Luka Lesson // Eros
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Introducing "Eros" - A Captivating Fusion of Poetry and Rap by Luka Lesson, with Music by James Humberstone.

Sydney, Australia - February 10, 2024

Luka Lesson, renowned poet and rapper, is set to release his highly anticipated new single, Eros. This groundbreaking track seamlessly blends the power of spoken word poetry with the infectious rhythms of rap, creating a unique and mesmerizing musical experience.

Inspired by the ancient Greek concept of Eros, the song delves into the complexities of love, desire, and human connection. Eros follows the passionate journey of two lovers named Pavlos and Sophia as they make love in Sophia's apartment, while a riot erupts in the streets of Athens city outside. Luka Lesson's thought-provoking lyrics vividly portray the intensity of their emotions and the juxtaposition of their intimate moments with the chaos of the world around them.

Eros is the first single from the upcoming concept album turned musical theatre show Agapi & Other Kinds of Love which is currently touring the country. Eros is in fact, the first ‘kind of love’ that is dealt with within the hybrid Hip-hop Theatre project, making it a fitting choice for the first single to be released to the public.

Adding to the allure of Eros, the music for the song was composed by James Humberstone, a talented composer from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Humberstone's expertise in creating captivating melodies and atmospheric soundscapes perfectly complements Luka Lesson's poetic storytelling, enhancing the overall impact of the song.

Furthermore, the release of Eros marks the first leg of the Australian Tour of Agapi & Other Kinds of Love by Luka Lesson. As an acclaimed poet and rapper, Luka Lesson has captivated audiences worldwide with his unique blend of spoken word and rap. This tour promises to be a captivating exploration of love in all its forms, showcasing Luka Lesson's exceptional talent and ability to connect with listeners on a profound level.

Listeners can expect a captivating sonic experience, as Eros features a dynamic combination of melodic beats, poetic verses, and Luka Lesson's signature lyrical prowess. The song's infectious rhythm, heartfelt delivery, and the evocative music by James Humberstone will undoubtedly resonate with fans of both poetry and rap.

Eros will be available for streaming and download on all major music platforms on February 24, 2024. Fans and music enthusiasts alike are encouraged to mark their calendars and prepare to embark on a poetic journey like no other.

AGAPI & OTHER KINDS OF LOVE // TOUR DATES

FEB 15 | HOTA | GOLD COAST | YUGAMBEH

FEB 29 & MARCH 1 | RIVERSIDE THEATRES | SYDNEY | EORA

MAY 10 | NEXUS ARTS VENUE | ADELAIDE | KAURNA

MAY 17 | ENGINE ROOM | BENDIGO | DJA DJA WURRUNG

MAY 24 | ATHENAEUM THEATRE | MELBOURNE | WURUNDJERI

AUG 11 | BYRON THEATRE | BYRON BAY | BUNDJALUNG

For more information about Luka Lesson, James Humberstone, and the upcoming release of Eros, please visit Luka Lesson's official website at www.lukalesson.com. Stay updated on the latest news and announcements by following Luka Lesson on social media platforms.

Instagram.com/lukalesson
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Media Contact for interviews and bookings:

Luka Lesson

Email: luka@thefutureancients.com

Phone: +61 421 888 127

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EROS // LYRICS

Τwo palms grow hot like steel to a flint
two hands touch
sparks start to glint
she opens the door
and leads him in
- he closes his eyes, lets the dream begin

Outside the sirens
call to the apartment
screaming in the gutters
winding in the darkness

An explosion hits three blocks away
and it hums
like a reverberating prayer
the city wakes up
calls the fire brigades
as he runs his hands through her hair

Their hearts start to burn
as they turn in their feelings
not thinking of the gas bottles
in the bottom of the building

Or flames catching the foundations
the water pipes growing hot
her bedroom will be ablaze
but for now - their eyes are locked
She’s on top
he’s on top
she’s on top

She peels off the last layer
double checks the door is locked

He holds her spine, as she breathes him in
he admires her lines and the desires they bring
their faces are exactly both grimaces and grins
- their souls start to crossover
from the limits of their
skins…

Level 1 catches fire
a window cracks
ice melts off the roof
and it drips like wax

They didn’t notice
when the floorboards shook
the first waves of smoke
or the falling books

Or the fire that flickered
because their eyes did the same
he spoke her name like a mantra
on his tongue was a flame

He opened up
forgot where he was
she closed her eyes
and got lost with the gods…

And outside another Molotov lands on the pavement
a cop car tries to make its way through the mazes
a kid in a tracksuit and full balaclava
holds his crutch to the police in their full riot armour

Bottles fly as she bites on his shoulder
her hair stuck with sweat
as his touch feels older
and known
like home
like a wayward soldier
returned after years
but knows how to hold her

She touched him
way better than he touches himself

Sex is a language
unwritten
but eternally felt

She whispers:
“You really are a poet
you speak without speaking”

He whispers:
“You really are a pilgrim, Sophia
you seek without seeking”

She grabs the nape of his neck
as their rhythm increases
their one breath
collapses the past

How beautiful
to fall in love together
as the world

f a l l s

a p a r t

They catch their breath
stare out the window
as the room fills with smoke

Though neither is suicidal
or thinks it’s a joke
they both thought of dying in that moment
- what a fucking great time to go.

He says: “It’s time to go”

They put back on their clothes
break out the window
climb down the outside fire escape
to the road

The steel balustrade is hot
but they hardly notice
the tear gas already
makes it hard to focus

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EROS // LYRICS

Τwo palms grow hot like steel to a flint two hands touch sparks start to glintshe opens the door and leads him in- he closes his eyes, lets the dream begin

Outside the sirenscall to the apartment screaming in the gutterswinding in the darkness

An explosion hits three blocks awayand it hums like a reverberating prayerthe city wakes up calls the fire brigades as he runs his hands through her hair Their hearts start to burnas they turn in their feelingsnot thinking of the gas bottlesin the bottom of the building

Or flames catching the foundationsthe water pipes growing hother bedroom will be ablazebut for now - their eyes are lockedShe’s on tophe’s on topshe’s on top

She peels off the last layerdouble checks the door is locked

He holds her spine, as she breathes him inhe admires her lines and the desires they bringtheir faces are exactly both grimaces and grins- their souls start to crossover from the limits of their skins…

Level 1 catches firea window cracksice melts off the roofand it drips like wax

They didn’t noticewhen the floorboards shookthe first waves of smokeor the falling books

Or the fire that flickeredbecause their eyes did the samehe spoke her name like a mantraon his tongue was a flame

He opened up forgot where he was she closed her eyesand got lost with the gods…

And outside another Molotov lands on the pavementa cop car tries to make its way through the mazes a kid in a tracksuit and full balaclavaholds his crutch to the police in their full riot armour

Bottles fly as she bites on his shoulderher hair stuck with sweat as his touch feels older and knownlike homelike a wayward soldierreturned after years but knows how to hold her

She touched himway better than he touches himself

Sex is a language unwrittenbut eternally felt She whispers: “You really are a poetyou speak without speaking”

He whispers: “You really are a pilgrim, Sophia you seek without seeking”

She grabs the nape of his neck as their rhythm increasestheir one breathcollapses the past How beautiful to fall in love togetheras the world