Mona Lisa
Ralph Flanagan And 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 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.
The song "Mona Lisa" by Ralph Flanagan and His Orchestra is an ode to the famous painting of the same name by Leonardo da Vinci. The lyrics address the enigmatic and captivating smile of the woman depicted and question whether it is a means of tempting potential lovers or a mask to hide a broken heart.
The first verse asserts that men have named the subject of the painting "Mona Lisa" and liken her to another "lady with the mystic smile." The singer wonders if her perceived melancholy is due to loneliness, causing her beauty to be described as strange or mysterious. They ask if her elusive smile is an invitation or a facade for covering up inner turmoil. In the second verse, the lyrics ponder the many dreams that have been brought to the Mona Lisa and subsequently died at her doorstep, implying that she is unattainable, either due to her inaccessibility or her emotional unavailability. The final line of the song repeats her name, emphasizing her iconic status.
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
You resemble the woman with the enigmatic smile
Is it only cause you're lonely they have blamed you
Are they blaming you for your strangeness because you're alone?
For that Mona Lisa strangeness in your smile
Your smile's mysteriousness is what makes you Mona Lisa
Do you smile to tempt a lover Mona Lisa?
Are you using your smile to attract a lover, Mona Lisa?
Or is this your way to hide a broken heart?
Or is your mysterious smile a façade to hide a broken heart?
Many dreams have been brought to your doorstep
Many dreams have been inspired by you
They just lie there, and they die there
But these dreams don't come to fruition
Are you warm, are you real Mona Lisa?
Are you a warm and genuine human being, Mona Lisa?
Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art.
Or are you merely a beautiful but lonely piece of art?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Ray Evans, Jay Livingston
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