The artist's meaning is cryptic and this interpretation might not be correct, but here is what I think it means:
The context for this is a relationship between a woman and a man in a dating relationship.
"you might not run a mile"
The "mile" is the commitment to marriage, a lifelong relationship.
"If I gave an inch..."
What is something that, if a woman gives a man, that would make him "get what he wanted" and then have no more reason to stay? The thing is sex.
"You stood close to the line when I drew it"
She set personal boundaries to avoid getting sexually involved, but the man "stood close" and likely pushed the boundaries, showing his true desires.
"I see why Mona Lisa smiles ... she smiles at me"
I am not completely sure about this, but the smile carries an emotion of sympathy to how the girl feels as a result of this situation.
I might be wrong, so take this interpretation with skepticism.
The artist's meaning is cryptic and this interpretation might not be correct, but here is what I think it means:
The context for this is a relationship between a woman and a man in a dating relationship.
"you might not run a mile" The "mile" is the commitment to marriage, a lifelong relationship.
"If I gave an inch..." What is something that, if a woman gives a man, that would make him "get what he wanted" and then have no more reason to stay? The thing is sex.
"You stood close to the line when I drew it" She set personal boundaries to avoid getting sexually involved, but the man "stood close" and likely pushed the boundaries, showing his true desires.
"I see why Mona Lisa smiles ... she smiles at me" I am not completely sure about this, but the smile carries an emotion of sympathy to how the girl feels as a result of this situation.
I might be wrong, so take this interpretation with skepticism.