LISTENING"Luka" is a song recorded by Suzanne Vega. This page provides information about the song and links to the lyrics and the official video.
Level
Beginner and intermediate students.
Facts about the song
- Song:
Luka
- Album:
Solitude Standing- Date of release:
1987- Genre:
Alternative rock- Length of the song:
3 minutes and 48 seconds.- Writer:
Susan Vega
Interesting information about the song
This song was one of the earliest to deal with child abuse and domestic violence. One critic said,
"the 'happy' music is a metaphorical denial, making this seem beautiful and serene while discussing something terrible and devastating. It is a wonderful use of tune as a metaphor for how many abuse victims also deny their abuse, and is a profound classic."
The video
The lyrics
Language points
The song includes many interesting language points:
Eexpressions that may be useful to students:
- 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
Source: Wikipedia
