrated song and artist

[@brandonmoore7497]

@@Dwayndibb indeed

[@steveperkins9244]

Couldn't agree more ❤

[@chrissy138]

Hot? Was that really necessarily? 😂 I'm not denying her physical beauty but that's irrelevant right here. Let's learn to appreciate women's work without bringing her looks

[@scottrobbins6216]

I am a father of 4 boys. Love your children with all your heart. They need it, the return is priceless

[@deftone1]

Scott Robbins That makes me happy and sad at the same time. Good on ya for being there mate

[@scottrobbins6216]

Deftone 303 it doesn’t come without a price my friend make no mistake. But I wouldn’t change it unless I had a do over then I would try even harder. Cheers !

[@joelvoss1226]

And it means one won't be alone when old. If anyone wants to be alone when old then just fail to love your children.

[@scottrobbins6216]

SickKent it’s OK friend two are grown men now they made their mistakes growing but they are doing good. Oh by the way for my love and time spent I get to be their hero for life not bad in my opinion. The other two are younger I’m working on that hero thing ............ check back in about ten years.

[@marvinsilverman4394]

@@scottrobbins6216 good for you!! but in the world there are millions of families dysfunctional or with problems

[@MichaelHendrix7]

I hope a day is coming when children will no longer have to suffer anymore.🙏🙏🙏

[@JosephCollins-mk5ro]

Michael I have spoken to young Irish Women who are brainwashed into believing that Only Hetro Men abuse Children! Irish people are not Stupid but a lot of them are Brainwashed unfortunately. I am a heterosexual 62 year old Man. I hate child abuse.

[@sandraherrera6832]

😢😢😢

[@Lars211]

Need a tissue?

[@JosephCollins-mk5ro]

@@Lars211 what kind of question is that….you think Child Abuse is Funny?

[@sasat.zlatanovic4627]

One of the best songs of all time.

[@mariaordonez695]

👍👍

[@timothykaczmarek5871]

@@mariaordonez695 and so sad

[@krypticunlimited6925]

this, 20 Mins by Lil Uzi, and Aint It Fun by Paramore are songs that embody absolute perfection

[@dzoniveverig4253]

Tako je Sale

[@JustusPaul1]

@@krypticunlimited6925 youre laughable lol, maybe listen to something with talent in it

[@stefanoperoni6059]

I believe that somewhere in the world, there are still people who feel the same deep and sincere emotions that I feel when I listen to this song.

[@chrismitsos6817]

Ofcourse there are You just have to take a closer look sometimes

[@MegaThefuture]

Of course, since 2012 when i first heard it, it still speaks to my soul for better or for worse...

[@chadjcrase]

Boy I really hope so!

[@thailakhampo]

yes

[@funkster2050]

👌

[@JavSherKA]

I heard it before I understood English and yet, the inflections in her voice, the melody and her tone conveyed something dark, something poignant, and of course, pain. Music transcends language. I was 10 back then. Still hits me today in my forties, and now that I understand English, even more so. Timeless

[@abeth217]

wow. You write sooo beautifully for someone who is a non-native writer of English. Incredible.

[@goskaduchnik]

😍

[@alg11297]

She sings in a monotone. Inflections in her voice?

[@johncrowley544]

English but infectious english sounds a dam sight better tha American steeyotypical voice

[@giovannigino3675]

I totally agree with you. Bravo from Italy.

[@Robin_Hood054]

*0* *%* *nudity* *.* *0* *%* *thrashtalk* *.* *0* *%* *autotune* *.* *100* *%* *Suzanne* *Vega* *.*

[@CharlesNewkirk-lb6uh]

Thay are good!

[@bazsuperbi]

Ya, i heard that

[@bazsuperbi]

🎉

[@andreitarkovsky3214]

omg shut up you incel

[@patgerein5225]

You know it ! Taylor Swift Trash music bro

[@junnojunno1771]

January 2021 and still as relevant and important as in the 80’s. A gem 💎!!!

[@irisheyzgrl24murphy92]

I thought this song came out in the 90s. Or atleast I didn't hear it until maybe mid 90s or so.

[@tomasdemo8598]

Ok

[@dannytse8767]

Still relevant....which makes it more sad.

[@jessicagruber6023]

Biden says mask on, dont worry

[@junnojunno1771]

@@jessicagruber6023 ....o.....k

[@smoozerish]

As someone who was beaten and punched by my mother constantly as a a child, this one hits a raw nerve. Love to all those who suffered child abuse growing up and still bear the scars.

[@juruguayo344]

😥😥😥😥

[@ATomRileyA]

Sending hugs back, sorry you had to go through that also.

[@timorthelame1]

Right back at you.

[@geraldaird9390]

I am so sorry that you suffered bullying from any person, I was lucky my mom and dad were loving. Child abuse is the one thing I detest because it stifles development. This is why Luka is so important to me. XxXxX

[@theresakerlin3505]

I never associated this song w child abuse.

[@Duke03766]

OK all you mid 40's-50 people, if you could go back in time to relive the 80's, BUT you would lose 15 to 20 years of your life, would you it??? The 80's were a unique and amazing decade. The music! The parties! The dances! The friends (many of which you still have 30 years later). Even the movies (ET, The Breakfast Club, Fast Times At Ridgemont High. Dirty Dancing ("Nobody puts Baby in the corner!")!! Now that you know that the worst that can happen to you is to be grounded for a week or two, would you have done more than you did the first time?? I gotta say YES to both questions. Many of us want to get back to the big hair, the leg warmers, and the jean jackets! The 80's were the last decade that, as a kid, we could stay out until dark, safely go into neighbors houses, and there was no reason to get out of bed if you fell asleep and forgot to lock the front door. We didn't have XBox or Wees, or cell phones. If we had a day of technological gaming, it was playing Frogger, Space Invaders, or Pong! We were totally happy playing hide and seek or Cowboys and Indians (I'm part Native American, though being an Indian never bothered me) and we never heard of being PC. We made complex tunnels in the snow banks, used ropes to swing 5 or 6 kids at a time 20 to 40 feet in the air (and we all lived when we fell off!), and fed marshmallows to raccoons from the back door steps (that ended when most of the Northeastern Raccoons were killed off when the rabies scare hit) . Some of us with a lot of patience even taught chipmunks to eat nuts out of our hands or on our shoulders. Life was easier, and a hell of a lot more fun than any kid has today. Why? Because we were safe. Children could wander the neighborhood, ride our bikes along roadsides, and enjoy running through connected yards sometimes until 9 or 9:30! To put it simply, we were safe. Everyone knew everyone but maybe it was because we could go OUTSIDE (and we preferred it that way)!

[@BobBerardjr772]

Thank u Jason!! Bravo

[@franchico7015]

Here in my country is the same you said, the music became a junk.

[@hernancueto9084]

Jason... you let me speechless... here in my country was and is the same, and a shame... maybe we, that enjoy those years were the last to know that happiness and peace could be togheter... nonedays we must choice one of them...thanks for your words!

[@BobRooney290]

yes absolutely, but only once. i would slap my young self for being an idiot, beat the living bloody shit out of my idiot parents for making life extremely fucking hard and painful, and give my young self tips to avoid future danger and gain a lot of wealth. the rest would be an enigma. i would disappear into thin air as my horrid past would not longer exist.

[@jusgonmad1000]

I am in the late 20's and I would love to experience your time without loosing 15 years off-course !!

[@2035JO]

The closing instrumental just rolls up the sadness of the lyrics so beautifully.

[@DaddyHardTears]

This makes me want to cry for all the kids that deserve a better life but won't have it... All those who are hurt and scared when they shouldn't have to be. I pray that someday they'll be loved and cared for how they should be. All of us, regardless if it was two days ago or two decades.

[@dannycaine1565]

Amen and so be it.

[@tamaramacukat7356]

Daddy heard my cries

[@Umipumi]

Kids? I thought this was a song about women abuse and a woman in love with a violent man.

[@kimscioloro]

I agree, there is NOTHING more heartbreaking than child abuse as that is where every problem in the universe begins.

[@pstviou]

As a chils abused it talk so deeply to me after so many times.

[@ferdburfle7106]

This song is a masterpiece. It always gives me chills. The arrangement and the quality of the tracks is really over the top. One of the best songs ever.

[@caryllunsfprd7475]

It is

[@Hequinne99]

Thanks

[@desirebunisard8623]

I agree, one of the 80's best songs

[@armandoreyna9228]

Top Notch

[@bille77]

It is.

[@Robin_Hood054]

*This* *song* *is* *a* *actually* *timeless* *masterpiece* *.*

[@danielaclaus327]

you're right.

[@GhostbustersPhone8489]

@@danielaclaus327 I was searching for "VENUS" because I wanted to hear the original singer/band play the song. I thought it was from the 80's with 3 women way back in time, 35-40 yrs ago. I thought that Bananarama were the original singers of "VENUS." However, I was wrong. The woman singing this song was even better and much more vintage.

[@lionkingas]

Yes indeed. ;)

[@peterm6927]

It absolutely is 💔💚

[@mrwolsy3696]

Its quite a beautiful song.

[@chariblomquist]

Prince was so impressed with this song he sent her a note. She brought note out after his death.He went through abuse

[@marjoriehague4388]

So true, you don't argue anymore, only lose a little of your soul.

[@siborgproductions2422]

Yikes I never knew that

[@b8IIin]

where did you hear that he was abused? that doesn't sound entirely true

[@chariblomquist]

@@b8IIin He admitted it. ALSO on movie his was wife beater Come on

[@MusicnMovieFan725]

@@chariblomquist Prince's ex-wife Mayte called bullshit on Sinead O'Connor after he died for saying he abused women. So..... Also, use grammar check or something before spouting shit.

[@koken2372]

As a victim and survivor of parental narcissistic abuse this song hits hard and means so much at the same time

[@spiderman0863]

🙏

[@corinnehansen4316]

I feel your pain

[@davidrussell4104]

Sure sorry. We saw a16year old murder victim by the road several years ago. Had been killed by mother’s boyfriend. Probably some molestation involved too. A lot of that was front page news then.

[@Chewbacca112012]

Now that I've learned English I understand this song. Great music.

[@Rockstar45161]

hoda guad gmocht da bua goi

[@trovao1da2alvorada]

But sometimes, it's hard to understand what is the real message from the songs.

[@momentum748]

It's about children being abused.

[@lancaster72680]

I thought the song is about hookers prostitutes escorts and call girls

[@bjrnasmundvaa8974]

kyle lang you are hot

[@_oOo_EisenSchwein_oOo_]

I grew up in a perfect little family. My parents adopted me when I was a small baby and took care of me in the best way possible. When I listened to this song for the first time while being able to understand the lyrics ( I am not a native english speaker ) , it hits me hard, because the way Suzanne Vega created this song I was able to really understand that not everyone had a childhood like I had. And it terrified me, that, in an other timeline, this could have happened to me too. I've been a lifelong fan of Suzanne Vega since then...

[@tinasandoval7587]

❤

[@taralepine4977]

I was a freshman in High School when this came out. Time does fly by. STILL listening 34 years later.

[@Joey.Alvarado]

Me too. Love this song 1987. Great year in Music!!

[@kappajbi]

@@Joey.Alvarado Yes, Guns n Roses and Inxs !!

[@Perfect2257]

:(

[@jamesspence5801]

@@Perfect2257 do you love what's up.always gay. People ask for help,blink it was there ,tom of finland. James of oil city.is it Nobel to be who you are.my parents were cool, draft board. Me, dont touch my kid,president.

[@ts214121]

I was 11 and remember watching this music video on a small 4:3 television on MTV or VH1.

[@4422michael]

I never knew the lyrics to this song before now. I can't even explain how touching this song is to me now.

[@leokimvideo]

Such a sad song, it's timeless in it's storytelling of children being abused at home.

[@hyperspeedyXX]

was one of them , , (been there done that, , , & still having problems) @ age 54 ??? disturbed for life???

[@brookeecklund5203]

I’m pretty sure it’s about domestic violence

[@wilsonsanchez9306]

2022

[@redjohn201]

@@brookeecklund5203 Its probably both but mainly the singer is reciting her conversation with a child, Luka.

[@karenbrizzie8696]

@@wilsonsanchez9306 yes 2022

[@JairoCandidoEnkidu]

This song hits too close to home. I was a Luka when I was a kid. Man, my dad broke me in so many ways I can't even tear up about anymore. I beg you, folks, to never hit your children. You'll loose more than just your kid's trust.

[@thomashamilton8125]

Powerful. I wanna comment But can’t... Stay safe.

[@smmanoha]

None of my business, but your dad was way way more broken than you. Does not excuse him but may be gives you perspective.

[@easidealz2722]

same here...dont ever hit ur kids...ended up been screwed up in the head..till today...i have a family but i am never complete...u cant undo childhood...but remember every tomorow is another chance to make life better..

[@yanis4585]

Sorry 😞 to read that.. hope you are ok now

[@walangchahangyelingden8252]

Things are gonna get easier.

[@NeuroticNightmares07]

This song made me feel less alone as a kid. I grew up with domestic violence. I was happy someone was talking about it from our perspective. Music is sometimes a savior.

[@AD-yv6gt]

@Tamara -IsukiKane- Me too amd ironically my brothers name is luka and we lived on second floor i overcame that, forgave my parents bc they had much worse childhood than us so if you look at the reallity they made much better home and life then they had and considering here in balkans its normal to phisically punish kids well... My brother is still bitter about it.. But this song is great but its very wrong to listen to it constantly this type of songs will allways make you feel bad...

[@gmandersonjr]

We survived it, the pain remains...

[@gmandersonjr]

We know to not be like them...

[@MrWierchawsky]

What a pretty breathtaking girl my Beauty ?

[@taniarodrigues7084]

❤

[@phill.2924]

Her voice in the backing track during the verse and in the guitar gives the song real texture and beauty.

[@bertie_magoo]

2024.....who's still listening to this classic. Always reach out and talk if you can.

[@creedcreed4156]

Memories

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m listening to Suzanne Vega Luka late February 2024

[@MegaSimplysimon]

Sure am.

[@HelloTree-d8d]

Me

[@Askii1robotics]

Always

[@toniremer1594]

This song hit too close to home, because as I was growing up, my sister and myself were severely abused by a male family member. He had this "rule" that if anyone weighed over 100 lbs, they could get hit like a man; I weighed 105 lbs. I'd go to school with "goose eggs" on my head, huge bruising on the back of my legs and back, split lips, bloody noses, and I'd tell people -- if they asked -- that I fell down the stairs, or I fell hit my head, or ran into the door. The first time I heard this, my best friend made me listen to it. I began crying, and she knew immediately what was going on with me. I begged her not to tell anyone, because I didn't want to get beaten that night ( I was anyway, because of something that my sister had done). For 9 years, almost every single day, I was beaten. IF I hear a child cry and them begging whomever to stop, you better believe that I phone the police. I also ask for an ambulance to come as well. I did save a little Boy, about 6 or 7, and his effing "mother" (I'm using that term very loosely here) had beaten him so bad that his poor little face was twice its size, 2 black eyes, and he looked like he hadn't eaten in weeks. The police did arrest the woman, and I'm even having a hard time calling her that. People, if you hear ANY abuse going on, call the police immediately! Please! Don't think that someone else will do it, because they're thinking that same exact thing.

[@uzmaahmed.catmoon]

👍

[@greenink9645]

Im terribly sorry for what u been, nobody in this world should feel that, may you find peace and forgivness and give instead love to others. Im your brother and love you.

[@sfrenato]

The fact that you talk about it and have a solution for similar cases means that you broke the chain that possibly came from very long ago. You are a great person and made a giant step towards making the world a better place

[@williamcrowe2576]

Problem is people fear retaliation. "Snitches get stitches" and all that.

[@tprince73]

You’ll make an amazing parent because of your experiences ❤️

[@metinseven188]

This is a masterpiece and is never outdated, especially its lyrics. Thank you Suzanne for this gem.

[@Robin_Hood054]

*Who's* *Listening* *in* *2024* *?* *.*

[@AryanDiablo]

🙋‍♂️

[@abjudge1]

I still am

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m listening to Suzanne Vega Luka mid May 2024 0:19

[@jreality9875]

Has Luka doncic heard this?

[@AryanDiablo]

@@jreality9875 He lives on the 2nd floor

[@douglasfernandes9969]

One of the most beautiful songs of the 80s, an unforgettable classic.

[@gregorybraciska7881]

Yes never forget this song too good!!

[@PDCVGMH]

I get goosebumps every time I listen to this and was never even close to be beaten/abbused. To all of you out there that have suffered this and get the chance to read these lines and were able to overcome and "break the curse", I send you my most sincere respects.

[@Lex12102007]

Thank you. I broke the curse by treating my son the complete opposite to how i was treated, he has been brought up with only love xx

[@oppressednolonger1497]

thank you

[@mike-rayner-videos]

this song never ages!... perhaps cuz wat she sings about still happens

[@Mercmad]

And follows of a prophet who encourages it .1.8 billion of them.

[@skytrix0661]

mike- rayner-videos RIP

[@gymnast2890]

It happens, & always has. The point is the adults that live around him know & don't call child services. Probably everyone in the world is guilty of this!

[@myke3332001]

And women ..

[@salatee1]

Actually this is more prevalent in white Christian evangelical Christian.

[@stephanieyvonne9436]

I remember liking this song when I was a little girl but I had no idea what it was really about back then. It really hits much harder as adult💔

[@TodayFreedom]

There aren’t words to describe what this song did for me as a kid in the 80s. I’m 45 now and…I love you for this. So many things I could say. But “thank you” are words enough. Thank you.

[@brandonmoore7497]

@TodayFreedom Suzanne Vega Luka is one of my favorite song 1:03

[@BersGamer]

Totally love that song. Thanks Suzanne for this.

[@daniloalcantara7315]

Madre mía bers que haces aquí compañero

[@AsclepiusHoe]

Ancient comment

[@gadeaaawn]

Beeeeeerssssss que haces aquiiii

[@elrencarnado3106]

La cancion tiene mi nombre XD

[@ezequielmartinez194]

Vine por una tarea de inglés y acá te encuentro xD.

[@lisasteel3332]

This song breaks my heart. As a parent I can't understand how anyone could hurt a child.

[@chriswesterfield2042]

It's a matter of psychology and math. 1 to 2 percent of people in the world are psychopathic monsters. A much larger group is plain stupid. So. This is the subject group that you don't understand could exist. Humans are by far the sickest creatures on earth.

[@linalicious415]

Me neither...I'm a mom and abuse,kidnapping & SA survivor so I know what lurks in our world or right next door. It's terrifying as a parent especially. Children are innocent.

[@brucehuddleston9563]

A truly haunting melody. The lyrics are heartbreaking.

[@elizabethshilliday]

It was written for a child Safety charity I believe

[@benellis9665]

How many Luka's suffer in silence? A beautiful, brave and heartbreaking song!

[@jeanmarienadal7268]

Ben E: Fact.True and honest lines.Thank You, at least you do listen the message instead of hearing it.2020.And yes, the lyrics hurt because it is a daily battle.

[@lukeliparota6518]

My real name is Luca I suffered in silence

[@lexxx89]

I know someone named leaky eye luka. Even though he robs people near the airport sometimes, he died because of this guy named Giorno Giovanna. It was so sad

[@vazu8479]

@@lexxx89 Can we stop invading comment sections with our obnoxious references? Or can we at least be a bit more subtle with the references?

[@goldenhydreigon4727]

@@vazu8479 *DAGA KOTOWARU!*

[@metal_slug7729]

This song is timeless.

[@michaelbrewder6498]

Yes

[@missingmochigumanofficial]

A statement by Suzanne Vega in a 1987 Swedish TV special regarding the song: "A few years ago, I used to see this group of children playing in front of my building, and there was one of them, whose name was Luka, who seemed a little bit distinctive from the other children. I always remembered his name, and I always remembered his face, and I didn't know much about him, but he just seemed set apart from these other children that I would see playing. And his character is what I based the song Luka on. In the song, the boy Luka is an abused child-in real life I don't think he was. I think he was just different." So yeah... Luka is a boy yo.

[@ehlimanaelmamuslija3321]

+missingmochiguman In Balkans, especially in Croatia, Luka is a typical male name.

[@SekaiNoYume20]

+blitz k. In France too ! I think we can't imagine a girl called Luka, that's weird ! ^^

[@missingmochigumanofficial]

Sasox What video was that? :)

[@MrMortull]

+missingmochiguman Thank you for the information, I always thought this one was about marital abuse. Shows what I know, huh? XD

[@lulus8122]

+SekaiNoYume20 Hello I'm German and I'm female and my name is Luka :D

[@susanwalters7937]

Listening to this in 2022; still as powerful today as when it was originally released; it makes me cry. Thank you, Suzanne. I was not physically abused, but emotionally abused leaves the same scars. I know my Mom did the very best she could do, raising me on her own, and I love her very dearly, but I could've done without that abuse.

[@kennethramilo6853]

i just heard it on the car radio while i was driving home then wondering what was the title of the song cause i love the voice then when i got home i searched on youtube "room is second floor lyrics" then this came out lol i was happy i got the song

[@rach2895]

💗🫂💚🙏

[@ge2623]

Emotional scars are different than physical scars. Not better, not worse but they are different.

[@susanwalters7937]

@@ge2623 True

[@David-qv5um]

i disagree ill take the physical scares over the emotional scares any day. the only problem with that is the only way to get emotional scares,are through the physical scares. the emotional scares are a byproduct of the physical acares.its like evil iceing on the cake.the emotional scares crop up and linger long after the physical scares are gone...i dont want this pain and even if you talk it out and hear a heartfelt sorry from the scar giver the pain still dosent go away WTF... 40 YEARS AGEO.and it hurts more now than it ever did.wish i knew what i was gonna ng through makes no sense to my logical mind,and my heart dosent understand....

[@patgratman]

30 years ago this song helped me leave an abusive life! 30 years of happiness!!!

[@marcelobenitezabc]

good for you! blesisngs..

[@直江狀]

Me too. I am lucky i left the shit hell family. I am happy even though i am doing the low-paid job

[@eddiecaplan1908]

@@直江狀 do not worry, it will get better in time

[@直江狀]

Eddie Caplan thanks

[@ratter531]

Good for you, you left them. All the best to you.

[@Toolman999999]

Prince wrote to Suzanne Vega, it says a lot of the greatness of the song "Luka is the most compelling piece of music I've heard in a long time. There are no words 2 tell you all the things I feel when I hear it. I thank God 4 u."

[@arlettecanales9392]

Puma 🎶💜🎶

[@allisongorham9861]

A legend commenting on such a powerful song...

[@johnsummers9660]

This does not surprise me. Prince was well known for reaching out to lesser known musicians and giving them not just encouragement but respect and professional admiration. Prince was one of those musicians that if he suggested a band to you, it meant they were probably better than most crap you'd hear. It's easy to see why he expressed respect and professional admiration for Suzanne Vega. To me Vega is Kate Bush level talent. It's sad more people don't see her that way.

[@wingsofsteel3246]

Fake news.

[@Calimbandil87]

Nope. Literally just a google away on billboard with photoevidence. Sounds like Prince. The man loved to promote what he found good.

[@triquivijate]

I was moved to tears over this song back in 1987...I was 17...... And it still packs a punch even now, sometimes even moreso.

[@dougs7367]

As a victim of childhood abuse myself this and "Runaway Train" always bring a tear to my eye

[@PPA-vl3cu]

The song Dear Mr. Jesus is another song about child abuse.

[@peterm6927]

This is a straight up masterpiece… this should be in the top 50 greatest songs off all time…. Every aspect is perfect… and Suzanne’s voice is beautiful

[@marcioalmeida3955]

When this music was world success, I had only thirteen years old, I was living a difficult moment , the loss of my dad , for this reason it stirs with my spirit since always !!!

[@sssh.]

my dad just past away and yes its the most beautiful song to think and really makes me sad but cant help myself

[@marcioalmeida3955]

Search all force , in the most deep your being , and you'll go see how you can help yourself !!! Can seem hard, but if you try , will go get because nothing is impossible in this life !!! Have trust in you .

[@lancaster72680]

Can you gay it up anymore pal

[@mvanilla77]

sorry for your loss. you're strong for being able to go through something like that at such a young age. God bless you and your dad in Heaven.

[@HerrinSchadenfreude]

kyle lang OMG lol you're such a shit!

[@davidjoubert8018]

There is a terrible beauty to this song and her voice is the perfect medium to carry it. Still as heart wrenching as the first time I heard it many years ago.

[@meimaytube]

Suzanne Vega - Luka Great Song..!!!

[@joycey5429]

很棒~喜歡!

[@meimaytube]

戲遊人生 每次我聽這首歌...我都想起那些被虐待的兒童..!!😞

[@meimaytube]

Joyce Y 對呀！o(≧v≦)o~~好棒👍 但這歌令我很sad 😞

[@joycey5429]

可以問?~為何?

[@meimaytube]

Joyce Y 這歌的歌詞。。。😞

[@invista4134]

The golden days of great music and lyrics. She tells a haunting story.

[@malpete]

Indeed , singing this lovely song as young teen but never knew the true meaning or story til recently

[@invista4134]

@@malpete I'll tell you as a 56 year old man, that I was disciplined as a child and grew up admirably well. It was just discipline for the stupid things I did. That gave me a sense of respect for the elders and talking well to another person, and in all a great lesson in life. I know nowadays, it can be a fine line, as there are psychopaths, and pedophiles etc., but back in the day, that was how we got to be the persons with respect and goodwill to everybody we met, otherwise we would have our asses whupped. We need to get that back in the curriculum. Children are just crazy nowadays with the "child services" threat, for nothing at all most of the times, as they don't wanna do their chores.

[@dethaddr]

I oftentimes wonder if Miss Vega all those years ago actually understood what a profound effect she was about to have on the entire world by releasing this. Even today in 2023, still has the same effect as when I first heard it. Physical pain heals, but the emotional scars truly do last forever. It's nice to be reminded of what made you become you sometimes, even if it strips you to your bare naked soul.

[@skadess2107]

"the emotional scars truly do last forever" Sad, but true.

[@jonty1954]

Suzanne knee exactly what she was writing and as an abused kid from England in the 1950s I am grateful that she was bringing out this practice and making it known. Personally thanks SV love you ❤❤

[@sylvialawrence4431]

Your words remind me of a poem I once composed: How deep they are So we soothe them with laughter And bandage them with smiles But every now and then They ooze with painful remembrance And time must treat them once again Those ugly scars of youth.

[@tinasandoval7587]

@@sylvialawrence4431Beautiful ❤

[@hadassah179]

Jesus came to heal the scars and generational curses of those long after he was crucified, died and conquered death so we all could be born again. All we have to do is ask and receive Him as Lord and Savior. He renews the rest. ❤✝

[@Robin_Hood054]

*0* *%* *nudity* *.* *0* *%* *violence* *.* *0* *%* *vulgarity* *.* 💯 *%* *talent* *.*

[@CUniverse]

So, you know that one song you heard when you were younger and liked it because of the beat, but when you get older, and actually hear the lyrics, it...feels different? Yeah, that's me listening to this now.

[@melrosefreak]

Yes! I used to like this song when it came out. I was 4 and thought it was catchy and would go around singing it. Listening to the lyrics and realizing what it is about as an adult..WOW

[@Risk82]

Totally me. English is not my native language since i am from Germany. I never paid Attention to the Lyrics since this is "Just some Song in the Radio" for me. Some days ago i heard it in the Radio at Work and for the First Time ever i listen to the Lyrics. Just wow!

[@russrandolph]

I remember this song from my middle school years and Its nothing like I remember it. I remember it being a funny quirky song... its not that at all. The message went right over my head. Probably because I fortunately had no experience or awareness of the message.

[@nathanloney8997]

So true! Like many of the Midnight Oil songs.

[@kevinmarmartinez9267]

Me too. Back in the 90s I always jive on this song. Not knowing, that this song is also about me. Growing as battered child. I certainly understand every lyrics on it. It is really hard growing up and these things will affect you in latter part of your life. Having diagnosed with Major depression and General anxiety disorder. It is so hard. To all parents out there. Don't physically abused or mentally abused your kids they will still carry it on when they grow.

[@cheshirehomebrew]

I saw this lady at the Manchester Apollo in 1986 I think. Brilliant performance and it's frightening the way time flies. 2018,anyone checking in? Cheers and enjoy.

[@adamsimmons631]

Cheshire Homebrew and I was 9 when this song was originally released. It has stood the test of time. It is one of the best songs ever written 😍

[@feebeedoc78]

I was also young - 8 I think. Auckland Town Hall with my Dad. Timeless song.

[@dannyramos9813]

Checking in Chesire Homebrew..

[@dannyramos9813]

Chesire Homebrew I'm checking in bro.

[@scottyboy3337]

2018, back in agde France where I saw her live two years ago. Timeless

[@phoebepeek]

Just uploaded my cover of this song - I still cannot believe Suzanne favourited the link on Twitter - I was hoping to do it justice and I got ARTIST'S approval! Absolutely thrilled. One of the best songs ever written, I think.

[@rogerjewell2924]

COOL!

[@tejedalopez8844]

Good for you!! Don't have the Honour to know this lady, but she seems an educated, integrating and intelligent person God bless both of you Greetings from México!

[@ClayDragon44]

Awesome!

[@puschmannn]

Real instruments, a real voice and no Autotune. Everything was better.

[@user-jt5vm3mi1w]

people were breathing in asbestos dust

[@Maite-95]

I have a great influence from my brother who is 25 years older than me.

[@puschmannn]

@@user-jt5vm3mi1whaha that's right my friend, but of course the music was meant 😉 greetings from austria 🇦🇹

[@user-jt5vm3mi1w]

@@puschmannn

[@woodenmonster]

Dear Suzanne, your song Luka has been in my head since the first time I heard it, it stuck to me all these years so I named my firstborn son Luca, born 6 Feb 2022. This song will be with me for the rest of my life. Love from South Africa.

[@brandonmoore7497]

@Woodenmonster Awesome

[@wolfdad1512]

I think this is true of all of us. Such truth.

[@tonychavez1733]

May I suggest the musician KNULP... she does a wonderful version of this song...

[@futbolera427]

I have 7 yr old twins. My 1 is named Lucá. I just showed him this song. He is named after his 4th great grandfather...but I've liked this song since it came out.

[@AD-yv6gt]

@nice my brothers names luka(luca) we lived on the 2nd floor FOR REAL and yea we did gett beat up a lot but we were wild but i forgave my parents. my brother still didnt, but they had much tougher childhood and still a common thing here in balkans, and personaly and have nothing against smacking across the head😁not beatings or slaps but a light smack its ok...

[@JedSentMe]

I was 18 in 1987 and a metalhead and I loved this song so much. You don't get the props you obviously deserve, Ms. Vega.

[@ToniGarcia-gs1dr]

quero isso pra mim amigos

[@ktwashere5637]

this song is a stone cold classic. People think the 80s was just Duran Duran and Madonna but there was so much much more.

[@AlfredoJacome]

I WAS ONLY 7 . . .

[@nigelgoliath2839]

Prince loved it so much,he wrote her a note.praising her and the song plus he gave her a standing ovation at the '88 Grammy ceremony after she performed it

[@kloppskalli]

well deserved praise and ovations ... I wonder how much control she had over the production of the song or how much this is also the work of a producer @@nigelgoliath2839

[@havefaith1620]

This was my childhood song... Some things never heal. You just do your best.

[@daddybeagleaz907]

Believe me, I know. From a hellish childhood.

[@rmar67]

You're not alone, Miss.

[@17crowman]

best answer

[@17crowman]

@@daddybeagleaz907 we can help

[@daddybeagleaz907]

@@17crowman thanks bro, I appreciate it

[@youtuberpg24]

Alguém mais escutando essa maravilha em 22/08/2024? AMO!!

[@benignopuenteflorez9743]

yo desde La Bañeza, el 11.09.2024

[@TheFakeyCakeMaker]

My mother was abusive and I really connected with Luka. I remember her losing her temper with me because I'd lost my slippers, I was five, anyway she found them and threw them at me and they hit me straight in the eye. She was so scared and made me rehearse some bull's hit story to tell my teacher at school...she wouldn't let me leave until it was word perfect and stood over me while I told the teacher. It was the first time I thought to myself: She knows this is wrong. This song gave me a lot of hope.

[@flamingowen]

yea, that sounds awful. I was abused too. no one gave a shit. teacher saw bruises and didn't say anything. people are shit. my life turned out awful. i'm not saying that's why but it sure didn't help

[@TheFakeyCakeMaker]

Nan Bollinger Of course that's a big factor but always remember you can't change the past but if you start now you can change your future, don't carry on her work for her, rise and shine. Strength and love to you xx

[@TheFakeyCakeMaker]

Mr Jon Rotten What does that even mean? It did happen, filing it under "things I've overcome" would be more accurate Bizarre comment.

[@TheFakeyCakeMaker]

Mr Jon Rotten What didn't happen?

[@werearethedreamteam3724]

Who wasnt abused "me too" by my dad or atleast half my life..So there is nothing new with society aint worth a lick..lol

[@LeandroArteagaVega]

There's comething about the way she sings it that make me feel the pain of the story

[@weston407]

comething

[@anizioalvez8518]

top demais

[@reddir]

A get a sense of hopelessness. Not sure why, maybe something about how she ends each line on a down sense. "Swallowing your words", or maybe....anyway,

[@Struckgold]

She inhabits the ghost in the song.

[@WorksopGimp]

That would be a singers job, she does it very well

[@blacky93able]

This song is an anthem in the fight against domestic child abuse Thank you Suzanne.

[@tonychavez1733]

May I suggest the musician KNULP ... She does a wonderful version of this important song .....

[@blacky93able]

@@tonychavez1733 Coool!!!

[@tonychavez1733]

@@blacky93able Thanks Liberto, yeah please subscribe to her and check out her other songs... she's got some talent...

[@John-gj9db]

Thank you.❤

[@blacky93able]

@@John-gj9db You're welcome!!!

[@quackquack498]

'Solitude Standing,' possibly my favourite album of all time.

[@777Jerry]

This was on the radio a lot when I was 18. I often teared up when it came on, which embarrassed me. Although haunting and sad, it's musically catchy and lyrically thought-provoking - touching a deep nerve in those of us who had a far from perfect childhood.

[@luv24real]

Yes, it's haunting and beautiful at the same time.

[@giorgiogouldberg3742]

Same here