Mona Lisa
Nat Cole King 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
, one of the most iconic songs of Nat King Cole's career, delves into the enigma of the famous painting of Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci. The song poses a series of questions to Mona Lisa, wondering why she has such an elusive and mysterious smile. The first verse asks if it's simply because she is lonely that people attribute this strangeness to her expression, or if there's something deeper behind it. The second verse then probes further, asking if her smile is a means to seduce a lover or a way to mask her sadness and heartbreak.
The lyrics of the song encapsulate the romanticism of Mona Lisa's iconic image, depicting her as a desirable yet unknowable figure. The song is heartfelt and nostalgic, and the smooth, velvety voice of Nat King Cole uplifts the melody and lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa, men have named you
You, Mona Lisa, have been given your name by men.
You're so like the lady with the mystic smile
You bear a strong resemblance to the lady with a mysterious smile.
Is it only 'cause you're lonely they have blamed you?
Is the reason people accuse you of being strange and distant just because you're lonely?
For that Mona Lisa strangeness in your smile?
Is the enigmatic quality in your smile what makes people think of you as the Mona Lisa?
Do you smile to tempt a lover, Mona Lisa?
Do you smile as a way to seduce a lover, Mona Lisa?
Or is this your way to hide a broken heart?
Perhaps your smile is a veiled attempt to conceal the pain of a broken heart?
Many dreams have been brought to your doorstep
Countless fantasies have been brought to your doorstep.
They just lie there and they die there
But they only fade away and never become a reality.
Are you warm, are you real, Mona Lisa?
Are you a genuine and warm being, Mona Lisa?
Or just a cold and lonely lovely work of art?
Or are you simply a beautiful but isolated work of art?
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Written by: Ray Evans, Jay Livingston
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