Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. was born in 1939 to Marvin Gay, Sr. and Alberta Gay in Washington, D.C.. Gaye began his career in Motown in 1958, and soon became Motown's top solo male artist. He scored numerous hits during the 1960s, among them "Ain't That Peculiar", "Stubborn Kind of Fellow", and "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)", as well as several hit duets with Tammi Terrell, including "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"" and "You're All I Need to Get By", before moving on to his own form of musical self-expression.
Along with Stevie Wonder, Gaye is notable for fighting the hit-making—but creatively restrictive—Motown record-making process, in which performers, songwriters and record producers were generally kept in separate camps. Gaye forced Motown to release his 1971 album What's Going On, which is today hailed as one of the best albums of all time. Subsequent releases proved that Gaye, who had been a part-time songwriter for Motown artists during his early years with the label, could write and produce his own singles without having to rely on the Motown system. This achievement would pave the way for the successes of later self-sufficient singer-songwriter-producers in African American music, such as Luther Vandross and Babyface.
During the 1970s, Gaye would release several other notable albums, including Let's Get It On and I Want You, and released several successful singles such as "Come Get to This", "Got to Give It Up" and "Sexual Healing". By the time of his shooting death in 1984, at the hands of his clergyman father, Gaye had become one of the most influential artists of the soul music era.
You Sexy Thing
Marvin Gaye Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Where you from you sexy thing?
I believe in miracles
Since you came along you sexy thing
Where did you come from, baby?
How did you know I needed you?
How did you know I needed you so badly?
Yesterday, I was one of the lonely people
Now you're laying close to me making love to me
I believe in miracles
Where you from you sexy thing
I believe in miracles
Since you came along you sexy thing
Where did you come from, angel?
How did you know I'd be the one?
Did you know you're everything I've prayed for?
Did you know every night and day
For everyday you give me love and satisfaction
Now you're laying next to me giving it to me
I believe in miracles
Where you from you sexy thing, you sexy thing, you
I believe in miracles
Since you came along you sexy thing
Oh, kiss me, you sexy thing
Touch me baby, you sexy thing
I love the way you touch me, darling
You sexy thing
Ooh, you sexy thing
Yesterday, I was one of the lonely people
Now you're laying close to me
Giving it to me
I believe in miracles
Where you from you sexy thing, sexy thing, you
I believe in miracles
Since you came along you sexy thing
Ooh, touch me
Kiss me, darling
I love the way you hug, baby
The lyrics to Marvin Gaye's "You Sexy Thing" convey a deep admiration for a person who has brought incredible joy and fulfillment to the singer's life. The repetition of the phrase "I believe in miracles" indicates that the arrival of this person is seen as a miraculous event, something unexpected and almost magical. The singer is in awe of this person and wonders where they came from, how they knew they were needed, and how they became such an important part of their life.
The use of sensual language throughout the song adds to the overall feeling of intimacy and desire. The repeated references to this person's sexiness and the way they touch and kiss the singer make it clear that their relationship is not just one of companionship, but also of deep physical attraction. In the end, the singer is overwhelmed by the love and satisfaction this person brings to their life, and they express their gratitude with a plea to keep loving and touching them.
Line by Line Meaning
I believe in miracles
I have faith in the impossible
Where you from you sexy thing?
Where are you from, beautiful person?
Since you came along you sexy thing
Since you appeared in my life, beautiful person
How did you know I needed you?
How did you understand that I required you in my life?
How did you know I needed you so badly?
How did you understand that I required you with so much desperation?
How did you know I'd give my heart gladly?
How did you understand that I would be willing to give you my heart with joy?
Yesterday, I was one of the lonely people
In the past, I was one of the individuals who lacked companionship
Now you're laying close to me making love to me
Now you're lying next to me, and we're intimate with each other
Where did you come from, angel?
Where did you appear from, heavenly being?
How did you know I'd be the one?
How did you understand that I would be the perfect one for you?
Did you know you're everything I've prayed for?
Did you realize that you are everything that I have asked for in my prayers?
Did you know every night and day
Did you realize that every day and night?
For everyday you give me love and satisfaction
Every day, you give me love and contentment
Now you're laying next to me giving it to me
Now you're lying next to me, and we're being intimate with each other
Oh, kiss me, you sexy thing
Oh, kiss me, attractive person
Touch me baby, you sexy thing
Please touch me, beautiful person
I love the way you touch me, darling
I adore how you touch me, beloved
Yesterday, I was one of the lonely people
In the past, I was one of the individuals without companionship
Giving it to me
Being intimate with me
Ooh, touch me
Ooh, please touch me
Kiss me, darling
Kiss me, beloved
I love the way you hug, baby
I adore how you embrace me, sweetheart
Contributed by Samantha N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dichtervanzuid1148
Sometimes songs are timeless...
I am from 1980... the song from 1975...
And in 2020...
I annoy my fiance with it...
And bring laughs on the faces of my 2 sons age 11 and almost 13...
Hot chocolate thank you for this song that always makes me smile.
Greetings from Holland,
Robin
@hezip
Hi. (Sorry for my bad English)
@rawrrarrawrrawrrar3066
sorry (hi for my bad english)
@elie933
Hey*
@robertcarlson4082
hi sorry (for my english)
@Androideaf
English. (Sorry bad hey my).
@mauricerodriguez2138
Darryl!
@mjj5508
“Hottest in the Office award goes to RYAN”
@mohamedbotale3021
Xxxzz
@Arken_i_parken
kevin is the hottest 😍😍😍
@connienyaruwata6619
Ryan started the fire