Mona Lisa
Carroll Gibbons & Savoy Hotel Orpheans Lyrics
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You're so like the lady with the mystic smile
Is it only cause you're lonely they have blamed you
For that Mona Lisa strangeness in your smile
Do you smile to tempt a lover Mona Lisa?
Or is this your way to hide a broken heart?
Many dreams have been brought to your doorstep
They just lie there, and they die there
Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art.
Do you smile to tempt a lover Mona Lisa?
Or is this your way to hide a broken heart?
Many dreams have been brought to your doorstep
They just lie there, and they die there
Are you warm, are you real Mona Lisa?
Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art.
Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa.
The song "Mona Lisa" by Carroll Gibbons & Savoy Hotel Orpheans is a tribute to the famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci. The lyrics are an exploration into the enigmatic smile of the Mona Lisa and the mystery surrounding her identity. The first couplet, "Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa, men have named you. You're so like the lady with the mystic smile" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is captivated by the painting's beauty and wonders if the painting's subject is lonely because of her enigmatic smile.
The second couplet, "Is it only cause you're lonely they have blamed you for that Mona Lisa strangeness in your smile" suggests that people have misunderstood the subject of the painting, believing her to be strange because of her smile. The singer then asks if her smile is meant to tempt a lover or hide a broken heart.
The third couplet, "Many dreams have been brought to your doorstep. They just lie there, and they die there. Are you warm, are you real Mona Lisa? Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art," suggests that many admirers have approached the Mona Lisa, but she remains elusive and distant, leaving them with unfulfilled fantasies. The final line of the song, "Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa," serves as a refrain, underscoring the enduring fascination with this enigmatic painting.
Line by Line Meaning
Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa men have named you
You have been given the name Mona Lisa by men
You're so like the lady with the mystic smile
You resemble the woman with the enigmatic expression
Is it only cause you're lonely they have blamed you
Are they accusing you of being strange because you are alone?
For that Mona Lisa strangeness in your smile
Is that mysterious quality in your grin what they are referring to?
Do you smile to tempt a lover Mona Lisa?
Do you flash that smile to lure a suitor, Mona Lisa?
Or is this your way to hide a broken heart?
Are you using that smile to conceal a shattered heart?
Many dreams have been brought to your doorstep
A lot of hopes and aspirations have come to you
They just lie there, and they die there
But they remain unfulfilled and vanish
Are you warm, are you real Mona Lisa?
Are you passionate and genuine, Mona Lisa?
Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art.
Or are you simply a beautiful, distant masterpiece?
Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa.
Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa.
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Written by: Ray Evans, Jay Livingston
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