Mona Lisa
Johnny Burnette Lyrics


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Well, 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?

Well, is your 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?

Oh, is your smile to tempt a lover Mona Lisa,
Or is this your way to hide a broken heart?
Are you warm, are you real, Mona Lisa,
Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art?




Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art?
Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art?

Overall Meaning

The song "Mona Lisa" by Johnny Burnette beautifully captures the intrigue and mystery surrounding the famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci. The lyrics of the song portray the painting as a lonely and lost entity, with men having given it the name of Mona Lisa. The painting is said to be like the woman in the painting, with her enigmatic smile and mystery that continues to captivate people across generations.


The lyrics further suggest that the painting's smile is either an attempt to draw in a lover or a way of protecting a broken heart. The painting is a symbol of many dreams, some of which have been crushed on its doorstep. The question raised is whether the Mona Lisa is just a cold and lonely piece of art or if there is more to her than meets the eye.


The song is a poignant tribute to the Mona Lisa, a painting that is seen as one of the most valuable works of art in human history. It eloquently expresses the emotions that are attached to the painting and helps us see it in a new light. The lyrics portray the artwork as more than just a painting, as it reflects the very essence of human emotion, longing, and loneliness.




Line by Line Meaning

Well, Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa men have named you
The name Mona Lisa has been given to you by men.


You're so like the lady with the mystic smile.
Your appearance bears a striking resemblance to the woman with a mysterious smile.


Is it only ‘cause you're lonely they have blamed you
People attribute the oddness in your smile to your loneliness.


For that Mona Lisa strangeness in your smile?
Is that the reason why there is an unusual quality to your smile?


Well, is your smile to tempt a lover Mona Lisa,
Is that smile meant to attract suitors Mona Lisa,


Or is this your way to hide a broken heart?
Or is it an attempt to conceal heartbreak?


Many dreams have been brought to your doorstep.
Many people have come with dreams of their own.


They just lie there, and they die there.
But they go unfulfilled and die out.


Are you warm, are you real, Mona Lisa,
Are you a warm and authentic person, Mona Lisa,


Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art?
Or are you just a beautiful but isolated piece of art?


Oh, is your smile to tempt a lover Mona Lisa,
Is that smile meant to attract suitors Mona Lisa,


Or is this your way to hide a broken heart?
Or is it an attempt to conceal heartbreak?


Are you warm, are you real, Mona Lisa,
Are you a warm and authentic person, Mona Lisa,


Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art?
Or are you just a beautiful but isolated piece of art?


Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art?
Perhaps you are only ever a cold and lonely work of art.


Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art?
A stunning statue void of emotions, forever frozen in time?




Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ray Evans, Jay Livingston

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Comments from YouTube:

540rollerman

I like this song very much, thank you very much.

John Benn

WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From a mad keen 74yo Aussie fan.

VICTOR BALIT

I see that, just like me, you're a COUNTRY DISCOGRAPHY user.
But, as far as rock & roll versions of MONA LISA go, I prefer by
far Conway Twitty's!

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