Mona Lisa
Greg and Junko MacDonald 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 Greg and Junko MacDonald speaks about the renowned painting of the same name by Leonardo da Vinci. The lyrics ask if the woman in the painting, Mona Lisa, is smiling to attract a lover or to hide a shattered heart. They also ponder whether she is a genuine person or simply an artwork with no warmth or life. The song reflects on the mystery and enigmatic beauty of the painting and how it captivates people.
The lyrics of "Mona Lisa" convey a poignant message about the human condition. The writers acknowledge that Mona Lisa's beauty is admired by many people, but they also explore the loneliness and isolation that often come with such fame. They ask whether Mona Lisa is genuinely happy or just putting on a façade, thus hinting that there is more to people than what meets the eye. The song taps into the fascination people have with the idea that there might be hidden depths inside a person or a piece of art.
Line by Line Meaning
Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa men have named you
Addressing the famous painting, it's been named Mona Lisa by men.
You're so like the lady with the mystic smile
The smile in the painting is similar to that of a mysterious lady.
Is it only cause you're lonely they have blamed you
People have attributed the painting's strangeness to Mona Lisa's loneliness.
For that Mona Lisa strangeness in your smile
The painting has a peculiar smile, which is the source of Mona Lisa's mysterious reputation.
Do you smile to tempt a lover Mona Lisa?
The painting's smile is interpreted as either an attempt to lure a lover or a disguise to hide Mona Lisa's heartbreak.
Or is this your way to hide a broken heart?
The painting's smile might be a façade to cover the pain from a broken heart.
Many dreams have been brought to your doorstep
The painting has inspired a lot of hopes and aspirations, but they all go unfulfilled.
They just lie there, and they die there
The dreams inspired by the painting go unfulfilled and eventually fade away.
Are you warm, are you real Mona Lisa?
The constantly debated topic about the painting is whether it portrays a warm, real person or just a beautiful, lonely work of art.
Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art.
Another interpretation people have about the painting is that it is merely a stunning, but lonely piece of art.
Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa.
Repeating the title of the song.
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