Sexual Healing
Queen of Japan Lyrics


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Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up!
Oh baby now, let's get down tonight
Ooo baby, I'm hot just like an oven
I need some lovin' baby
I can't hold it much longer
It's gettin' stronger and stronger
When I get that feelin'
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 the 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
Say honey, I know you'll be there to relieve me
'Cause the love you give to me will be
If you don't know the thing you're dealing
I can tell you darlin', that it's sexual healing
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'
A sea was stormin' inside of me
Baby, I think I'm capsizin'
The waves are risin' and risin'
And when I get that feelin'
I want sexual healing, sexual healing
(It's good for me)
Makes me feel so fine
(It's such a rush)
Helps to relieve my 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 good to me, my baby
Oh oh, come take control
Just grab a hold of my body and mind
Soon we'll be makin' it honey
Oh, we'll be doin' fine
You're my medicine
Open up and let me in
Darlin', you're so pretty
I can't wait for you to operate




Let's make love tonight!
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up, 'cause you do it right!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Queen of Japan's song Sexual Healing are a direct tribute and ode to Marvin Gaye's 1982 song with the same title. The song is about sexual desire and the healing power it brings to the singer. The first verse describes the singer's increasing sexual desire and need for physical love. The second verse describes emotional instability and the healing power of calling one's lover. The chorus repeats the phrase "sexual healing" and emphasizes the positive impact it has on the singer's emotional and physical state. The bridge of the song introduces the idea that the lover is like a medicine and that the act of intimacy is a kind of healing.


The song was originally written by Marvin Gaye and released in 1982. It was a massive hit, reaching number one on the R&B charts and number three on the Pop charts. The song is widely regarded as one of Gaye's most successful and enduring classics. In 1995, a remix of the song by Ben Liebrand became a hit in the UK and other parts of Europe. Queen of Japan's cover of the song was released in 2004 and was included on their album Headrush.


Line by Line Meaning

Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up!
Come on, get up and pay attention!


Oh baby now, let's get down tonight
Let's have sex tonight.


Ooo baby, I'm hot just like an oven
I'm really turned on and need sexual release.


I need some lovin' baby
I need your sexual attention and affection.


I can't hold it much longer
I'm extremely aroused and can't wait any more.


It's gettin' stronger and stronger
My sexual desire is intensifying rapidly.


When I get that feelin'
When I'm feeling this sexually aroused.


I want sexual healing, sexual healing
I want sex as a way to heal and satisfy me.


Oh baby, makes me feel so fine
After sex, I feel calm and happy.


Helps to relieve my mind
Sex helps me cope with my emotional issues.


Sexual healing baby is good for me
Sex is a healthy way to fulfill my needs.


Sexual healing is something that's good for me
I know that sex is beneficial for my well-being.


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


And my emotional stability is leaving me
When I'm feeling emotionally unstable and vulnerable.


There is something I can do
I know that sex with you can help me feel better.


I can get on the telephone and call you up, baby
I'll ask you to come over for sex.


Say honey, I know you'll be there to relieve me
I trust that you'll come and help me emotionally and sexually.


'Cause the love you give to me will be
I believe your love for me will help me heal.


If you don't know the thing you're dealing
If you don't understand how to help me.


I can tell you darlin', that it's sexual healing
I'll explain that sex is what I need to feel better.


Get up, get up, get up, let's make love tonight!
Come on, let's have sex now.


Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up, 'cause you do it right!
You turn me on and know how to satisfy me, so wake up and have sex with me.


Baby I got sick this mornin'
I woke up feeling physically and emotionally unwell.


A sea was stormin' inside of me
My intense feelings and sexual desires were overwhelming me.


Baby, I think I'm capsizin'
I feel like I'm losing control and need you to help me.


The waves are risin' and risin'
My sexual desire is getting stronger and stronger.


And when I get that feelin'
When I'm feeling this sexually aroused.


I want sexual healing, sexual healing
I want sex to help heal my emotional and physical needs.


(It's good for me)
Sex is therapeutic and beneficial for my well-being.


Makes me feel so fine
After having sex, I feel calm and satisfied.


(It's such a rush)
Sex is an exhilarating and thrilling experience for me.


Helps to relieve my mind
Sex helps me feel less anxious and overwhelmed.


(And it's good for us)
Sex strengthens our emotional and physical bond as a couple.


Sexual healing baby is good for me
I believe that sex with you is healthy and helpful for me.


Sexual healing is something that's good for me
I know that sex is a positive and enriching experience for me.


And it's good for me
I understand that sex is a necessary and vital part of my life.


And it's so good to me, my baby
Sex with you is especially important and fulfilling for me.


Oh oh, come take control
I want you to take charge of our sexual encounter.


Just grab a hold of my body and mind
Take physical and emotional control of me during sex.


Soon we'll be makin' it honey
We'll soon be having sex.


Oh, we'll be doin' fine
We'll both be satisfied during and after sex.


You're my medicine
Sex with you helps me heal emotionally and physically.


Open up and let me in
Let me in emotionally and physically during sex.


Darlin', you're so pretty
I'm attracted to you physically and emotionally.


I can't wait for you to operate
I can't wait for us to have sex.


Let's make love tonight!
Let's have sex and satisfy our desires.


Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up, 'cause you do it right!
I'm aroused and know that you're the right person to satisfy me.




Writer(s): MARVIN GAYE, ODELL BROWN, DAVID RITZ

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