Mona Lisa
Henry Mancini & The Mancini Pops Orchestra 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 Henry Mancini & The Mancini Pops Orchestra explores the enigmatic and captivating nature of the famous Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo Da Vinci. The lyrics suggest that the painting is not only a beautiful work of art but also a symbol of loneliness and unrequited love. The opening line, "Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa men have named you," is a tribute to the painting's universal recognition and admiration. The second line, "You're so like the lady with the mystic smile," refers to the painting's enigmatic and mysterious expression, which has captivated viewers for centuries.
The song then delves into the possible reasons behind Mona Lisa's smile. The line, "Is it only cause you're lonely they have blamed you," suggests that the painter may have portrayed a hint of sadness in her smile, which has been interpreted as a sign of loneliness. The song then questions whether her smile is an attempt to lure a potential lover or merely a way to conceal a broken heart. The lyrics cleverly marry the painting's visual artistry with the human emotion, making the song a poignant tribute to one of the greatest works of art ever created.
Line by Line Meaning
Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa men have named you
People have named you Mona Lisa, oh Mona Lisa.
You're so like the lady with the mystic smile
Your appearance is like the woman with the enigmatic smile.
Is it only cause you're lonely they have blamed you
People have blamed your strange expression on loneliness alone.
For that Mona Lisa strangeness in your smile
This is the reason for the oddness in your smile, Mona Lisa.
Do you smile to tempt a lover Mona Lisa?
Do you entice suitors through your smile, Mona Lisa?
Or is this your way to hide a broken heart?
Or do you use your smile as a means to mask inner pain?
Many dreams have been brought to your doorstep
Numerous aspirations have been brought to you.
They just lie there, and they die there
However, they remain unfulfilled and perish away.
Are you warm, are you real Mona Lisa?
Are you approachable, genuine Mona Lisa?
Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art.
Or are you merely a beautiful, isolated piece of art?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ray Evans, Jay Livingston
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