Mona Lisa
Michael Feinstein 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
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
, Men have Named You: The Mona Lisa painting by Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most famous and enigmatic works of art in history. In this song, Michael Feinstein explores the mystery behind the woman in the portrait, questioning why men have given her a name and what her true nature might be. He acknowledges her resemblance to "the lady with the mystic smile," a reference to the Mona Lisa's elusive and captivating expression.
Is it Only 'Cause You're Lonely They Have Blamed You?: The lyrics suggest that the Mona Lisa's enigmatic gaze may be the result of loneliness and heartbreak. Feinstein wonders if the reason for her smile is to tempt a lover, or if it's a facade to hide her pain. He also alludes to the many dreams that have been brought to her doorstep, only to "lie there and die there," implying that she is unable to engage with the world around her. The overall feel of the song is one of melancholy, as the Mona Lisa's beauty is tinged with sadness and isolation.
Line by Line Meaning
Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa, men have named you
You're a woman named Mona Lisa and many people know you because of the famous painting of you.
You're so like the lady with the mystic smile
Your smile is mysterious like the smile of a lady who resembles you.
Is it only 'cause you're lonely they have blamed you?
Do people criticize you for your 'strange' smile simply because they assume you are lonely?
For that Mona Lisa strangeness in your smile?
Do people find your smile to be strange in the famous painting of you?
Do you smile to tempt a lover, Mona Lisa?
Is your smile a way to seduce a love interest, Mona Lisa?
Or is this your way to hide a broken heart?
Is your smile to cover up the pain of a heartbreak you've experienced?
Many dreams have been brought to your doorstep
Many people have been inspired by your famous portrait.
They just lie there and they die there
However, many of these people's dreams go unfulfilled.
Are you warm, are you real, Mona Lisa?
Are you a human with emotions and warmth behind the famous image of you?
Or just a cold and lonely lovely work of art?
Or are you just a beautiful but lifeless work of art with no real emotions behind the painting?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Ray Evans, Jay Livingston
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