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
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open /ˈoʊpən/ A2 |
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change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2 |
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world /wɜːrld/ A2 |
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scene /siːn/ B1 |
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direct /dɪˈrekt/ B1 |
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pull /pʊl/ A2 |
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supposed /səˈpoʊzd/ B1 |
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wrap /ræp/ B1 |
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disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ B2 |
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sequel /ˈsiːkwəl/ B2 |
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exactly /ɪɡˈzæktli/ B1 |
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sirens /ˈsaɪrənz/ B1 |
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understand /ˌʌndərˈstænd/ B1 |
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incredible /ɪnˈkrɛdəbl/ B2 |
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morning /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/ A2 |
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