Throughout his career he played with many famous legends like Chet Atkins, Eric Clapton, Sir George Martin and John Denver. Some tracks of note include The Journey (a Top 30 hit in Australia in 1993), Cross The Nullarbor and his cover of Mason Williams's Classical Gas.
Mona Lisa
Tommy Emmanuel 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.
Tommy Emmanuel's "Mona Lisa" is a beautiful instrumental guitar piece that takes its name from the famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci. The song's title refers to the painting of Mona Lisa, who is described as having a "mystic smile." The opening lines of the song question the real mood of Mona Lisa, whether her smile is meant to tempt lovers or hide a broken heart. Emmanuel's guitar notes seem to mimic the painting's enigmatic expression, as the composition has a mysterious and slightly haunting quality to it.
The lyrics of the song suggest a sense of sadness and loneliness surrounding Mona Lisa. The line "Many dreams have been brought to your doorstep, they just lie there, and they die there" speaks to the idea that the painting has been interpreted and analyzed by many, yet its true meaning remains elusive. This could also be interpreted as a metaphor for the pursuit of love and happiness, where many people search for it but are ultimately left feeling empty handed. Emmanuel's guitar work captures this emotional depth with its delicate phrasing and melancholic tone.
Line by Line Meaning
Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa men have named you
Men have labeled you as 'Mona Lisa'
You're so like the lady with the mystic smile
You resemble the lady with the enigmatic smile
Is it only cause you're lonely they have blamed you
Are they accusing you of being mysterious just because you seem lonely?
For that Mona Lisa strangeness in your smile
Is the peculiar expression on your face, the reason they regarded you as an enigma?
Do you smile to tempt a lover Mona Lisa?
Do you purposely grin to lure someone into your life?
Or is this your way to hide a broken heart?
Or is that smile an attempt to conceal your shattered emotions?
Many dreams have been brought to your doorstep
Numerous ambitions have been brought closer to reality, just by thinking of you
They just lie there, and they die there
But those dreams don't come true, they just remain idle and perish
Are you warm, are you real Mona Lisa?
Are you a living being capable of affection, or just an image on canvas?
Or just a cold and lonely, lovely work of art.
Or are you just a beautiful masterpiece whose only interaction is gazing upon?
Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa.
Mona Lisa
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ray Evans, Jay Livingston
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tiemanschnitzel7940
A greater acoustic guitar player can't be found
@somachakraborty9952
When Tommy plays, I forget all my worries, I forget that I have quite a lot mess to clear up, I forget that there many things to be taken care of; the world suddenly becomes a great place to live, to dream, to love, to die. Thanks Tommy for everything.
@99princeps99
so true
@johnwhite7831
Couldn't of said it better.
@TheVysoTSky
In love to Russia
@gauravjoshi7011
that was deep
@artofmghow6419
Nice words, Soma. True.
@johntatman9168
There really aren't any words to describe this. A more beautiful song by a greater musician there will never be.
@1000000trs
Whole family started clapping on the final note of this one. Tommy even gets a standing ovation when we watch from home
@user-ny4dw4of7v
try this one then https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cHeNscKZN0