Harper grew up listening to blues, folk, soul, RnB, and reggae. Harper's blend of groove-laden funky soul and folky handcrafted acoustics helped him to gain cult status during the course of the 1990s and widespread attention toward the end of the decade. Harper combines elements of classic folk singers, blues revivalists and jam bands and is embraced by critics and college kids alike. Harper's body of work sells consistently and he tours constantly, building a solid, dedicated fan base.
Harper began playing guitar as a child in his hometown of Claremont, California (in California's Inland Empire). He eventually specialized in the acoustic slide guitar (Weissenborn guitars). As a young man, he recorded an LP (Pleasure and Pain) with fellow folk guitarist Tom Freund. After this limited edition record, Harper got a record deal with Virgin Records, who released his debut album, Welcome to the Cruel World (1994).
This was followed by the incendiary Fight For Your Mind (1995) which became a college radio favorite and generated an abundance of songs which still fill his set list to this day.
In 1999 at the Santa Barbara Bowl, Harper met Jack Johnson, who was unknown at the time and had not recorded. Harper obtained a demo tape of 12 of Johnson's songs that he forwarded to his producer, J.P. Plunier, with whom Johnson recorded his first album.
From early on in his career, his music received more attention in Europe than it did in his home country. While he was a well-known and respected figure in the States, in countries like France, Germany, Switzerland, Portugal, and The Netherlands he was a star, receiving a great deal of airplay and critical acclaim. His popularity in Europe is such that he was French Rolling Stone Magazine's "Artist of the Year" (Artiste De L'Année) in 2003, and his tour that year for Diamonds on the Inside played to packed arenas across the continent.
In 2004, Harper recorded the album "There Will Be a Light " as the collaboration Ben Harper and The Blind Boys of Alabama.
In October 2004, Harper participated in the Vote for Change concert tour organised to benefit Moveon.org and encourage people in the swing states to vote during the 2004 U.S. presidential election.
Over the summer of 2005, when the Zooma tour scheduled with Trey Anastasio and various side stage performers was cancelled, Harper took on a tour of more private clubs/venues such as the Avalon Ballroom in Boston, the Tabernacle in Atlanta, and a full-band acoustic performance at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. This series of concerts saw the debut of a number of new Harper songs, such as "Get It Like You Like It" and "Dressed In Black."
In 2006, Harper released the double album Both Sides of the Gun which debuted at #7 on the Billboard charts.
Next Harper did a worldwide tour, with support from Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley on the North American leg.
In 2007, Harper released the album Lifeline, recorded in Paris just after his tour.
In 2009, Harper recorded the album "White Lies for Dark Times", as the collaboration Ben Harper and Relentless7.
In 2014, Harper recorded the album "Childhood Home" as the collaboration Ben & Ellen Harper.
In 2018, Harper recorded the album "No Mercy in This Land" as the collaboration Ben Harper & Charlie Musselwhite. At the 40th Blues Music Awards ceremony, Harper's joint composition with Charlie Musselwhite, "No Mercy In This Land", was named as 'Song of the Year'.
09. Sexual Healing
Ben Harper Lyrics
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Baby, I'm hot just like your oven
Oh, I need your lovin'
And baby, I can't hold it much longer
Now it's getting stronger and stronger
And when I get this feeling
I need sexual healing, sexual healing
It makes me feel so fine
It helps to relieve the mind
Sexual healing, is good for me
Sexual healing is something
That is so very good for me
Whenever these blue teardrops are falling
Oh no, and my emotional stability is leaving me
But there is something I can do
Oh, I can get on the telephone or call you up, baby
Darling, I know you'll be there to relieve me
The love you give to me will free me
So if you don't know the things you're dealing
Oh, I can tell you darling, oh, it's sexual healing
Get up, get up, get up, get up
Let's make love tonight
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
'Cause you do it right
Heal me, my darling
Heal me, my darling
Heal me, my darling
Heal me, my darling
Baby, you know I got sick this morning
A sea was storming up inside of me
Baby, I think I'm capsizing
Oh, the waves are rising
And when I get this feeling
I want sexual healing, sexual healing
It makes me feel so fine, it's such a rush
It helps to relieve the mind, Lord, it's good for us
Sexual healing is good for me
Sexual healing is something so so good for me
Oh, it's so good for us, oh, it's so good to me, my baby
Just grab a hold, come take control
Of my body and mind, soon we'll be making love, honey
Hope we do it fine
You're my medicine open up and let me in
Oh darling, darling, you're so great
I can't wait for you to operate
Heal me, my darling
I can't wait for you to operate
Heal me, my darling
I can't wait for you to operate
Heal me, my darling
I can't wait for you to heal me
Heal me, my darling
Heal me, my darling
Heal me, my darling
I can't wait for you to
Heal me, my darling
Oh baby, whenever these blue teardrops are falling
Heal me, my darling
Heal me, my darling
The lyrics of "Sexual Healing" by Ben Harper are a soulful and sensual expression of desire and need for physical intimacy. He sings about his longing for sexual healing and how it helps him feel good and relieve his mind. The lines, "Baby, I'm hot just like your oven, Oh, I need your lovin', And baby, I can't hold it much longer, Now it's getting stronger and stronger" paint a vivid image of sexual passion building up inside of him. The song is full of metaphors and poetic expressions of love, such as comparing the love given to him to a medicine that can heal him. The chorus, "Sexual healing, is good for me, Sexual healing is something That is so very good for me" repeats the idea that sexual intimacy is beneficial for both body and mind.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea that sexual healing is a remedy for emotional pain. In the lines "Whenever these blue teardrops are falling, Oh no, and my emotional stability is leaving me, But there is something I can do," Harper suggests that sexual intimacy can help him find relief from emotional turmoil. He also acknowledges the healing power of love in the lines "The love you give to me will free me."
In summary, "Sexual Healing" is a sensual and poetic expression of the need for physical and emotional intimacy. It explores how sexual healing can be a remedy for both physical and emotional pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh baby, now let's get down tonight
Let's have a physical and emotional connection tonight
Baby, I'm hot just like your oven
I am passionately and sexually attracted towards you
Oh, I need your lovin'
I crave your love and affection
And baby, I can't hold it much longer
I cannot hold my sexual desire any longer
Now it's getting stronger and stronger
My sexual desire is intensifying with time
And when I get this feeling
Whenever I experience this desire
I need sexual healing, sexual healing
I require intimacy and sexual contact to make me feel better
It makes me feel so fine
Sexual healing makes me feel extremely good
It helps to relieve the mind
Intimacy helps in reducing stress and anxiety
Sexual healing, is good for me
Physical intimacy is healthy and necessary for me
Sexual healing is something
It is a powerful force
That is so very good for me
It brings a lot of wellness into my life
Whenever these blue teardrops are falling
Whenever I feel sad and emotional
Oh no, and my emotional stability is leaving me
I am losing my emotional balance
But there is something I can do
I have the option to do something about it
Oh, I can get on the telephone or call you up, baby
I can contact you and ask for help with my emotions
Darling, I know you'll be there to relieve me
I know you'll be able to help me ease my pain
The love you give to me will free me
Your love and intimacy will set me free from my sadness
So if you don't know the things you're dealing
If you're unaware of my emotional state
Oh, I can tell you darling, oh, it's sexual healing
I can explain to you that I require physical intimacy to heal
Get up, get up, get up, get up
Let's not waste any more time
Let's make love tonight
Let's have sex tonight
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
I want you to become active and responsive
'Cause you do it right
Because you are good at satisfying me sexually
Heal me, my darling
Help me recover from my emotional pain and suffering
Baby, you know I got sick this morning
I feel nauseous or ill this morning
A sea was storming up inside of me
I am feeling distressed, anxious, or agitated
Baby, I think I'm capsizing
My emotions are overwhelming me
Oh, the waves are rising
My emotions are building up rapidly
And when I get this feeling
Whenever I experience this desire
I want sexual healing, sexual healing
I require physical intimacy as a way of healing
It makes me feel so fine, it's such a rush
Sexual healing makes me feel euphoric and excited
Lord, it's good for us
Physical intimacy is good for our overall well-being
Sexual healing is good for me
Intimacy is healthy for me
Sexual healing is something so so good for me
Physical intimacy is highly beneficial to me
Oh, it's so good for us, oh, it's so good to me, my baby
Physical intimacy is fantastic for both of us, especially for me
Just grab a hold, come take control
Take charge of the situation and lead me physically
Of my body and mind, soon we'll be making love, honey
We will have sex very shortly
Hope we do it fine
I hope we perform sex satisfactorily
You're my medicine open up and let me in
You are the remedy to my problems, let me in your life
Oh darling, darling, you're so great
You are amazing and exceptional
I can't wait for you to operate
I can't wait for you to take charge and operate
Heal me, my darling
Help me heal from my emotional turmoil
I can't wait for you to operate
I can't wait for you to take the lead and solve my problems
Heal me, my darling
Help me recover from my emotional pain and suffering
Heal me, my darling
Help me heal from my emotional turmoil
I can't wait for you to heal me
I can't wait for you to provide emotional relief to me
Heal me, my darling
Help me recover from my emotional pain and suffering
Heal me, my darling
Help me heal from my emotional turmoil
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: David Ritz, Marvin Gaye, Odell Brown
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Oh baby, now let's get down tonight
Baby, I'm hot just like your oven
Oh, I need your lovin'
And baby, I can't hold it much longer
Now it's getting stronger and stronger
And when I get this feeling
I need sexual healing, sexual healing
It makes me feel so fine
It helps to relieve the mind
Sexual healing, is good for me
Sexual healing is something
That is so very good for me
Whenever these blue teardrops are falling
Oh no, and my emotional stability is leaving me
But there is something I can do
Oh, I can get on the telephone or call you up, baby
Darling, I know you'll be there to relieve me
The love you give to me will free me
So if you don't know the things you're dealing
Oh, I can tell you darling, oh, it's sexual healing
Get up, get up, get up, get up
Let's make love tonight
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
'Cause you do it right
Heal me, my darling
Heal me, my darling
Heal me, my darling
Heal me, my darling
Baby, you know I got sick this morning
A sea was storming up inside of me
Baby, I think I'm capsizing
Oh, the waves are rising
And when I get this feeling
I want sexual healing, sexual healing
It makes me feel so fine, it's such a rush
It helps to relieve the mind, Lord, it's good for us
Sexual healing is good for me
Sexual healing is something so so good for me
Oh, it's so good for us, oh, it's so good to me, my baby
Just grab a hold, come take control
Of my body and mind, soon we'll be making love, honey
Hope we do it fine
You're my medicine open up and let me in
Oh darling, darling, you're so great
I can't wait for you to operate
Heal me, my darling
I can't wait for you to operate
Heal me, my darling
I can't wait for you to operate
Heal me, my darling
I can't wait for you to heal me
Heal me, my darling
Heal me, my darling
Heal me, my darling
I can't wait for you to
Heal me, my darling
Oh baby, whenever these blue teardrops are falling
Heal me, my darling
Heal me, my darling
@hastur9981
I believe this version is from his Live from Mars album. One of the best live albums I have ever heard by the way. If anyone is going to buy it, make sure to get the 2 disc version. 1st disc is Ben and the Innocent Criminals. 2nd disc is just Ben and his acoustic. Peace
@paulomauriciolima021
Ouvi essa versão hoje em uma rádio nova, parei o carro na hora pra apreciar! É de arrepiar, canta muito.
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@skirtvin
I remember going into the local music store for some good music. Diamonds on the Inside was what was recommended. I only asked for some good tunes. Stay Tuned in Wolfeboro, NH. Glad I walked in that day.
@johnf5476
one of the best musician / songwriters around ........... listening to this guy gives me so much ... thank you BEN , your music has saved me from some desparate times ...........
@ryandaley3351
Ben Harper is an amazing artist. He's always been one of my absolute favorites. He does this song justice, which is not easy.
@VeigaGuilherme
infelizmente Marvin Gaye morreu, graças a Deus Ben Harper surgiu... o mundo da música gira assim. Não há dia que seja como o outro mas em todos há o sol.
@evapm85
Bem observado.