Sexual Healing
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
In Marvin Gaye's song "Sexual Healing," the opening lines give the impression that the singer is urging someone to wake up or get up. The song goes on to describe the need for sexual healing as something that is pleasurable and helps to relieve the mind. The lyrics have a sensual quality to them, with the singer implying that he is in need of some physical intimacy.
The song's lyrics suggest that sexual healing can benefit both the body and mind. The repetition of the phrase "heal me my darling" reinforces the idea that this healing is not just physical, but emotional as well. The singer seems to be making a direct appeal to his lover, urging her to come to him and provide him with the healing he needs.
The overall theme of "Sexual Healing" is one of desire and the need for intimate human connection. The song is a classic example of Marvin Gaye's ability to create soulful music that speaks directly to the heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Get up, get up, get up, get up
Encouraging oneself to start the day.
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
Repeating the previous line.
Oh, baby now let's get down tonight (ba-ba-ba, bum)
Asking to engage in an intimate activity tonight.
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)
It's getting stronger and stronger
Expressing intense feelings of sexual desire and need for physical intimacy.
When I get that feeling
I want sexual healing
Sexual healing, oh baby
Makes me feel so fine
Identifying the desire for physical intimacy as a means of relieving stress and feeling good.
Helps to relieve my mind
Sexual healing baby, is good for me
Sexual healing is something that's good for me
Elaborating on the benefits of physical intimacy as a way to relieve anxiety and maintain overall well-being.
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
Describing a situation in which emotional distress is relieved by reaching out to a partner for physical and emotional support.
Let's make love tonight
'Cause you do it right
Expressing confidence in the partner's ability to provide satisfying physical intimacy.
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'
Describing physical and emotional distress in vivid metaphors, expressing the urgent need for physical intimacy.
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
Reiterating the benefits of physical intimacy for both parties involved.
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
Inviting the partner to take the lead and assuring them of their ability to provide physical and emotional satisfaction.
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)
Expressing a persistent desire for physical and emotional support and the urgent need for physical intimacy, especially in times of loneliness.
Please don't procrastinate
It's not good to masturbate
Not from the original song
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Ritz, Marvin Gaye, Odell Brown
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