[Intro] Yo! Yo! Wassuah City, stand up! Liberia, my homeland! From the beginning until today, Let the whole of Africa hear our story. This is JB telling everybody— How Liberia was founded! [Verse 1] Long before 1847, The land was home to many African people, Different tribes, different languages, Living, farming, trading, building communities. Then came a movement connected to the return Of formerly enslaved Black people from America. The American Colonization Society helped establish A settlement on the West African coast. In 1822, settlers arrived near Providence Island, And the settlement that became Monrovia began to grow. The name Liberia came from the idea of liberty— A place where Black people could build a new home. [Chorus] Liberia, my homeland, The land of freedom, the land of pride. From 1847 until today, Our history will never hide. Wassuah City, stand up! Let Africa hear our sound! JB is telling the story, Of the country where freedom was found! [Verse 2] July 26, 1847, Liberia declared independence. Joseph Jenkins Roberts became The first president of the Republic. A new nation was born on African soil, With a constitution and a flag flying high. Liberia became Africa's oldest modern republic, And its story became part of Africa's history. But our history is not only one story. Indigenous Liberian peoples were already here, With their own nations, cultures and traditions. The country grew through complicated relationships Between settlers and indigenous communities. [Verse 3] Red, white and blue flying in the sky, Eleven stripes telling a story of courage, One white star shining above the blue, A symbol connected to freedom and independence. Liberia stood on the western coast of Africa, And became closely connected with the United States. In 1884, the country faced another challenge When European powers divided much of Africa. Liberia survived as an independent African republic, Even while colonial rule spread across the continent. [Verse 4] William Tubman led Liberia for many years, And promoted policies of national development And greater integration between different parts And peoples of the country. Then came William Tolbert, And Liberia entered a new chapter. But in 1980, a military coup changed the nation. President William Tolbert was killed, And Samuel Doe took power. The years that followed brought political tension, Conflict, and eventually devastating civil wars. [Chorus] Liberia, my homeland, We cried, but we survived. We lost many brothers and sisters, But the spirit of Liberia stayed alive. Wassuah City, stand up! Monrovia, make some noise! From Grand Cape Mount to Maryland, Liberia, let your people rejoice! [Verse 5] The First Liberian Civil War began in 1989, Bringing destruction and suffering to the nation. Peace agreements came, but conflict returned, And the Second Civil War followed. In 2003, another peace agreement Helped bring the fighting to an end. Liberians began rebuilding their communities, Their schools, roads, homes and institutions. The country entered a new political chapter. In 2005, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was elected president, Becoming Africa's first elected female head of state. Her election became another important moment In Liberia's modern history. [Verse 6] George Weah later became president, Serving from 2018 to 2024. In 2024, Joseph Nyuma Boakai Began serving as president of Liberia. Today, Liberia continues moving forward— With challenges, dreams and opportunities. Our young people are creating businesses, Making music, studying technology, Playing football, farming and building communities. We are not perfect, But we are still standing. [Bridge] My name is JB, And I say this with pride: I was born from the story of Liberia, A nation that refused to disappear. We remember our ancestors. We respect our indigenous cultures. We honor those who fought for peace. And we believe tomorrow can be brighter. Liberia is not just a place on the map— Liberia is home. [Chorus] Liberia, my homeland! One nation, one people, one destiny! From 1847 to present day, Our story belongs to history! Wassuah City, stand up! Montserrado, stand up! Nimba, Bong, Lofa, Grand Bassa! Sinoe, Maryland, Grand Kru! River Gee, Grand Gedeh, Rivercess! Margibi, Bomi, Gbarpolu! Cape Mount, everybody stand up! We give birth to a new chapter in Africa! [Outro] From our struggle, let freedom speak. From our history, let knowledge grow. From our people, let the future rise. LIBERIA MY HOMELAND! JB — tell everybody our story!