Mona Lisa
Lord Luther 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.
Lord Luther's song "Mona Lisa" is a heartfelt query into the mind and soul of the enigmatic and elusive painting by Leonardo da Vinci. In the first verse, the singer ponders the reason why people have given a name to this painting, and why it resembles a lady with a mysterious smile. He wonders if the reason behind naming the painting after a woman is due to the fact that the painting itself looks lonely or mournful. The phrase "that Mona Lisa strangeness in your smile" implies that there is something in the painting that sparks mystery, and that people try to assign meaning to it - whether it's happiness or sadness.
In the second verse, the singer asks what the smile is meant for. Is it to tempt a lover, or is it meant to hide a broken heart? He then brings up the idea that many people have dreams of talking to Mona Lisa or being near her, but they don't come to fruition. These dreams are just brought to her doorstep and never come to be. The final question the singer poses is whether Mona Lisa is a real, warm person or simply a cold, lonely piece of artwork, as well as a stunningly beautiful one.
Overall, Lord Luther's song "Mona Lisa" delves into the constant curiosity that people have with the artwork, the woman within the painting, and the artist behind it. The questions the singer asks are deep and thought-provoking, making us think about the painting in a different way, even though it has already become a cultural icon.
Line by Line Meaning
Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa men have named you
The singer is addressing the famous portrait of Mona Lisa and acknowledging how the world knows her by this name.
You're so like the lady with the mystic smile
The singer remarks on Mona Lisa's enigmatic smile, which is often compared to that of a mysterious woman.
Is it only cause you're lonely they have blamed you
The singer questions whether the reason behind Mona Lisa's expression is simply attributed to her solitude, for which she is criticized.
For that Mona Lisa strangeness in your smile
The artist identifies the unusual quality in Mona Lisa's smile that has captured the attention of so many people.
Do you smile to tempt a lover Mona Lisa?
The artist wonders if Mona Lisa's smile is intended to allure a romantic interest.
Or is this your way to hide a broken heart?
The singer speculates whether Mona Lisa's smile is a façade to conceal emotional pain.
Many dreams have been brought to your doorstep
The singer acknowledges the long-standing fascination with the Mona Lisa and how her image has been the subject of many dreams and desires.
They just lie there, and they die there
The artist emphasizes the futility of these dreams, as they will never be realized in the presence of the motionless painting.
Are you warm, are you real Mona Lisa?
The artist continues to question the true nature of Mona Lisa's persona, wondering if she is warm and genuine like a living person.
Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art.
The artist concludes by wondering if Mona Lisa is nothing more than an aesthetically pleasing but emotionally distant painting.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ray Evans, Jay Livingston
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jayde O
If this man was eligible for presidency I'd vote for him.
Brian Brewster
2:31. "You know what, for now on, climate meetings shouldn't be in a comfy conference room. They should be held on a melting glacier. That's where is shouild be. Get these people some motivation. You'll figure that sh*t out." Brilliant!
Maryan 028
I agree!
J A Keller
What surprises me is Trevor's statement that the Mona Lisa was finished. Da Vinci never finished the painting, even though he was already paid for it. He hauled it around with him for the rest of his life, making tweaks. Frankly, it wouldn't surprise me if there WERE a second one, given Da Vinci's perfectionist attitude. He probably thought, "This still isn't right. Let's try it again."
Ashley Burbank
Kalevi Urpilainen without the ability to see the painting up close you can't judge technique as a matter of fact it just looks like one has aged more than the other or been exposed to more elements. That being said I am by no means saying it is the same painter. As a matter of fact I think I would be more interested to hear that it was a different artist who just happened to be from the same era and pick the same or similar focal point. perhaps this type of person was considered an ideal beauty and they just look very similar. they did have a way of trying to make faces look somewhat the same back then regardless of how the original person looked. Not entirely but to a point. it would be a lovely treat to get to see them up close and compare paint Strokes!!
Maicon Berté
the timing is weird
Obr Kenobi
Yea I love his quote "Art is never finished, only abandoned"
StreetRacer-Sam
Kalevi Urpilainen Your comment makes it sound like you personally know Leonardo and understand his art style the most or the best, whichever it is.
VicckyElizabeth
Filter Mona Lisa. No filter Mona Lisa.
Mads Horn
If anyone has access to an old science fiction book "The Cosmic Kaleidoscope" by Bob Shaw, now is the time to read the short story "The Giaconda caper" ;-)