Liberian Girl – English Lyrics

• By: Michael Jackson
• Album: Bad

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the global romance of Michael Jackson's 'Liberian Girl'. This song offers a unique opportunity to learn a phrase in Swahili, spoken by South African singer Letta Mbulu, adding a touch of authentic African sound to this classic love song. What makes 'Liberian Girl' special is its blend of heartfelt emotion, sophisticated pop production, and its star-studded, playful music video, making it a memorable piece of music history.

[English]

- Bend's where?

- Bend's where?

- Marker

(Clapperboard snaps)

(Liberian Girl by Michael Jackson starts playing)

- I'm afraid to open these doors around here.

- You an ostrich.

(People laughing)

- 5, 6, 7, 8

If Michael asked me to dance.

If might asked me to dance.

- It's the most-

- And then you went on yourself the next day

and told everybody that was gonna make him into

another Michael Jackson.

- ♪ Liberian Girl ♪

You know that you came and you changed my world.

Just like in the movies,

with two lovers in a scene

And she says, 'Do you love me',

(Both singing) And he says so endlessly,

'I love you, Liberian girl' ♪

- Who's directing this?

- You know, even maybe you could have them rolled

Like a string that I could like pull them up.

Like a string that I could like pull him up.

- Things are kinda-

Do you know what we're supposed to be doing?

- Well, all I know is that Michael called me.

I guess when he gets here

let me know what we're supposed to do.

♪ Rule the world ♪

- Oh you won.

- Hey, I'm-

- Hey (points finger)

- Ens from the Cosby kids

- Ensa from the Cosby kids

and, Oh, there's the guy

and, uh, there's the Incredible Hulk.

- Yeah, you should see my hair in the morning

before I wash it and comb it out.

(Liberian girl continues playing)

- I understand he wears disguises.

- Really?

- Yeah.

Nah.

- I think we should do this sequel to jumping

Jet Flesh and Action Jackson.

- (Laughing) All in one

- Yes call it Action Jumping Jackson

- Jackson.

- Exactly which Michael Jackson

are we talking about anyway?

(Liberian girl continues playing)

(Police sirens)

- Hey, Where's Michael?

- Listen I gotta go because

they probably need me right now.

- Hey, hey, hey, hey.

(Everybody cheers)

- Aw Mike

- Okay everybody, that's a wrap.

(Everybody claps and laughs)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
open /ˈoʊpən/ A2	verb - to allow access or entry
change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2	verb - to make something different noun - an alteration or difference
world /wɜːrld/ A2	noun - the earth and all its people
scene /siːn/ B1	noun - a place or setting of an event
direct /dɪˈrekt/ B1	verb - to control the making of a film or play
pull /pʊl/ A2	verb - to draw or drag something towards oneself
supposed /səˈpoʊzd/ B1	adjective - expected or believed to be
wrap /ræp/ B1	verb - to finish filming
disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ B2	noun - something worn to conceal identity
sequel /ˈsiːkwəl/ B2	noun - a film or book that continues a story
exactly /ɪɡˈzæktli/ B1	adverb - precisely or without any doubt
sirens /ˈsaɪrənz/ B1	noun - warning sounds, often from emergency vehicles
understand /ˌʌndərˈstænd/ B1	verb - to perceive the intended meaning
incredible /ɪnˈkrɛdəbl/ B2	adjective - extraordinary or unbelievable
morning /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/ A2	noun - the early part of the day