Mama’s Pearl (Live in Indiana) The Jackson 5

"Mama's Pearl" by The Jackson 5, released in 1970, is a #Soul track that explores themes of love, family, and longing. The lyrics express a young man's admiration for a girl, emphasizing the protective nature of a mother. Unique musical elements include catchy melodies and vibrant harmonies, showcasing the group's vocal talent. The song remains a classic of the Motown era, highlighting the influence of the Jackson 5 on pop and R&B music.

[Intro: Michael Jackson & (Tito Jackson)]
(If you feel like standing, everybody get up and stand)
Oh, oh yeah, come on now, alright

[Verse 1: Michael Jackson & The Jacksons]
You send cold chills up and down my spine
We kiss for thrills, then you draw the line, oh baby (Oh baby)
'Cause your mama told you that love ain't right
But don't you know that lovin' is the spice of life, yeah

[Chorus: Michael Jackson & The Jacksons]
Mama's pearl, let down those curls
Let me give my love a whirl
Find what you been missing (What you been missing)
Ooh ooh now baby
Goody girl, let down those curls
Let me give your heart a twirl
Don't keep me wishin' (Keep me wishin'), oh
Bum ba bum ba bum ba bum bum
Bum ba bum ba bum ba bum bum bum
Bum ba bum ba bum ba bum bum
Bum ba bum ba bum ba bum bum bum

[Verse 2: Michael Jackson & The Jacksons]
You want my lovin', yes you do do do (Yes you do, I know you do)
Know my lovin' is true true true now baby (Oh baby)
But your conscience tells you that love is wrong, yeah (Love is wrong, ooh)
But don't you know that lovin' never hurt no one, oh

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