Kirti, you normally have such a happy face while doing these songs. And this song starts so nice musically, it was interesting watching your face as you realise this song is actually a nightmare. At one stage, it was like you were staring into space, trying to put the picture together in your head. Well done guys, a great reaction.
Good reaction to these songs. "Luka" is a classic insight into child abuse, as you both noted very well. "Keeping Awake" -- the music, which is lilting and flows so beautifully... in contrast to the lyrics. The key to the lyrics is the first verse, in which the singer reacts to someone calming people in the house while blue lights (police) are visible. Maybe a crime has been committed, etc. She thinks about the peaceful time under trees, blankets down, to come (tomorrow), but is frightened today in her bedroom upstairs, while helped by the calming, soothing voice of someone in the house. My interpretation for everyone's edification.
Hearing the tune as a teen I understood it but was somewhat desensitized to it having my own issues. Hearing Luka as an adult with a child, it brings a tear to the eye.
Me and my brothers grew up like this. I'm 53 now and still some what mentally and emotionally scarred by it. For a similar message listen to rush everyday glory or the song little girl which I think is by Tim McGraw. I had to see a shrink by orders of my school when I was 8 because I was anti social and fought a lot. The first thing I was asked was how were things at home and I lied and said it was ok because I was scared. If nothing was done by the state my dad would've killed me and I do mean that in the literal sense. It's hard for people especially kids to step out of an abusive relationship.
I cry for every man, woman, child in the world that is suffering horrific abuse of any kind It is our responsibility to protect those at risk the helpless, the week, the poor the defencless If we see anything, or hear anything that does not look or feel right REPORT IT TO THE APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY'S Dont rest until that report is followed through Shout out to all those that do
The song 'My Name is Luka' is about CHILD abuse. Suzanne is singing the song about a child (a little boy) who lives in the apartment above hers, and who is abused by his parents. Perhaps if you also watched the official music video, you might have gotten a clearer idea.
The sad truth is, children have always been far more at risk of harm from a parent or relative and/or a close family friend than a stranger. So now kids are kept in and watched constantly out of this stranger fear and it is a minimal risk at best. Society has gotten very strange.
Two people listening to the same song. Two totally different reactions - which is just how the song was received. One person happily moving to the melody, the other stopped in their tracks by the lyrics.
The boy was called luka, and he did live upstairs from her apartment... but the boy in question wasnt abused... she based the song about abuse on him...
Though it is story of a boy, I think overall it's a common thread of domestic abuse of children and adults alike. Very apt reaction to this powerful song.
It's a boy of about 12 years old relaying the lyrics. Yeah you only get that though when you see the video. I remember this song was in the top ten on a 15 hour trip down to Florida. Heard it a lot on the way down and back.
It is not her who is abused but the young boy "Luka" who lives upstairs from her. It is a beautiful song that speaks of a sad and serious thing that is child abuse. Ciao from Italy.
Very powerful song. You should react to Chuck Berry (You Never Can Tell, Sweet Little Sixteen), Boyz To Men (End of The Road) or That's what friends are for (Live version with Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder and Dionne Warwick).
A misuse of good music imo, i hate to see people dancing to this song. She has done it with just an acoustic and guitar and that is fine and thought provoking.
It's a child abuse story about a little boy. She received many kudos for bringing attention and awareness to the subject.
As a kid who had a rough childhood, always brings a tear to my eye.
Kirti, you normally have such a happy face while doing these songs. And this song starts so nice musically, it was interesting watching your face as you realise this song is actually a nightmare.
At one stage, it was like you were staring into space, trying to put the picture together in your head. Well done guys, a great reaction.
Love Suzanne Vega. I highly recommend Left Of Center, Small Blue Thing, Tom's Diner, Marlene On The Wall, Book Of Dreams.
Good reaction to these songs. "Luka" is a classic insight into child abuse, as you both noted very well. "Keeping Awake" -- the music, which is lilting and flows so beautifully... in contrast to the lyrics. The key to the lyrics is the first verse, in which the singer reacts to someone calming people in the house while blue lights (police) are visible. Maybe a crime has been committed, etc. She thinks about the peaceful time under trees, blankets down, to come (tomorrow), but is frightened today in her bedroom upstairs, while helped by the calming, soothing voice of someone in the house. My interpretation for everyone's edification.
great song with a Brilliant review. very insightful
Hearing the tune as a teen I understood it but was somewhat desensitized to it having my own issues. Hearing Luka as an adult with a child, it brings a tear to the eye.
Thanks for your second reaction song, too - The Innocence Mission is an amazing band.
Great songs about what is unseen or unknown from the outside 🏠 Great discussions Enoma as always, you get me thinking deeply about each song 🎶⛵✳️
such a sweet, sad song
Me and my brothers grew up like this. I'm 53 now and still some what mentally and emotionally scarred by it. For a similar message listen to rush everyday glory or the song little girl which I think is by Tim McGraw. I had to see a shrink by orders of my school when I was 8 because I was anti social and fought a lot. The first thing I was asked was how were things at home and I lied and said it was ok because I was scared. If nothing was done by the state my dad would've killed me and I do mean that in the literal sense. It's hard for people especially kids to step out of an abusive relationship.
I cry for every man, woman, child
in the world that is suffering horrific abuse of any kind
It is our responsibility to protect those at risk
the helpless, the week, the poor the defencless
If we see anything, or hear anything
that does not look or feel right REPORT IT TO THE APPROPRIATE AUTHORITY'S
Dont rest until that report is followed through
Shout out to all those that do
Im so happy that you really adress this abuse..💓
The song 'My Name is Luka' is about CHILD abuse. Suzanne is singing the song about a child (a little boy) who lives in the apartment above hers, and who is abused by his parents. Perhaps if you also watched the official music video, you might have gotten a clearer idea.
Originally she said this song was about a little boy she saw,but in 2021 she admitted the song was about her own abuse from her father
The sad truth is, children have always been far more at risk of harm from a parent or relative and/or a close family friend than a stranger. So now kids are kept in and watched constantly out of this stranger fear and it is a minimal risk at best. Society has gotten very strange.
So true. Sadly.
Two people listening to the same song. Two totally different reactions - which is just how the song was received. One person happily moving to the melody, the other stopped in their tracks by the lyrics.
such a beautiful song, about such a heart breaking situation :'(
I went through this growing up. My dad almost killed my brother one day.
You guys are great!
Luka is a Greek and Italian boys name. Related to Luke and Lucas, from the Biblical saint and gospel writer.
It's about child abuse of a young boy that use to live in her apartment building
The boy was called luka, and he did live upstairs from her apartment... but the boy in question wasnt abused... she based the song about abuse on him...
Though it is story of a boy, I think overall it's a common thread of domestic abuse of children and adults alike. Very apt reaction to this powerful song.
It's a boy of about 12 years old relaying the lyrics. Yeah you only get that though when you see the video. I remember this song was in the top ten on a 15 hour trip down to Florida. Heard it a lot on the way down and back.
It is not her who is abused but the young boy "Luka" who lives upstairs from her. It is a beautiful song that speaks of a sad and serious thing that is child abuse. Ciao from Italy.
Very powerful song. You should react to Chuck Berry (You Never Can Tell, Sweet Little Sixteen), Boyz To Men (End of The Road) or That's what friends are for (Live version with Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross, Stevie Wonder and Dionne Warwick).
I think it must be a boy, Luka is a boys name.
Kirti...your eyebrows went up everytime a lyric went sour ...child abuse is a problem but it really hits you when a name and face are put with it
A misuse of good music imo, i hate to see people dancing to this song. She has done it with just an acoustic and guitar and that is fine and thought provoking.
Jesus could you just be a little more cold and clinical