Lyric discussion by AreAitch 

Cover art for Luka lyrics by Suzanne Vega

“There was abuse in my family,” said Vega. “I am actually Luka.”

From a 2021 interview https://www.njarts.net/suzanne-vega-takes-her-new-york-songs-and-stories-on-the-road/

Such a craftily written song, followed up by a clever story to conceal the truth that she couldn't reveal until many decades later.

Congratulations to BillieJoe2, the only person out of 41 comments (and many replies), to get this right.

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