Mama's Pearl
Michael Jackson; The Jackson 5 Lyrics
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You kiss my chills,
But you draw the line, oh baby
Jackson 5: Oh baby
Michael: 'Cause yo' mama told you that love wasn't right
Don't you know good lovin' is the spice of life, yeah
Won't you give my love a whirl
Find what you've been missin'
J5: What you've been missin'
Michael: Oooh-oooh, now baby
Daddy's girl, let down your curls
Won't give you give your heart a twirl
Don't keep me wishin'
J5: Keep me wishin'
Tito: Boom, ba-boom, ba-boom, ba-boom boom boom
Ba-boom, ba-boom boom
Boom, ba-boom, ba-boom, ba-boom boom boom
Ba-boom, ba-boom boom
Michael: You want my lovin'
Yes you do do do,
J5: Yes you do, I know you do
Michael: You want my lovin'
Is it true true true, now baby
J5: Oh baby
Michael: Now your conscience tells you
Love is wrong,
J5: Oh
Michael: Did you know good lovin'
Never hurt no one
Oh...
Mama's pearl, let down your curls
Won't you give my love a whirl
Find what you've been missin'
J5: What you've been missin'
Michael: Oooh-oooh now baby
Daddy's girl, let down your curls
Won't you give your heart a twirl
Don't keep me wishin'
J5: Keep me wishin'
Michael: Let it all hang out
J5: Girl don't be afraid
Jermaine: Oooh, you've got the first step made
Jackie: Oooh, the rest is up to you
Jermaine: Feel is what you do
Let yourself go
Michael: Let your lovin' flow, now now now
Let your lovin' flow, now now
Just give in to me
Jermaine: 'Cause I've got what you need
Michael: Got what you need
Michael: Let's fall in love
Let's fall in love,
Find out what you're missin'
Goody girl, we've got the pearl
Give your heart a twirl,
Won't you give my love a whirl
J5: Girl don't be afraid
Jermaine: Oooh, you've got the first step made
Jackie: Oh just give in,
Just give in to me
Jermaine: 'Cause I've got what you need
Michael: Got what you need
Jermaine: Let's fall in love,
Let's fall in love
Let yourself go
Michael: Let your lovin' flow,
Let your lovin' flow
Just give it to me
Jermaine: 'Cause I've got what you need
Got what you need
Michael: Oh oh oh oh, mama's pearl
J5: Daddy's girl we've got it made
Let's fall in love
Let's fall in love
Girl we've got it made
Michael: Find out what you've been missin' sugar
Goody goody goody girl, oooh
J5: Let's fall in love
Let's fall in love
Michael: Mama's pearl
J5: Girl, we've got it made
Michael: Oooh, oooh
J5: Girl don't be afraid
Michael: Oooh
Jermaine: We've got the first step made end
The song Mama's Pearl is about a boy trying to convince a girl to let her guard down and fall in love with him despite the warnings from her mother. The lyrics speak to the idea that love is a necessary and essential part of life, and it should not be avoided just because someone has been taught to fear it. Michael Jackson's voice shines in this song as he sings the lead vocals, and the Jackson 5's harmonies add a depth and richness to the track. The song has a groovy and funky instrumental that makes it an upbeat and danceable tune.
The lyrics of the song have a positive message about love, which is somewhat different from the Jackson 5's typical bubblegum pop songs. The song's theme is similar to Michael Jackson's famous song, "The Way You Make Me Feel," where he also sings about convincing a girl to let down her guard and give love a chance. Mama's Pearl was released in 1971 as a single and was the follow-up to the Jackson 5's hit song "Never Can Say Goodbye." The song was not a commercial success, but it has become a fan favorite over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
You send cold chills up and down my spine
Your love excites me with both fear and anticipation
You kiss my chills, but you draw the line, oh baby
You tease me with affection, but hold back from a deeper connection
'Cause yo' mama told you that love wasn't right
You were raised to believe that love is wrong
Don't you know good lovin' is the spice of life, yeah
Love is essential to a fulfilling life
Mama's pearl, let down your curls, won't you give my love a whirl
Take a chance on my love and see what you've been missing
Find what you've been missin'
Discover the joy and fulfillment of love
Daddy's girl, let down your curls, won't you give your heart a twirl
Take a chance on me and let love guide you
Don't keep me wishin'
Don't leave me longing for a deeper connection
Keep me wishin'
Don't deny me the chance to explore a deeper connection
You want my lovin', yes you do do do
You crave my love
Yes you do, I know you do
I can sense your desire for me
Is it true true true, now baby
Do you truly desire me?
Now your conscience tells you love is wrong
You struggle with societal expectations for love
Did you know good lovin' never hurt no one, oh...
Love is natural and healthy, and can never harm anyone
Let it all hang out
Be open and honest about your feelings
Girl don't be afraid
Don't let fear hold you back from love
Oooh, you've got the first step made
You've already taken a step towards love
Feel is what you do, let yourself go
Love is all about feeling and letting go of inhibitions
Let your lovin' flow, now now now
Allow your love to freely flow
Just give in to me, 'cause I've got what you need
Trust me with your heart, I can fulfill your needs
Let's fall in love, find out what you're missin'
Take a chance on love and discover what you've been missing
Goody girl, we've got the pearl, give your heart a twirl
We're a perfect match for each other, let's take a chance on love
Oh just give in, just give in to me
Let yourself be vulnerable and trust me with your heart
Mama's pearl, girl we've got it made
We're the perfect match for each other
Oooh, oooh
Expresses excitement and passion
Girl don't be afraid
Don't let fear hold you back from love
We've got the first step made
We've already begun the journey towards love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CARL ALLEN STURKEN, EVAN A. ROGERS
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