Lack of Communication
The Von Bondies Lyrics

The Von Bondies's song Lack of Communication is a song that features the pain and betrayal felt in a relationship due to a lack of communication. The lyrics start off with the phrase "Tear down the Mona Lisa, Put your picture on the wall," which could symbolize that the singer wants the subject of the song to take down what he considers to be a masterpiece, like the Mona Lisa, and replace it with a picture of himself. The lyrics also show that the subject of the song is in love with someone else, leaving the singer feeling unsatisfied and unloved in the relationship. The singer is at the beck and call of the subject, which means that he is constantly waiting for her to come back to him, no matter the pain she has caused him.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Baby, I'm the only Mona Lisa" four times, followed by "That's all" eight times, which reinforces the idea that the singer is unique and special, but yet still not appreciated by the subject of the song. There is an attempt to explain the situation with the words "I didn't mean you no harm, I just had some fun with some friends," which could indicate that the singer has been unfaithful, but justifies it by saying that it was meaningless and just fun. The lyrics go on to ask if the singer and the subject of the song get along with friends in the city, indicating that the singer may be trying to salvage the relationship or suggest that they should work together to find a solution.

The song's bridge emphasizes the need for communication in a relationship, expressing concern about being left alone with no one to bear witness to the situation. It can be inferred from the lyrics "By the grace of God, I'm going to see you in Hell," that the singer is deeply hurt and angry by the lack of communication in the relationship. Overall, the song Lack of Communication is emotive, emphasizing the need for clear communication and mutual understanding in any relationship.