Mona Lisa
Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra 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 thereAre 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.
The lyrics of Mona Lisa by Nelson Riddle describe the famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci and delve into the mystery behind the enigmatic smile of the Mona Lisa. It begins with the observation that men have named her "Mona Lisa" and she is often compared to the lady with the mystic smile. The singer ponders if she appears strange because she is lonely, and if that is why she is blamed for the oddity in her smile. He wonders if her smile is an attempt to attract a lover or if it is just a facade to conceal her sadness and heartbreak. The singer also notes that many dreams have been brought to her doorstep, but they have all been left unfulfilled and died there. The song ends with the repetition of the title, Mona Lisa.
The song can be interpreted in different ways, but one of the main themes seems to be the question of whether external beauty really reflects an inner emotional state. Mona Lisa's smile is considered one of the most famous and mysterious in art history, and the song invites listeners to imagine what might be hidden behind that smile. The singer also questions whether Mona Lisa is truly warm and real or just a cold and lonely work of art. In a way, the song is not only an homage to the painting but also a commentary on the way art can evoke complex emotions and spark the imagination of viewers.
Line by Line Meaning
Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa men have named you
You, Mona Lisa, are known by men as Mona Lisa.
You're so like the lady with the mystic smile
Your appearance bears a striking resemblance to the mysterious woman with an enigmatic smile.
Is it only cause you're lonely they have blamed you
The strange quality of your smile is attributed to your loneliness by some.
For that Mona Lisa strangeness in your smile
The enigmatic quality of your smile that sparks so much intrigue.
Do you smile to tempt a lover Mona Lisa?
Might your smile be an attempt to attract suitors, Mona Lisa?
Or is this your way to hide a broken heart?
Or is the real reason for your enigmatic smile a broken heart you're trying to mask?
Many dreams have been brought to your doorstep
Countless admirers have come to you with hopes and dreams.
They just lie there, and they die there
These dreams are never realized and ultimately fade into obscurity.
Are you warm, are you real Mona Lisa?
Do you possess warmth and realness, or are you just a detached and solitary masterpiece?
Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art.
Or are you simply a beautiful, yet desolate painting?
Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa.
Mona Lisa, a conclusion to this introspective piece.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ray Evans, Jay Livingston
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