Puerling's Singers Unlimited arrangements earned him the reputation as one of the best vocal writers in the world. Members of the renowned jazz-gospel vocal group Take 6 often gives credit to Puerling and the Singers Unlimted as innovators in the a cappella world, claiming that they "went to school" on Puerling's arrangements.
Mona Lisa
The Singers Unlimited 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 Singers Unlimited's song Mona Lisa is an introspective ballad that delves into the concept of beauty and loneliness. The lyrics revolve around the famous painting of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, and they portray her as a woman who is shrouded in mystery and has endured the scrutiny and admiration of men for centuries. The song asks a series of questions to Mona Lisa, trying to uncover the reasons behind her enigmatic smile and her perceived aloofness.
The first line of the song states, "Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa, men have named you," which implies that the woman in the painting has been defined by men and their perception of her beauty. The second line refers to her "mystic smile," which has captivated viewers since the painting's inception. The following lines inquire whether her smile is only a façade to attract a lover, or if it is a cover for a broken heart. The chorus repeats these questions, emphasizing the uncertainty that surrounds the painting's subject.
The song concludes with the poignant line, "Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art." This line evokes a sense of melancholy and resignation, suggesting that perhaps the painting is a reflection of the isolation and disconnect many people feel, even in moments of beauty.
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 lady with an enigmatic smile
Is it only cause you're lonely they have blamed you
Are you blamed for your strangeness because you're lonely?
For that Mona Lisa strangeness in your smile
Your smile has a strange quality that is unique to you and reminiscent of the Mona Lisa
Do you smile to tempt a lover Mona Lisa?
Do you use your smile to seduce a lover?
Or is this your way to hide a broken heart?
Does your smile hide a broken heart?
Many dreams have been brought to your doorstep
People have come to you with many dreams and aspirations
They just lie there, and they die there
Those dreams go unfulfilled and eventually fade away
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 simply a beautiful piece of art, cold and lonely in nature.
Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa.
Repeating your name, Mona Lisa.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Ray Evans, Jay Livingston
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