So here I am at 61, remembering when this album came out and I sang these lyrics as I walked to class. Oh, youth is definitely wasted on the young.

She's speaks as beautifully as she sings. I love this!!

I don't know if this is just because this song is so 80's or because it's a reflection of my youth. But it still gives me goosebumps so many years after hearing it first (I was 19 in '86). Looking around me, I see young, intelligent, full of life people in their twenties still in the complete spirit of this song. Struggling radiantly with life. Hungering for beauty, love, understanding. And then I see people my age "knowing it all by now", having lost so much of that charm of youth, of open eyes, open hands, of willingness to discover things you haven't run into yet. They "know". This song still reflects the way I live my life: not knowing shit but discovering, discovering, discovering how great and flawed I am at the same time , and all people around me the same. Wisdom comes from realising: we don't know _shit_ and that means we can discover and be passionate about our discoveries. Even Marlena on the wall doesn't now shit, she just recognises a fellow not-knower, and she's just one step ahead in the game of knowing that not-knowing is where everything is at. Marlena's smile isn't "I see through you", it's: "yup, I've been there, still no clue, but one day you'll see too that having a clue is worthless in the next situation. So better don't have any clues.". This song is how many of us pass our youth until we get to a certain age and we start priding ourselves on our life experience. That's the moment when the sparks in our eyes start fading. The only thing I gained from getting older is seeing so much clearly how so many young people have truth and wisdom in them so much more then so many older people, because they still enjoy trying, discovering and learning. A few exceptions amongst us old people. Suzanne Vega being one. Age is not just a number. It's also a fight against complacency. But it's worth fighting it in your own way. Marlena supports you from the wall.

One of the best songs ever, it has stood the the test of time 35 years later. Thanks Suzanne.

The studio version of this song, is one of the clearest and most succinct voices I think I have ever heard on a recording. Just beautiful, live or studio versions.

A curious friend back in '85 was surprised I'd never heard of Suzanne Vega and as a result gave to me the cassette of this first album. So grateful.

When I was 15, I loved this song so much I hung a poster of Marlene Dietrich on my wall.

I've always loved this song. ❤

I discovered Suzanne Vega at the age of 12-13 yrs old when I saw her playing a gig on TV and it was this song. I fell in love.

A rare and pure talent at their best. This is almost better than the album version.

I'm a metal,rock man,but Suzanne was music for my soul

I was at this gig. Fantastic performance in a fantastic venue. Everyone should experience a performance at the Royal Albert Hall at least once in their lives.

I've always loved the drums in this. Fits the song perfectly.

Suave voz y excelente canción,el sello inconfundible de Suzanne.

My all time fave song

Wonderful version, great intro, and smashing guitar fills and solo by Marc Shulman.

Great artist. Saw her once in New York City. Great concert

Remenicances ❤😊

First time hearing this and w love it ! Amazing how she switches between narration, being the character and commenting on the situation so clearly. Great performance, amazing writing.

One word to describe Brilliant

BELLISSIMA!!!!!

I was 16 when this was shown on tv late one night in England. I was enchanted, was in love with her and with her music from that point on

Timeless, a true classic !

Brilliant song!

Utterly fantastic. Wish I’d seen her live. Superb song , very original.

Beautiful Performance!

Fantastic

she was so adorable

I saw her last week ago in the Netherlands and i loved it so much! She looks great!

I never have heard this song before. Thank You!

Wonderful. Nothing else needs to be said.

Lovely....this song meant [back in the day] and means so much to me still.Many thanks for posting.x

I was there too! What an incredible concert, happy memories :)

She is lovely & sharp.

What a sexy speaking voice. This is my late mom’s jam. Love this song. Miss you mom.

I was thinking wasn't it Marlene Dietrich poster on her bedroom wall.

love. takes me back to 87

Haunting song so original🎼

Amazing!!

And 35 years just disappeared 🙏🏻

What a great band...

Such a pure looking woman and a great singer.

I have the complete concert from 1986 at the Royal Albert Hall, London. And it showcases Suzanne at the height of her career. I have been a fan of hers since those early years back in the late 80's. I really love her early stuff, not too keen on some of her later techno based tracks. Having said that, her acoustic stuff is wonderful, I love her "Up Close" four disc collection, in which she has stripped some of her best work right back to her basic acoustic roots. Its ultimate chill out music for me.

Lubię tę piosenkę!

Ah, perfectly constructed solo there from Marc. Brilliant songwriting.

I saw her performing in Tel Aviv,Israel and she was wonderful,although there was only her and one awesome base player

Brilliant

Hermosa! Da ganas de llevarla a casa!

fab song...... always have been ...

Good song 👌😉

Она была в Минске!

I was there too :)

steve hackett solo in this ...?...would be savage..

looks like Rick Moranis is playing lead guitar!

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Excellent...I question though; very seriously the intent of the purple lighting, it's origins and it's group. The best advice...'When in doubt...'

3:16 honey i shrunk the kids!

0:45

only if I were like Marlena

Asmr музыка 😜

Rick Moranis on guitar??? 😁

If that is true? Why were you not playing both guitar and bass with her at TRAH London? She seems to be happy with them...ya think? d;o)

素晴らしい

She does a great job - but I'm afraid I much prefer the original guitar solo rather than the somewhat improvised version here.

That guitarist is a strange cat !

Suzanne is living in NYC in 1985/86, and I'm wondering how much influence hip hop phrasing has on this song? I guess she is rapping a bit?

She starts singing at 1: 45 to save you wasting nearly 2 minutes listening to her talking crap.

Mate look at them and tell me again they don't look like a couple of bellends.

She seems to have written this song for me to like it in the future, I wasn't paying attention at the time, but now... I just can't get enough of it.