[Verse 1]
The stranger sang a theme
From someone else's dream
The leaves began to fall
And no one spoke at all
But I can't seem to recall
When you came along
Ingenue
[Refrain]
Ingenue
I just don't know what to do
[Verse 2]
The tree-lined avenue
Begins to fade from view
Drowning past regrets
In tea and cigarettes
But I can't seem to forget
When you came along
Ingenue
[Non-lyrical Vocalizing]
[Refrain]
Ingenue
I just don't know what to do
[Non-lyrical Vocalizing]
[Refrain]
Ingenue
I just don't know what to do
Life in Mono was written by Martin Virgo.
Life in Mono was produced by Martin Virgo.
Mono (Duo) released Life in Mono on Mon Nov 11 1996.
After reading several interviews with Siobhan De Mare, none of them give any insight into the meaning behind the song. However, understanding the definition of the word ‘ingenue’ is key. It means “a young, innocent girl” – a description of the girl singing the song.
Siobhan herself told Billboard M...
Siobhan De Mare told Celebrity Café:
I met Martin Burgess of Mono and he played me that ‘Life in Mono’ backing track and he said, ‘How do you fancy singing over this?’ And so I just tried different techniques and then he said, ‘That’s it! YES!’ And that was it. So that’s how it all started. And the...