Fake Mona Lisa
Chasing Constellations: A Tale of Love and Illusions
Lyrics
He was born in Vegas among the stars
Describes the birthplace as Vegas, emphasizing a glamorous origin.
And on his cheek a beauty mark
Highlights a beauty mark on the person's cheek, adding to their allure.
I barely noticed it from the start
The speaker didn't immediately notice the beauty mark, suggesting subtlety.
A constellation to stir my heart
Compares the beauty mark to a constellation, indicating its impact on the speaker's emotions.
Every night I'm wearing my black in case you're comin' 'round
Expresses anticipation and readiness, wearing black in expectation of the person's presence.
Fifty-seven days and it still feels like I'm not comin' down
Indicates a prolonged period without the person, creating a feeling of not returning to reality.
The night we painted over your fake Mona Lisa
Recalls a specific event where they painted over a fake Mona Lisa, a metaphor for a deceptive or unfulfilling experience.
Lipstick on the corners, said her smile was teasin' ya
Describes adding lipstick to the corners of the Mona Lisa, suggesting playful or mischievous behavior.
Oh, you take my clothes off, said it's gettin' hotter
Suggests intimacy and passion by mentioning taking off clothes and feeling a rise in temperature.
Don't know how to swim, but let's breathe underwater
Proposes engaging in something unknown and potentially risky, like breathing underwater without knowing how to swim.
I was born a dreamer
Declares a dreamer's identity, someone who pursues aspirations.
And I'm still that way
Reiterates the dreamer persona, emphasizing continuity in their character.
Live for tomorrow or yesterday
Expresses a philosophy of living for the present or reflecting on the past.
Every night I'm wearing my black in case you're comin' 'round
Repeats the anticipation and readiness expressed in line 6.
Fifty-seven days and it still feels like I'm not comin' down
Reiterates the prolonged period without the person, emphasizing a suspended sense of reality.
The night we painted over your fake Mona Lisa
Revisits the event of painting over the fake Mona Lisa, highlighting its significance.
Lipstick on the corners, said her smile was teasin' ya
Repeats the playful act of adding lipstick, emphasizing its teasing nature.
Oh, you take my clothes off, said it's gettin hotter
Recalls intimate moments and rising temperature, suggesting a deepening connection.
Don't know how to swim, but let's breathe underwater
Suggests engaging in something risky or passionate, akin to breathing underwater without knowing how to swim.
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