Mona Lisa
Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole 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 style
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 door step
They just lie there and they die there
Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art
[Interlude]
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 door step
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 Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole is a ballad that delves deep into the mystery that surrounds the smile of the famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci. The song explores the idea of loneliness and the facade one puts up to hide their pain. The lyrics question whether Mona Lisa's smile is an attempt to lure a lover or a way to hide her broken heart. The song also touches upon the many people who have come to her doorstep with their dreams, only to leave them there and let them die. Is Mona Lisa a real person or just a cold and lonely work of art?
Through these lyrics, Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole bring the subject of the painting to life and humanize Mona Lisa by portraying her as a woman who is misunderstood and yearning for connection. The song's melody is slow and melancholic, emphasizing the sadness and loneliness that the lyrics evoke. The interlude in the middle of the song is a beautiful instrumental that enhances the emotional depth of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa men have named you
Men have given you the name Mona Lisa
You're so like the lady with the mystic smile
Your smile resembles that of the mysterious lady
Is it only cause you're lonely they have blamed you
Have they accused you of being strange because of your loneliness?
For that Mona Lisa strangeness in your style
Your style has a unique quality that people associate with you
Do you smile to tempt a lover Mona Lisa
Do you use your smile to entice a lover?
Or is this your way to hide a broken heart
Or do you smile to hide the pain of a broken heart?
Many dreams have been brought to your door step
Many people have brought their dreams to you
They just lie there and they die there
But those dreams go unfulfilled and eventually fade away
Are you warm? Are you real Mona Lisa?
Are you warm and genuine, Mona Lisa?
Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art
Or are you just a beautiful, but emotionally distant piece of art?
Do you smile to tempt a lover Mona Lisa
Do you use your smile to entice a lover?
Or is this your way to hide a broken heart
Or do you smile to hide the pain of a broken heart?
Many dreams have been brought to your door step
Many people have brought their dreams to you
They just lie there and they die there
But those dreams go unfulfilled and eventually fade away
Are you warm? Are you real Mona Lisa?
Are you warm and genuine, Mona Lisa?
Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art
Or are you just a beautiful, but emotionally distant piece of art?
[Interlude]
(the song transition)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Ray Evans, Jay Livingston
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
thestoryofemma
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?
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?
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
Mirena Cruz
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?
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?
<instrumental interlude>
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
Risma Febby
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?
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?
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
BIX SINGS the music of life
Working on a replica version of this fine arrangement with a fine guitarist only. This song deserves to be sung more, and Nat and Natalie own it. Such a gorgeous tune, and her voice is so perfect on this! Love it.
Izell
Did you ever finish it?
CreepyPasta1598
She makes me tear up with the sound of her voice, such beauty you rarely hear now.
Nio
her voice literally makes me wanna cry! shes perfection
maria jose de cicco
Eu amo essa voz, pena que ela não está mais entre nós, mais uma estrela a brilhar no céu..😪😪😪😪
Mika Savage
loved this as a teen. still one of my favorite songs to sing & listen to! ! love her 💗
judy1620
this lady natalie,has class,beauty and moxy,she a singer of great voices,she carries it from her heart,and makes and lets you hear the true meaning of the song.
thestoryofemma
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?
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?
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
Michael Kipler
What a beautiful rendition!
shadapakap
Such a lovely voice!