Mona Lisa – English Lyrics

• By: Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
• Album: Somewhere Over The Rainbow, The Best of Israel Kamakawiwoʻole

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the soothing sounds of Israel Kamakawiwoʻole as he reimagines "Mona Lisa" with his ukulele. This song offers a gentle introduction to Hawaiian music, showcasing Israel's unique ability to blend genres and evoke a sense of peace and reflection through simple melodies.

[English]

Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa, men have named you

You're so like that woman with the mystic smile

Is it only 'cause you're lonely, they have blamed you

For that Mona Lisa twinkle in your eye

Do you smile to tempt the love, Mona Lisa

Or is this your way to make a broken heart?

Are you here lalala Mona Lisa

Mona Lisa, Mona Lisa, men have named you

You're so like that woman with the mystic smile

Is it only 'cause you're lonely, they have blamed you

For that Mona Lisa twinkle in your eye

Do you smile to tempt the love, Mona Lisa

Or is this your way to hide a broken heart?

Are you here lalala Mona Lisa

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
smile /smaɪl/ A1	verb - to have one’s mouth turn up at the corners in an expression of amusement, pleasure, or affection noun - an expression of amusement, pleasure, or affection in which the lips turn up at the corners
lonely /ˈloʊnli/ A2	adjective - sad because one has no friends or company
tempt /tɛmpt/ B1	verb - to attract or entice someone to do something, often something wrong or unwise
mystic /ˈmɪstɪk/ B2	adjective - relating to or invoking supernatural or spiritual powers
twinkle /ˈtwɪŋkəl/ B1	verb - to shine with a flickering or sparkling light noun - a brief flash or sparkle of light
blame /bleɪm/ A2	verb - to say or think that someone is responsible for something bad
broken /ˈbroʊkən/ A2	adjective - having been fractured or damaged and no longer in one piece or in working order
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - a hollow muscular organ that pumps blood through the circulatory system; also used to refer to emotions
hide /haɪd/ A1	verb - to put something or someone in a place where they cannot be seen or found
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection or emotional attachment verb - to have a deep affection for someone
named /neɪmd/ A1	verb - to give a name to someone or something
woman /ˈwʊmən/ A1	noun - an adult female human being
way /weɪ/ A1	noun - a method, style, or manner of doing something
here /hɪr/ A1	adverb - in or at this place