Sexual Healing
Michael Bolton Lyrics


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Heal me, my darling
Heal me, my darling

Baby, I'm hot just like an oven
I need some lovin', yeah
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, 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
Oh, I can get on the telephone, 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
Ooh, I can tell you, darling, that it's sexual healing

Heal me, my darling
Heal me, my darling

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

When I get that feeling
I want sexual healing
Sexual healing is something
That's good for me

And it's good for me
And it's so good to me, my baby, ohh
Just take control, just grab a hold
Of my body and mind, soon we'll be making it
Honey, 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
Wake up

If you don't know
The truth you're dealing
Oh, I can tell you, darling
That it's sexual healing

Sexual, oh yeah
Makes me feel so fine
Helps to relieve my mind
Sexual healing, baby

Oh, baby
Oh, when I get that feeling, baby
Oh, when I get that feeling
It's sexual healing, baby
Oh, when I get that feeling

Heal me, my darling
Heal me, my darling




Heal me, my darling
Oh, baby

Overall Meaning

In Michael Bolton's song Sexual Healing, the singer is calling on his lover to heal him through physical intimacy, which he refers to as "sexual healing". He is in desperate need of affection and comfort, as he compares his feelings to an oven that is heating up and a stormy sea that is capsizing him. However, he believes that he can find solace in his lover's touch, which he views as a form of medicine for his emotional state.


Throughout the song, the lyrics emphasize the idea that sexual healing is not only pleasurable but also a necessary component of emotional well-being. The singer suggests that this kind of "healing" is good for him and helps to relieve his mind. He encourages his lover to take control and "grab a hold" of his body and mind, expressing his willingness to let himself be vulnerable in order to experience the healing power of physical intimacy.


Overall, the song is a passionate declaration of the importance of physical intimacy in emotional healing and well-being.


Line by Line Meaning

Heal me, my darling
Asking for romantic partner's sexual affection


Heal me, my darling
Asking for romantic partner's sexual affection


Baby, I'm hot just like an oven
Feeling an overwhelming sense of sexual arousal


I need some lovin', yeah
Desire love and sexual contact from partner


And baby, I can't hold it much longer
Feeling like can't control sexual urges anymore


It's getting stronger and stronger
Sexual arousal is increasing


And when I get that feeling
Refers to sexual arousal


I want sexual healing
Sexual connection is required to feel better


Sexual healing, baby
Sexual pleasure is needed to feel better


Makes me feel so fine
Sexual pleasure brings happiness and relaxation


Helps to relieve my mind
Sexual pleasure makes one forget their troubles


Sexual healing, baby
Sexual pleasure is needed to feel better


Is good for me
Sexual pleasure is beneficial to one's mental health


Sexual healing is something
Sexual pleasure is necessary


That's good for me
Sexual pleasure is beneficial to one's mental health


Whenever blue tear drops are falling
A time when one is feeling emotional and sad


And my emotional stability is leaving me
One is losing their ability to remain emotionally balanced


There is something I can do
Seeking partner's presence for sexual healing


I can get on the telephone, call you up, baby
Calling partner for sexual healing


And honey, I know you'll be there to relieve me
Partner's sexual affection will bring relief


The love you give to me will free me
Partner's sexual affection will bring relief and freedom from emotional distress


If you don't know the thing you're dealing
Partner doesn't recognize need for sexual healing


Ooh, I can tell you, darling, that it's sexual healing
Explaining to partner that sexual connection is needed for emotional relief


Heal me, my darling
Asking for romantic partner's sexual affection


Heal me, my darling
Asking for romantic partner's sexual affection


Baby, I got sick this morning
Feeling physically ill due to sexual frustration


A sea was storming inside of me
Sexual arousal felt as though a storm is brewing


Baby, I think I'm capsizing
Losing control of sexual urges


The waves are rising and rising
Sexual arousal is increasing rapidly


When I get that feeling
Refers to sexual arousal


I want sexual healing
Sexual connection is required to feel better


Sexual healing is something
Sexual pleasure is necessary


That's good for me
Sexual pleasure is beneficial to one's mental health


And it's good for me
Sexual pleasure is beneficial to one's mental health


And it's so good to me, my baby, ohh
Sexual pleasure is greatly appreciated by partner


Just take control, just grab a hold
Partner taking charge of sexual healing


Of my body and mind, soon we'll be making it
Sexual healing leading to sexual intercourse


Honey, we're feeling fine
Sexual pleasure leading to emotional relief


You're my medicine
Partner's sexual affection leading to emotional relief


Open up and let me in
Partner requesting sexual intimacy


Darling, you're so great
Expressing admiration for partner


I can't wait for you to operate
Looking forward to partner's sexual healing


Get up
Implying one should rise to the challenge of providing sexual healing


Wake up
Implying one should awaken to the need for sexual healing


If you don't know
Partner is unaware of the need for sexual healing


The truth you're dealing
Partner doesn't grasp the need for sexual healing


Oh, I can tell you, darling
Explaining to partner that sexual healing is necessary


That it's sexual healing
Sexual connection is required for emotional relief


Sexual, oh yeah
Refers to sexual pleasure


Makes me feel so fine
Sexual pleasure brings happiness and relaxation


Helps to relieve my mind
Sexual pleasure makes one forget their troubles


Sexual healing, baby
Sexual pleasure is needed to feel better


Oh, baby
Term of endearment towards partner


Oh, when I get that feeling, baby
Refers to sexual arousal


Oh, when I get that feeling
Refers to sexual arousal


It's sexual healing, baby
Sexual connection is required to feel better


Oh, when I get that feeling
Refers to sexual arousal


Heal me, my darling
Asking for romantic partner's sexual affection


Heal me, my darling
Asking for romantic partner's sexual affection


Heal me, my darling
Asking for romantic partner's sexual affection


Oh, baby
Term of endearment towards partner




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Written by: David Ritz, Marvin Gaye, Odell Brown

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