Mona lisa
Engelbert Humperdinck Lyrics


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Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa men have named you
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
Are you warm, are you real Mona Lisa?
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.

Overall Meaning

The song "A Time for Us" by Engelbert Humperdinck offers a poignant tribute to Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece "Mona Lisa". The lyrics depict "Mona Lisa" as a mysterious woman, reflecting her enigmatic smile and captivating beauty. The singer speaks to her directly, posing questions about her true nature and intentions. He wonders whether she smiles seductively to tempt a lover or uses it as a facade to hide her broken heart. He acknowledges that many people have come to her with dreams, but those dreams have gone unfulfilled, suggesting that Mona Lisa is a distant, unattainable figure.


The song ultimately asks whether Mona Lisa is warm and real or simply a cold and lonely work of art. This reflects the eternal mystery surrounding the painting of Mona Lisa, which has captivated and perplexed viewers for centuries. The song tries to capture the essence of Mona Lisa's enigmatic personality, depicting her as a fascinating and alluring woman, but ultimately one whose true nature remains elusive.


Line by Line Meaning

Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa men have named you
You are so famous that people have given you a name, Mona Lisa


You're so like the lady with the mystic smile
Your smile reminds people of the mysterious lady in that famous painting


Is it only cause you're lonely they have blamed you
Are people accusing you of being strange just because you are lonely?


For that Mona Lisa strangeness in your smile
People think there's something strange about your smile, like the one in the painting


Do you smile to tempt a lover Mona Lisa?
Do you smile to attract a lover, Mona Lisa?


Or is this your way to hide a broken heart?
Or are you smiling to hide the pain of a broken heart?


Many dreams have been brought to your doorstep
Many people have come to you with high hopes and aspirations


They just lie there, and they die there
Unfortunately, all those dreams were left unfulfilled and died without coming to fruition


Are you warm, are you real Mona Lisa?
Are you approachable and genuine, Mona Lisa?


Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art.
Or are you merely a beautiful but unfeeling work of art?




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Comments from YouTube:

Sue Cannon

Engelbert's spin on a classic turns it into a brand new song. Love it

Ner's World

What a lovely version of a timeless beautiful song.

Juan Martinez

One of the prettiest songs ever sung by Humperdinck... Love it!!!!

Gloria Hull

Mona Lisa is a beautiful song I love it in this wonderful beautiful voice is so fantastic, thank you Dear Engelbert, you're an amazing singer God 🙏 Bless you always Handsome love you.

Don Li

He does this Nat Cole song so calm and warm. Respectfully done

MAIYA ANGELOVA

Yes, this is our familiar beautiful,warm voice and as always a wonderful performance ! I like this this version of this great song and this performance the most !

Carlos Villalobos

Bella canción, un himno a esa misteriosa dama, real o solo una bella obra de arte

felixbautista

A different interpretation of a classic but surely a very lovely one .. thank you for the upload.

Maria Angeles Meseguer Pascual

Muy elegante interpretación genial como siempre

Jun Sumbillo

Legendary Song,Sang by a Legendary Singer.

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