By quantriweb2023 
In the realm of soul music, few voices have echoed with the raw passion and emotional depth quite like that of Marvin Gaye. His voice, a powerful instrument of emotion, soared across airwaves, telling tales of love, loss, and the intense complexities of human life. Among his numerous timeless classics, one standout remains a beacon of hope and sensuality—the iconic song “Sexual Healing.”
Released in the turbulent year of 1982, “Sexual Healing” emerged as a critical balm during an era weighed down by harsh realities. It became a soul-stirring plea for emotional and physical connection, touching the hearts and spirits of a generation desperately yearning for comfort and love. The song’s introductory notes—a delicate cascade of piano keystrokes—set a mood that was more than music; it was an intimate invitation. As Marvin Gaye’s impassioned vocals rose, a compelling vulnerability and yearning pierced listeners to their core.
But “Sexual Healing” is not simply a love ballad. It is an anthem of emotional liberation and profound self-discovery. Gaye’s lyrics portray a man in search of healing—a longing for a connection that transcends superficial desire. His repeated chorus, “Sexual healing, baby, is good for me,” resounds as a powerful mantra, boldly proclaiming the transformative and healing power of love and intimacy.
Gaye’s performance remains etched in history as a legendary moment in music. His voice, raw yet tender and compellingly urgent, conveys an aching desire for solace and connection. The song’s musical arrangement—an intoxicating blend of soulful grooves, funky rhythms, and finely woven strings—melds perfectly with Gaye’s vocal delivery, weaving an immersive atmosphere of sensuality and intimacy.
More than a song, “Sexual Healing” has transcended all barriers to become a vital cultural symbol—an emblem of love, hope, and the incredible power of music to heal hearts. Marvin Gaye’s legacy pulsates through this masterpiece, demonstrating his rare ability to forge a deep emotional connection with listeners. As the world’s challenges continue unabated, “Sexual Healing” endures as a luminous beacon to remind us all of the healing strength within love, human connection, and the resilient human spirit.
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Lyrics: Sexual Healing
Get up, get up, get up, get up!
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up!Oh, baby now let’s get down tonightOoh baby, I’m hot just like an oven
I need some lovin’
And baby, I can’t hold it much longer
It’s getting stronger and strongerAnd when I get that feeling
I want sexual healing
Sexual healing, oh baby
Makes me feel so fineHelps to relieve my mind
Sexual healing baby, is good for me
Sexual healing is something that’s good for meWhenever 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 babyAnd 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
Ohh I can tell you, darling, that it’s sexual healingGet up, get up, get up, get up
Let’s make love tonight
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wake up
‘Cause you do it rightBaby, 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 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 usSexual 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, ohhCome 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 operateI can’t wait for you to operate
When I get this feeling
I need sexual healing
Oh when I get this feeling
I need sexual healing
I gotta have sexual healing, darling
‘Cause I’m all alone
Sexual healing, darling
Till you come back homePlease don’t procrastinate
It’s not good to masturbate