Liberian Girl
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(Naku penda piya-naku taka piya-mpenziwe)

Liberian girl
You came and you changed my world
A love so brand new
Liberian girl
You came and you changed me girl
A feeling so true

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?"
And he says so endlessly
"I love you, Liberian girl"

(Naku penda piya-naku taka piya-mpenziwe) mh-mh, babe
Ahh (ah, ah, ah, ah)
Mh-mh, babe, alright

Liberian girl
More precious than any pearl
Your love so complete
Liberian girl
You kiss me then, ooh, the world
You do this to me

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?"
And he says so endlessly
"I love you, Liberian girl"

(Naku penda piya-naku taka piya-mpenziwe) ooh, ooh, babe
Ahh (ah, ah, ah, ah)

Liberian girl
You know that you came
And you changed my world
I wait for the day
When you have to say, "I do"
And I'll smile and say it too
And forever will be true
I love you, Liberian girl, all the time

I love you Liberian girl, all of the time
I love you Liberian girl, all the time
I love you Liberian girl, all the time
I love you (girl)
I love you, baby
I want you
I love you, baby
Ooh (girl)
I love you, baby




I want you, baby
Ooh (girl)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Michael Jackson's song Liberian Girl is a love song about a girl from Liberia who has changed the singer's world. The lyrics indicate that the love is new and strong, with the mention of a feeling that is so true. The singer goes on to compare their love to a movie scene where two lovers express their feelings for each other, with the girl asking if they love each other endlessly, and the guy replying with, "I love you, Liberian girl."


The song is a tribute to a girl or girls from Liberia that Jackson may have encountered during his travels to Africa. The repeated phrase "Naku penda piya-naku taka piya-mpenziwe" means "I love you too, I want you too, my love" in Swahili and it may be added to the song to give it an African vibe. The song goes on to describe the Liberian girl as being more precious than any pearl, with a love so complete, which is the type of love that the singer has been waiting for.


Overall, the song is Jackson's way of expressing how much he loves this Liberian girl, and how much she means to him. The song is filled with emotion and passion that showcases the depth of the singer's love for his Liberian girl.


Line by Line Meaning

Liberian girl
The girl from Liberia who has captured the heart of the singer


You came and you changed my world
The arrival of the Liberian girl has brought about a significant change in the singer's life


A love so brand new
The singer's love for the Liberian girl is fresh and new


You came and you changed me girl
The Liberian girl has not only changed the singer's world, but also him personally


A feeling so true
The singer's feelings for the Liberian girl are genuine and authentic


More precious than any pearl
The singer considers the Liberian girl to be even more valuable than the most precious jewels


Your love so complete
The love of the Liberian girl is whole and not lacking in any way


You kiss me then, ooh, the world
A simple kiss from the Liberian girl has the power to make the whole world seem better to the singer


Just like in the movies
The singer compares his love story with the Liberian girl to one that could be seen in a romantic movie


With two lovers in a scene
The singer is picturing himself and his Liberian girl in a classic romantic movie scene


And she says, 'Do you love me?'
The Liberian girl asks the singer if he truly loves her


And he says so endlessly
The singer responds to the Liberian girl's question by repeating his love for her over and over


"I love you, Liberian girl"
The singer expresses his love for the Liberian girl in words


I wait for the day
The singer eagerly anticipates a certain day in the future


When you have to say, "I do"
The singer is waiting for the Liberian girl to accept his marriage proposal


And I'll smile and say it too
The singer will be happy and ready to say "I do" as well


And forever will be true
The singer intends for his love for the Liberian girl to be a long-lasting and committed one


I love you, Liberian girl, all the time
The singer affirms his unwavering love for the Liberian girl constantly


I love you (girl)
The singer repeats his love for the Liberian girl


I love you, baby
The singer continues to express his love for the Liberian girl affectionately


I want you
The singer desires the Liberian girl deeply


Ooh (girl)
The singer is still addressing the Liberian girl in a loving manner




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Written by: Michael Jackson

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@angel-kn7jg

Liberian girl
You came and you changed my world
A love so brand new
Liberian girl
You came and you changed me girl
A feeling so true
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?"
And he says so endlessly
"I love you, Liberian girl"
mh-mh, babe
Ahh (ah, ah, ah, ah)
Mh-mh, babe, alright
Liberian girl
More precious than any pearl
Your love so complete
Liberian girl
You kiss me then, ooh, the world
You do this to me
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?"
And he says so endlessly
"I love you, Liberian girl"
ooh, ooh, babe
Ahh (ah, ah, ah, ah)
Liberian girl
You know that you came
And you changed my world
I wait for the day
When you have to say, "I do"
And I'll smile and say it too
And forever will be true
I love you, Liberian girl, all the time
I love you Liberian girl, all of the time
I love you Liberian girl, all the time
I love you Liberian girl, all the time
I love you (girl)
I love you, baby
I want you
I love you, baby
Ooh (girl)
I love you, baby
I want you, baby
Ooh (girl)



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