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. Also in October, Harper contributed a live recording of the song "Oppression" to For The Lady, a benefit album for jailed Nobel Peace Prize winner and Burmese pro-democracy advocate Aung San Suu Kyi.
Over the summer of 2005, when the Zooma tour scheduled with Trey Anastasio and various side stage performers was canceled, Harper engaged in 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. This series of concerts saw the debut of a number of new 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.
Harper finished a worldwide tour in support of the album in 2006, with support from Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley on the North American leg.
Though uncredited, he appears briefly in the 2006 David Lynch film Inland Empire, alongside his wife Laura Dern.
Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals recorded a new album, Lifeline, in Paris. It was released in 2007. He also covered John Lennon's "Beautiful Boy" on the benefit CD Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur.
Ben has achieved great success in Brazil and Portugal, because of his collaboration "Boa Sorte/Good Luck" with Brazilian singer Vanessa da Mata, which peaked at #1 in the Portuguese charts.
Harper is part of the No Nukes group which is against the expansion of nuclear power. In 2007 the group recorded a music video of a new version of the Buffalo Springfield song "For What It's Worth".[6][7]
Ben Harper formed a new band in 2008, Relentless7, with Texas-based musicians Jason Mozersky (guitar), Jesse Ingalls (bass) , and Jordan Richardson (drums). The album White Lies for Dark Times, credited to Ben Harper and Relentless7, was released on May 5, 2009.
Sexual Healing
Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals Lyrics
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Baby, I'm hot just like your oven
I need some lovin'
And baby, I can't hold it much longer
It's getting stronger and stronger
When I get this feeling I want
Sexual healing
Sexual healing
It helps to relieve my mind
Sexual healing, is good for us
Sexual healing is something that is so very good for me
Whenever these blue tear drops 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 and 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
Well 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, I got sick this morning
Well a sea was storming inside of me
Baby, I think I'm capsizing
The waves are rising and rising
And when I get this feeling I want
Sexual healing
Sexual healing
It makes me feel so fine
It helps to relieve the mind
Sexual healing, is good for us
Sexual healing, darling, is good for us
Oh it?s good for us, oh it's so good to me
My baby Whoahohh
Just grab a hold
Come take control
Of my body and mind
Soon we'll be making love
Honey, oh we're feeling 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
I can't wait for you to operate
I can't wait for you to operate
I can't wait for you to heal me
I can't wait for you to
Oh whenever these blue teardrops are falling
You know I come calling
Heal me, my darling
The song "Sexual Healing" is a classic R&B song, released in 1982 by Marvin Gaye. Ben Harper and The Innocent Criminals covered the song in their own style, adding their unique rock and blues sound to the already soulful classic. The lyrics of the song explore the desire for sexual intimacy with a partner, specifically the healing power that it can have. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and need for this type of intimacy, as the singer is struggling with emotional instability and physical discomfort. The use of "sexual healing" as a metaphor for emotional and physical healing is the main theme of the song, emphasizing the importance of intimacy and connection in supporting overall well-being.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer has a specific person in mind for this type of healing, as they mention being able to call them up when feeling these emotions. This highlights the importance of having a supportive partner who can provide comfort and aid in times of need. The use of simple, repetitive lines throughout the song adds to the feeling of urgency and desire for healing.
Overall, the lyrics of "Sexual Healing" are an exploration of the importance of intimate connection for physical and emotional well-being, portrayed through powerful metaphors and emotive language.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh baby now let's get down tonight
Let's have sex tonight
Baby, I'm hot just like your oven
I'm feeling very horny
I need some lovin'
I need to have sex
And baby, I can't hold it much longer
I'm going to orgasm soon
It's getting stronger and stronger
My sexual desire is increasing
When I get this feeling I want
Sexual healing
Sexual healing
When I'm feeling this way, I want to have sex to feel better
It makes me feel so fine
It helps to relieve my mind
Sex is good for me both physically and mentally
Sexual healing, is good for us
Sexual healing is something that is so very good for me
Sex is not only good for me, but also good for us as a couple
Whenever these blue tear drops are falling, oh no
And my emotional stability is leaving me
When I'm feeling down and stressed, sex can help me feel better
But there is something I can do
Oh I can get on the telephone and call you up baby
Darling I know you'll be there to relieve me
I can call you to come and have sex with me to help me feel better
The love you give to me will free me
So if you don't know the things you're dealing
Well I can tell you darling, oh it's
Sexual healing
Your love and sex can help me get through tough times
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
Let's have sex now because it feels great and you're good at it
Baby, I got sick this morning
Well a sea was storming inside of me
Baby, I think I'm capsizing
The waves are rising and rising
My sexual desire is so strong that it's making me physically sick and overwhelmed
Soon we'll be making love
Honey, oh we're feeling fine
You're my medicine open up and let me in
Oh Darling darling, you're so great
Sex is like medicine to me and you're amazing at it
I can't wait for you to operate
I can't wait for you to heal me
I can't wait to have sex with you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: David Ritz, Marvin Gaye, Odell Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@carlosalmeida9890
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.