Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile
David Allan Coe
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Mona Lisa lost her smile The painter's hands are trembling now And if she's out there running wild It's just because I taught her how The masterpiece that we had planned Is laying shattered on the ground Mona Lisa lost her smile And the painter's hands are trembling now And the eyes that used to burn for me Now they no longer look my way And the love that used to be Why, it just got lost in yesterday And if she seems cold to the touch Well, there used to burn a flame I gave too little, took too much Till I erased the painter's name Mona Lisa lost her smile The painter's hands are trembling now And if she's out there running wild It's just because I taught her how The masterpiece that we had planned Is laying shattered on the ground Mona Lisa lost her smile And the painter's hands are trembling now Mona Lisa lost her smile And the painter's hands are trembling now And if she's out there running wild It's just because I taught her how And the masterpiece that we had planned It's laying shattered on the ground Mona Lisa lost her smile And the painter's hands are trembling now
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10 facts about this song
Genre and Release Date"Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile" is a country song by David Allan Coe. It was released in March 1984 as part of Coe's album "Just Divorced."
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed exceptionally well on the charts. It peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart, making it the most successful single in Coe's career.
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DedicationThe title track from Coe's album "Just Divorced" focused on his third divorce. Many assume that "Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile" was also inspired by the same event.
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Lyrical ContentThe lyrics of the song metaphorically refer to a girl who has lost her innocence and happiness, and compares her situation to that of Mona Lisa's lost smile.
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WriterNot only was Coe the performer of this song, he also penned the lyrics himself.
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Critics' ReceptionThe song was well-received by critics. Garnering praise for its lyrical depth and Coe's touching vocal performance.
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Cover VersionsSince its release, the song has been covered by several other artists, demonstrating its enduring popularity and influence in country music.
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Song Duration"Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile" is 3 minutes and 17 seconds long. Despite its relatively short duration, it is filled with poignant lyrics and rich musical depth.
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The Mona Lisa InfluenceThe song uses Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa as a metaphor. The mysterious lady in the painting is said to have an unfathomable smile, deepening the emotional effect of the song's lyrics.
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Successful AlbumThe album, "Just Divorced," which included the song "Mona Lisa Lost Her Smile," peaked at number 21 on the US Billboard Country Albums chart, reinforcing Coe's status as a respected country music artist.
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