Mona Lisa
Steve Conway 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.
Steve Conway's song "Mona Lisa" is a poignant and pensive exploration of the enigmatic and captivating smile of the famous painting. The lyrics revolve around the many mysteries and questions that the painting raises, as well as the different interpretations of Mona Lisa's smile. The first verse mentions how men have given this painting the name of Mona Lisa, and that her smile is similar to that of a lady with a "mystic smile", raising the question of the origin and meaning of her expression.
The second verse delves deeper into the possible reasons behind Mona Lisa's smile. The lyrics ask if she smiles to attract a lover or if it is a façade to cover her broken heart. The following line "Many dreams have been brought to your doorstep, they just lie there and they die there" adds another layer to the mystery, suggesting the possibility of the painting's subject being unattainable and distant. The final line, "Are you warm, are you real Mona Lisa? Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art.", poses a dichotomy between the perceived and actual emotions of the painting's subject, leaving the interpretation open to the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa men have named you
The painting of Mona Lisa is so famous that people have given it a name.
You're so like the lady with the mystic smile
Your smile is quite mysterious, just like that of a legendary woman.
Is it only cause you're lonely they have blamed you
People blame the painting's strange beauty on its creator's loneliness.
For that Mona Lisa strangeness in your smile
The uniqueness of your smile is what makes the painting so intriguing.
Do you smile to tempt a lover Mona Lisa?
Are you purposely smiling seductively to attract a romantic partner?
Or is this your way to hide a broken heart?
Are you actually hiding a heartache behind that smile?
Many dreams have been brought to your doorstep
Countless people have come to admire the painting and leave behind their own dreams and aspirations.
They just lie there, and they die there
But those dreams never come to life, they remain stagnant and unfulfilled, eventually fading away.
Are you warm, are you real Mona Lisa?
Are you a living, breathing person with emotions and feelings, or just a painting on a canvas?
Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art.
Perhaps you're just a beautiful but empty piece of art, void of any true warmth or emotion.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Ray Evans, Jay Livingston
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