Lyrics of
Luka

Luka, written and performed by Suzanne Vega, is a song about child abuse, told from the perspective of a young boy named Luka who lives in the same building as the narrator. The song subtly addresses the pain and suffering caused by abuse, implying it takes place within Lukas home. It was a significant hit in the 1980s, sparking conversations on an important but often overlooked issue.

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 '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 you 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 OK
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
Nothing broken, nothing thrown
Just don't ask me how I am
Just don't ask me how I am
C D (hit it twice)

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
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