Sexual Healing
Connor Sarah Lyrics


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Ooh, now let's get down tonight
Baby I'm hot just like an oven
I need some lovin'
And baby, I can't hold it much longer
It's getting stronger and stronger

And when I get that feeling
I want sexual Healing
Sexual healing, oh baby
Makes me feel so fine
Helps to relieve my mind
Sexual Healing baby, is good for me
Sexual Healing is something that's good for me

Whenever blue tear drops are falling
And my emotional stability is leaving me
There is something I can do
I can get on the telephone and call you up baby, and
Honey I know you'll be there to relieve me
The love you give to me will free me
If you don't know the things you're dealing

I can tell you, darling,
That 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
Baby I got sick this morning
A sea was storming inside of me
Baby I think I'm capsizing
The waves are rising and rising

And when I get that feeling
I want sexual Healing
Sexual Healing is good for me
Makes me feel so fine, it's such a rush
Helps to relieve the mind, and it's good for us

Sexual healing, baby, is good for me
Sexual healing is something that's good for me
And it's good for me and it's good to me
My baby oh
Come take control, just grab a hold
Of my body and mind soon we'll be making it
Honey, oh we're feeling fine
You're my medicine open up and let me in

Darling, you're so great
I can't wait for you to operate
I can't wait for you to operate




When I get this feeling,
I need sexual healing

Overall Meaning

The song "Sexual Healing" by Marvin Gaye was released in 1982, several years before the artist's untimely death in 1984. The lyrics describe the physical and emotional need for intimate affection and healing through sexual contact. The opening lines suggest a sense of urgency and building desire, with the singer referring to themselves as being "hot" like an oven and craving the relief of sexual intimacy. The chorus emphasizes the healing powers of sexual contact, with the repetition of the phrase "sexual healing" serving to reinforce the idea. The second verse describes a sense of emotional instability that can be remedied through the love and support of a partner, specifically through sexual contact. The final verse returns to the physical sensations of desire and the need for sexual healing in order to find relief.


One interesting fact about the song is that it was Gaye's biggest hit in years, reaching number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and remaining on the chart for 20 weeks. Another interesting fact is that the song was co-written by David Ritz, who had previously collaborated with Gaye on his autobiography. Additionally, the song's distinctive synth sound was created by keyboardist Odell Brown, who used a Roland Jupiter-8 synthesizer to achieve the effect. "Sexual Healing" was also covered by a number of other artists, including Ben Harper and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.


Another interesting fact about "Sexual Healing" is that the song was originally intended to be much slower and more ballad-like. However, Gaye's producer, Freddy Cousaert, convinced him to speed up the tempo and give the song a more danceable beat. This decision likely contributed to the song's commercial success and popularity in dance clubs. Additionally, the song's music video featured Gaye alongside a number of backup dancers, which was somewhat unusual for the artist's videos at the time.


The chords for "Sexual Healing" are as follows:


Intro: A7sus4 A7


Verse: A7sus4 A7 | A7sus4 A7 | D7 | Dmaj7


Chorus: A7sus4 A7 | A7sus4 A7 | D7 | Dmaj7 | A7sus4 A7 | A7sus4 A7 | D7 | Dmaj7


Bridge: F#m7 | B7 | E7 | A7


Verse 2: (same as verse 1)


Chorus 2: (same as chorus 1)


Outro: A7sus4 A7 | A7sus4 A7 | D7 | Dmaj7


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh, now let's get down tonight
Let's start doing it, baby


Baby I'm hot just like an oven
I'm feeling sexy, yeah


I need some lovin'
I want to be loved by you


And baby, I can't hold it much longer
I'm so aroused, can't help myself


It's getting stronger and stronger
My desire is growing more intense


And when I get that feeling
When I'm feeling this way


I want sexual Healing
I need you to make me feel good


Sexual healing, oh baby
Intimacy with you cures my soul


Makes me feel so fine
It's a pleasure to be with you


Helps to relieve my mind
It calms me down


Sexual Healing baby, is good for me
Being with you physically is beneficial to me


Sexual Healing is something that's good for me
Having sex with you is what I need


Whenever blue tear drops are falling
When I'm feeling down and crying


And my emotional stability is leaving me
I'm losing control of my emotions


There is something I can do
I know what will make me feel better


I can get on the telephone and call you up baby, and
I can call you for comfort


Honey I know you'll be there to relieve me
I know you'll make me feel better


The love you give to me will free me
Your love will help me release my pain


If you don't know the things you're dealing
If you're not sure how to help me


I can tell you, darling,
I will tell you, my love


That it's sexual healing
My answer is sex with you


Get up, get up, get up, get up,
Let's do it right now, baby


Let's make love tonight
Let's get intimate tonight


Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up,
Come on, baby, wake up


'Cause you do it right
You're an excellent lover


Baby I got sick this morning
I'm feeling sick, overwhelmed with desire


A sea was storming inside of me
My feelings are uncontrollable


Baby I think I'm capsizing
I'm losing my mind with lust


The waves are rising and rising
My desire is growing and growing


And it's good for me and it's good to me
Having sex with you is amazing for me


My baby oh
My love for you, oh


Come take control, just grab a hold
Lead the way, take charge


Of my body and mind soon we'll be making it
We'll soon be having sex


Honey, oh we're feeling fine
We're feeling great together


You're my medicine open up and let me in
Being with you is my cure, let's get intimate


Darling, you're so great
My love for you is immense


I can't wait for you to operate
I want you to take me to ecstasy


I can't wait for you to operate
I want you to make love to me


When I get this feeling,
When I'm feeling this way


I need sexual healing
I need sex with you




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Ritz, Marvin Gaye, Odell Brown

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@bricesmith981

Ooh, now let's get down tonight
Baby I'm hot just like an oven
I need some lovin'
And baby, I can't hold it much longer
It's getting stronger and stronger
And when I get that feeling
I want sexual Healing
Sexual healing, oh baby
Makes me feel so fine
Helps to relieve my mind
Sexual Healing baby, is good for me
Sexual Healing is something that's good for me
Whenever blue tear drops are falling
And my emotional stability is leaving me
There is something I can do
I can get on the telephone and call you up baby, and
Honey I know you'll be there to relieve me
The love you give to me will free me
If you don't know the things you're dealing
I can tell you, darling,
That 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
Baby I got sick this morning
A sea was storming inside of me
Baby I think I'm capsizing
The waves are rising and rising
And when I get that feeling
I want sexual Healing
Sexual Healing is good for me
Makes me feel so fine, it's such a rush
Helps to relieve the mind, and it's good for us
Sexual healing, baby, is good for me
Sexual healing is something that's good for me
And it's good for me and it's good to me
My baby oh
Come take control, just grab a hold
Of my body and mind soon we'll be making it
Honey, oh we're feeling fine
You're my medicine open up and let me in
Darling, you're so great
I can't wait for you to operate
I can't wait for you to operate
When I get this feeling,
I need sexual healing
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@allanwindson7910

Ooh, baby now let's get down tonight
Baby I'm hot just like an oven
I need some lovin'
And baby, I can't hold it much longer
It's getting stronger and stronger
And when I get that feeling
I want Sexual Healing
Sexual Healing, oh baby
Makes me feel so fine
Helps to relieve my mind
Sexual Healing baby, is good for me
Sexual Healing is something that's good for me

Whenever blue tear drops are falling
And my emotional stability is leaving me
There is something I can do
I just get on telephone and call you my baby, and
Honey I know you'll be there to heal me
The love you give to me will free me
If you don't know the things you're dealing
I can tell you, darling, that 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, 'cos you do it right
Baby I got sick this morning
A sea was storming inside of me
Baby I think I'm capsizing
The waves are rising and rising
And when I get that feeling
I need Sexual Healing
Sexual Healing is good for me
Makes me feel so fine, it's such a rush
Helps to relieve the mind, and it's good for us
Sexual Healing, baby, is good for me
Sexual Healing is something that's good for me

And it's good for me
and it's so, so good to me
My baby ohhh
Come take control, just grab a hold
Of my body and mind
Soon we'll be making it
Honey, oh we're feeling fine
You're my medicine open up and let me in
Darling, you're so great
I can't wait for you to operate
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.



All comments from YouTube:

@MichelleToscano3010

Essa música é fabulosa! E essa versão é esplêndida! Marvin Gaye é sem dúvidas, um dos melhores cantores desse mundo.

@PurplePinkRed

I really enjoyed this! Never heard a female voice on this or a duet version. Marvin Gaye will always be the classic and the best, but Ne-Yo and Sarah have great voices. Whoever did Sarah's make-up, hair and outfits were spot on. The overall video concept is fantastic too.

@djbreezemusic

Bolton also did good!

@PurplePinkRed

@BassLevels Entertainment Yes indeed!

@markjohnson8436

Hello beautiful 😍

@patinho5589

The video is just referencing the film 9 and a half weeks scene for scene

@myraallen2951

She pretty

@luacristal9427

Amei a versão dela que é muito parecida com a do extraordinário George Michael mas a música é de Marvin Gaye 🖤

@andreiadesouzasilva5410

Que vibe!!!
Coloco essa música e meu esposo já sabe!!!😋

@CarlosSilva-pm1vn

Clássico dos clássicos essa versão ficou top demais ainda mais com essa voz da Sarah Connor e o Ne-Yo.

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