Sexual Healing
Hot 8 Brass Band vs. Marvin Gaye Lyrics
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(Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up)
Oh, baby now let's get down tonight (ba-ba-ba, bum)
Ooh baby, I'm hot just like an oven (heal me my darling, heal me my darling)
I need some lovin'
And baby, I can't hold it much longer (heal me my darling, heal me my darling)
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 teardrops are fallin'
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 thing you're dealing
Oh 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 mornin' (heal me my darling, heal me my darling)
A sea was stormin' inside of me
Baby, I think I'm capsizin'(heal me my darling, heal me my darling)
The waves are risin' and risin'
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, it's good for me
Sexual healing is something that's good for me
Well, it's good for me and it's so 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
I'll be 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
(Heal me my darling)
(Heal me my darling)
I can't wait for you to operate
When I get this feeling (heal me my darling)
I need sexual healing
Oh, when I get this feeling (heal me my darling)
I need sexual healing
I gotta have sexual healing, darling (heal me my darling)
'Cause I'm all alone
I need Sexual healing, darling (heal me my darling)
'Til you come back home (heal me my darling)
Please don't procrastinate
It's not good to masturbate
The lyrics to "Sexual Healing" by Marvin Gaye are a plea for sexual intimacy as a cure for the singer's emotional and physical pain. The use of repetition in the song emphasizes the urgency of the singer's need for sexual comfort. The first stanza establishes the singer's need for love and affection, which intensifies into a physical desire. This desire is the central theme of the song and becomes increasingly urgent as the singer pleads for sexual healing in the chorus.
The second stanza introduces the idea that the singer's emotional and mental state can be improved through sexual healing. The singer is using sex as a way to cope with their emotional turmoil. The third stanza conveys a sense of urgency as the singer pleads for sexual healing. The repetition of "heal me my darling" emphasizes the physical and emotional pain that the singer is experiencing, and their need for sexual healing.
The use of brass instrumentation in the Hot 8 Brass Band's cover of "Sexual Healing" gives the song a different tone, incorporating the sounds of traditional New Orleans jazz. The upbeat instrumentation contrasts with the melancholic tone of the lyrics, creating a unique interpretation of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
(Get up, get up, get up, get up)
Wake up and start your day with energy
(Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up)
Rise and shine, the day has begun
Oh, baby now let's get down tonight (ba-ba-ba, bum)
Let's have a good time tonight
Ooh baby, I'm hot just like an oven (heal me my darling, heal me my darling)
I'm in need of your love and sexual healing
I need some lovin'
I want to receive love from my partner
And baby, I can't hold it much longer (heal me my darling, heal me my darling)
My desire for you is increasing and I need you to heal me with your love
It's getting stronger and stronger
My desire for you is intensifying
When I get that feeling
When I start to feel a certain way
I want sexual healing
I desire sexual intimacy with my partner
Sexual healing, oh baby
The sexual intimacy with my partner makes me feel good
Makes me feel so fine
It brings me pleasure and happiness
Helps to relieve my mind
It helps me to relax and forget my worries
Sexual healing baby, is good for me
Sexual intimacy with my partner is beneficial to me
Sexual healing is something that's good for me
Sexual intimacy is a positive thing for me
Whenever blue teardrops are fallin'
When I'm feeling sad and emotional
And my emotional stability is leaving me
When I'm feeling unstable emotionally
There is something I can do
I know what I need to do to feel better
I can get on the telephone and call you up, baby
I can call my partner to seek comfort and healing
And honey I know you'll be there to relieve me
I know that my partner will be there to comfort me
The love you give to me will free me
My partner's love has the power to make me feel better
If you don't know the thing you're dealing
If you're not sure how to help me
Oh I can tell you, darling, that it's sexual healing
I know that sexual intimacy will help me feel better
(Get up, get up, get up, get up)
It's time to start the process of healing
Let's make love tonight
Let's be intimate tonight
(Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up)
It's time to wake up and start the day
'Cause you do it right
My partner satisfies me sexually
Baby, I got sick this mornin' (heal me my darling, heal me my darling)
I'm feeling unwell and need your love to make me feel better
A sea was stormin' inside of me
My emotions are turbulent and conflicted
Baby, I think I'm capsizin'(heal me my darling, heal me my darling)
I'm feeling overwhelmed and need your help
The waves are risin' and risin'
My emotions are getting more intense
Sexual healing is good for me
Sexual intimacy with my partner makes me feel better
It's such a rush
It's an exhilarating feeling
And it's good for us
Sexual intimacy with my partner is beneficial to our relationship
Well, it's good for me and it's so good to me my baby, oh
Sexual intimacy is pleasurable and positive for me and my partner
Come take control, just grab a hold
Take charge and initiate intimacy
Of my body and mind, soon we'll be making it, honey
We will be intimate soon and it will feel great
I'll be feeling fine
It will make me feel great
You're my medicine, open up and let me in
Sexual intimacy is like medicine to me and I want us to be intimate
Darling, you're so great, I can't wait for you to operate
I enjoy being intimate with you and can't wait for more
(Heal me my darling)
I want you to heal me with your love
I can't wait for you to operate
I'm looking forward to being together intimately
When I get this feeling (heal me my darling)
When I desire sexual intimacy (please heal me with your love)
I need sexual healing
I need sexual intimacy with my partner
I gotta have sexual healing, darling (heal me my darling)
I need your love and sexual intimacy to heal me
'Cause I'm all alone
I feel lonely and need your love
I need Sexual healing, darling (heal me my darling)
I need your love and sexual intimacy to heal me
'Til you come back home (heal me my darling)
I need your love until you come back to me
Please don't procrastinate
Please don't wait to give me your love and intimacy
It's not good to masturbate
Masturbation is not a substitute for sexual intimacy with my partner
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: David Ritz, Marvin Gaye, Odell Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JasonSmith-bc3bm
Ever since I heard this in the movie "Chef" I've been absolutely hooked!
@sizwesithole5082
the same "bug" bit me
@danedmonds8112
Me too
@sizika3979
really good movie
@highjix
wow, this comment is soooo old, but I am going to respond anyway.
After watching that movie, I downloaded this song and it is in constant rotation on my play list, even more so the Marvin Gaye's version of it
@theLatestkraze
Same i like this version so much It makes me so happy
@kvarner6886
My fiancé is from New Orleans and introduced me to this group about 15 years ago and I have such great memories of this song and falling in love. I can't thank these guys enough.
@MistaMeowmers
The scene in Chef with this song has got to be my favorite scene from that movie. They just sing it so well, a lot of feeling (I know they're acting but still.)
@StevenWauford
Mista Meowmers I'll be honest, I'm pretty sure that Jon Favreau just turned on the camera at that point and said, "Let's do some silly stuff and embarass the kid", lol
@MistaMeowmers
Steven Wauford wouldn't be surprised haha