Mona Lisa
Robert Hampton Lyrics

The lyrics of Robert Hampton's song Mona Lisa begin by addressing the iconic painting by Leonardo da Vinci, which portrays a woman with a mysterious smile. The singer muses about the loneliness that may have led to the creation of the painting and wonders if this has contributed to the perception of strangeness in the Mona Lisa's smile. The singer questions whether the smile is meant to entice a lover, or if it is a facade used to conceal a broken heart. The second verse repeats these questions and further explores the idea that many dreams have been brought to the Mona Lisa, but they are ultimately unfulfilled.

The lyrics provide an intriguing look at the concept of art as representation of life, and the ways in which art can be interpreted and misinterpreted. The Mona Lisa is widely considered to be a masterpiece of Renaissance art, and yet its subject remains enigmatic and open to interpretation. The song takes the perspective that the Mona Lisa's smile is a reflection of the artist's own experiences and emotions, and that this has led to a certain loneliness and isolation for the painting. The singer asks whether the Mona Lisa is a real person, or simply a work of art to be admired from afar.