Luka
Suzanne Vega Lyrics
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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
I think it's 'cause 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
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
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
And they only hit until you cry
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
The song “Luka” by Suzanne Vega tells the story of a young child named Luka who lives on the second floor of an apartment building. Despite Luka's attempts to hide his difficulties, the lyrics suggest that he is the victim of domestic abuse. Luka speaks to the listener directly, telling them that if they hear any noises or disturbance, they ought not to ask him any questions. He implicitly hints that he lives in constant fear of violence. Luka also implies that he is being hurt intentionally, and he has stopped asking why, but rather resigned to accept his fate.
Throughout the song, Luka's reasons for keeping to himself are explained. He possibly has been abused so often that he has just given up on asking for any help. The lyrics "they only hit until you cry, after that you don't ask why, you just don't argue anymore" describes how Luka has resorted to silence and submission, hoping, in his own way, to avoid getting hurt. His isolation and sense of loneliness are reflected in his attempts to push people away by telling them not to ask him how he is.
In summary, the song Luka talks about the theme of child abuse, how it destroys the lives of young children, and their attempts to subdue their fears in order to maintain normalcy. It portrays the emotional distress and trauma of the victims of child abuse and the need for society to help and support such victims.
Line by Line Meaning
My name is Luka
Hi, my name is Luka.
I live on the second floor
I live on the second floor of our apartment building.
I live upstairs from you
I live just above your apartment.
Yes, I think you've seen me before
I think you might have seen me around.
If you hear something late at night
If you hear any noise coming from my apartment at night.
Some kind of trouble, some kind of fight
It might sound like I am having some issue or confrontation.
Just don't ask me what it was
Please, don't ask me about it.
Just don't ask me what it was
Please, don't inquire about it.
Just don't ask me what it was
Please, leave it at that.
I think it's 'cause I'm clumsy
I think it's happening because I am not very coordinated.
I try not to talk too loud
I try to keep my voice down as much as I can.
Maybe it's because I'm crazy
Maybe it's because there's something off with my mental state.
I try not to act too proud
I try not to show any pride in myself.
They only hit until you cry
When you are being abused, the abuser will stop only after they break you emotionally.
After that you don't ask why
You don't feel the need to question their intentions after they break you down.
You just don't argue anymore
You lose the will to argue and start accepting whatever comes your way.
You just don't argue anymore
You stop arguing altogether.
You just don't argue anymore
You give up trying to argue your case.
Yes, I think I'm okay
Yes, I'm fine.
Walked into the door again
I walked into the door again accidentally.
If you ask, that's what I'll say
If you ask if I am okay, I will say I am fine.
And it's not your business anyway
It's not really your concern.
I guess I'd like to be alone
I want some privacy right now.
With nothing broken, nothing thrown
I would like to be alone and not encounter any accidents or conflicts.
Just don't ask me how I am
Please, don't ask me how I'm doing or feeling.
Just don't ask me how I am
I'm not in the mood to talk about my feelings or state of being.
Just don't ask me how I am
I'd rather not be asked how I am doing right now.
My name is Luka
Again, hi, my name is Luka.
I live on the second floor
Just reiterating where I live.
I live upstairs from you
Also reminding you that I live above you.
Yes, I think you've seen me before
Once again, I think you might have seen me around.
If you hear something late at night
Once again, if you hear any noise coming from my apartment at night.
Some kind of trouble, some kind of fight
Just repeating that it might sound like I am having some issue or confrontation.
Just don't ask me what it was
And, again, please don't ask me about it.
Just don't ask me what it was
Try not to bring it up again.
Just don't ask me what it was
Let's just leave it at that.
And they only hit until you cry
Once again, explaining how abuse works.
After that you don't ask why
After the abuser has broken you down, you don't feel like questioning the situation anymore.
You just don't argue anymore
You stop arguing altogether.
You just don't argue anymore
You just give up trying to argue your case.
You just don't argue anymore
You stop challenging the abuser altogether.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Suzanne Vega
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@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.
@BersGamer
Totally love that song. Thanks Suzanne for this. <3
@daniloalcantara7315
Madre mía bers que haces aquí compañero
@caramel155
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.
@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.