Liberian Girl
Quincy Jones feat. Michael Jackson Lyrics
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(I love you too-I want you too-my love)
Liberian girl
You came and you changed my world
A love so brand new
Liberian girl
You came and you changed my world
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)
(I love you too-I want you too-my love)
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)
(I love you too-I want you too-my love)
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,
I love you, Liberian girl, all the time
(Girl)
I love you liberian girl, all the time
(Girl)
I love you liberian girl, all the time
(Girl)
I love you liberian girl, all the time
(Girl)
I love you
I love you baby
(Girl)
I want you
I love you baby
(Girl)
Ooh! I love you baby, I want you baby, ooh!
(Girl)
Quincy Jones's song "Liberian Girl" tells the story of a man who falls madly in love with a Liberian girl who has completely changed his world. The opening lyrics "(Naku penda piya-naku taka piya-mpenziwe) (I love you too-I want you too-my love)" in Swahili, represents the unambiguous way that the man feels about his Liberian girl. The intensity of his passion is further conveyed through Jones's instrumentation and Michael Jackson’s vocal delivery as they come together to create an ethereal atmosphere that propels the song.
As the song progresses, Jones uses familiar motifs of old fashioned love scenes in movies such as two people in love and saying "Do you love me,” to convey the depth of the main character’s affection. Despite the cliche nature of these lines, Jones manages to make them sound romantic rather than trite, by placing them in the context of the song's unique story. Jackson's performance is genuinely heartfelt and helps reinforce the song's romantic essence.
Overall, "Liberian Girl" is a love song that is beautifully crafted and timeless, and the world can listen to it and enjoy it without ever knowing the source of inspiration behind it.
Line by Line Meaning
Liberian girl
The subject of the song, a woman from Liberia
You came and you changed my world
The woman had a significant impact on the singer's life
A love so brand new
The singer's love for the Liberian girl is new and fresh
A feeling so true
The love the singer feels for the Liberian girl is genuine and sincere
More precious than any pearl
The Liberian girl is more valuable than any material object
Your love so complete
The love the Liberian girl gives is total and perfect
You kiss me then, Ooh, the world
The girl's kiss takes the singer to another level of happiness
I wait for the day When you have to say I do And I'll smile and say it too, I love you, Liberian girl, all the time
The singer eagerly anticipates the day when they will marry and he can express his love for her all the time
I love you liberian girl, all the time
The singer professes his love for the Liberian girl repeatedly, saying it is constant
I want you
The singer desires the Liberian girl
Ooh! I love you baby, I want you baby, ooh!
The singer expresses his love and desire for the Liberian girl with passion
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL JACKSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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