Let's just throw away the typical "put five cool people in a room and see w… Read Full Bio ↴Let's just throw away the typical "put five cool people in a room and see what happens" bio. Stars Down has fun, and brings a creative mixture of personalities and sound that serves as the impenetrable foundation of a great rock show.

The band's influences collectively range everywhere from Jeff Buckley to The Cure to Queen, however Stars Down's music is very fresh, very new, and very much their own. Layered with melodic harmonies, and a stellar (no pun intended) ability to grab the crowd by the balls, the Stars Down sound is emotive and tortured, yet inspiring and hopeful, and in the unforgettable soaring vocals of Lukas Rossi, the listener ultimately finds redemption.

The creation of Stars Down is the brainchild of Lukas Rossi (vocals, guitar) whose songwriting career has spanned a fruitful seventeen years (Cleavage, Rise Electric, Rock Star Supernova). Lukas Rossi, native of Toronto, Ontario now transplanted to Los Angeles, California, shares with his former Cleavage band mates the accolade of winning the Best Unsigned Band contest at NXNE in 2000. Since that time, Lukas has been involved in projects that have brought him major media attention, and has been very successful—and prolific—as a songwriter through his publishing deal with EMI Music Publishing. In addition, Lukas is carving for himself a lucrative career as a producer.

No stranger to the stage and television, Lukas performed live at the 2006 Gemini awards, appeared on (and won) the CBS television series Rock Star: Supernova (9 million viewers in the US, another 9 million worldwide), as well as appearing on Ellen, Regis & Kelly, The Jimmy Kimmel Show, Entertainment Tonight, and numerous appearances on ET Canada. Lukas has performed in arenas spanning the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Lukas Rossi and Stars Down are ready to bring their collective alternative rock talents--from heart-wrenching ballads to balls out rock n’ roll—to the hungry eyes and ears of music fans everywhere.

Mona Lisa
Stars Down Lyrics

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Your beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
Your my weakness
No you don't know, you don't know, you don't know you can steal this heart again
You can lie, sucide ain't no better than when you tease me (Oh here I go again)
See I'm dying
I'm just dying just to know that you need me
So do you need me?

If i could paint a picture of you
Think the only thing i'd do
Would be to start with perfection, stop this infection
My Mona Lisa is you.

I'm serious, serious, serious
I need an answer
Your devious, devious, devious
Take me down and take me home

You can lie, sucide ain't no better than when you tease me (oh here I go again)
See I'm dying
I'm just dying just to know that you need me
So do you need me?

If i could paint a picture of you
I think the only thing i'd do
Would be to start with perfection, stop this infection
My Mona Lisa is you.

If i could paint a picture of you
I think the only thing i would do
Would be to start with perfection, make no acceptions.
My Mona Lisa is you.

Now i know that
Now i know that
Now i know that theres a God, now that've i've seen you
Now i know that theres a God, now that've i've seen you
Now i know that theres a God, now that've i've seen you
I've seen you

If i could paint a picture of you
I think the only thing i'd do
Would be to start with perfection, stop this infection
My Mona Lisa is you

If i could paint a picture of you
I think the only thing i would do
Would be to start with perfection, make no acceptions.
My Mona Lisa is you.

Yeah
Oh Mona Lisa

Mona Lisa
Won't you please...

Overall Meaning

Stars Down's song Mona Lisa is a love song about being infatuated with someone and viewing them as a work of art, specifically the Mona Lisa. The lyrics express how the person's beauty is the singer's weakness, and they can't resist their charm. The singer feels like they are dying to know if the person needs them back, and the teasing is driving them crazy. Despite the pain, the singer is still in love and dedicated to their significant other. The song ends with the repetition of "If I could paint a picture of you, my Mona Lisa is you," emphasizing the singer's view of their partner as a priceless work of art.

The chorus of the song, "If I could paint a picture of you, I think the only thing I'd do would be to start with perfection, stop this infection; my Mona Lisa is you," showcases the metaphorical comparison between the subject of the song and the Mona Lisa, one of the most famous paintings in history. The Mona Lisa, painted by Leonardo da Vinci, is known for its iconic smile, enigmatic expression, and stunning beauty. This comparison highlights how the object of the singer's affection is not only beautiful but also mysterious and captivating.

Overall, "Mona Lisa" is a powerful love song that highlights the beauty and wonder of falling in love. It also showcases the importance of seeing one's partner as a work of art, something of immeasurable value and worth preserving.

Line by Line Meaning

Your beautiful, beautiful, beautiful
The singer finds the person beautiful and feels weak in their presence.

Your my weakness
The person is the singer's weakness, making them vulnerable.

No you don't know, you don't know, you don't know you can steal this heart again
The singer feels that the person has the power to win their heart again, even if they don't realize it.

You can lie, sucide ain't no better than when you tease me (Oh here I go again)
The person's teasing hurts the singer just as much as if they were to lie or commit suicide.

See I'm dying
The singer is suffering and feels as if they are dying inside.

I'm just dying just to know that you need me
The singer wants to know if the person needs them, and the uncertainty is causing them pain.

So do you need me?
The singer is asking the person if they need them, hoping for a positive response.

If i could paint a picture of you
The singer is imagining painting a picture of the person.

Think the only thing i'd do
The singer is saying that the only thing they would do is start with perfection.

Would be to start with perfection, stop this infection
The singer wants to depict the person perfectly and erase any negative feelings or doubts.

My Mona Lisa is you.
The person being depicted in the painting is like the famous artwork, Mona Lisa, to the singer.

I need an answer
The singer is saying that they need a response from the person.

Your devious, devious, devious
The singer is calling the person devious, possibly acknowledging that they are playing games with their emotions.

Take me down and take me home
The singer is suggesting that the person should take them home or give them a chance.

Now i know that theres a God, now that've i've seen you
The singer is expressing that they find the person incredible and now recognize there must be a higher power to create something so amazing.

Oh Mona Lisa
The singer is addressing the person, comparing them to the famous artwork.

Mona Lisa
The singer repeats the name, further emphasizing their admiration.

Won't you please...
The singer is maybe suggesting that they want the person to give them a chance and reciprocate their feelings.

Yeah
An exclamation of affirmation or agreement.

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