I don't think it's necessarily about sex. It's about wanting to start the day with some love and affection. Maybe a warm cuddle. I'm not alone in interpreting it that way! For example:
"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
Have you ever seen the moon
Shine so bright, shine so bright at night.
Holding on to all you have,
So scared of flight.
Have you ever felt the sun
Shine so warm, shine so warm on your face.
Giving all that you have left
Your ounce of strength
Did you think that it could be all by one?
Could it be possible that we are all one?
Did you think that it could be all by one?
Have you ever touched the darkness?
Lit a light to hold a room?
Shining on to show the way,
The pathway to the light of day.
Did you think that it could be all by one?
Could it be possible that we are all one?
Did you think that it could be all by one?
Have you ever had a lost hope
Gone in the wind?
Have you ever fallen a part
Over something you did?
Your actions seem so course
Your efforts in vain
To the one who is upstairs
Controlling the rain.
Have you ever found yourself
All alone without a place called home?
Have you ever felt a part
From your God?
Have you ever?
Have you ever seen the moon?
Have you ever felt the sun?
Have you ever touched the darkness?
Have you ever found yourself?
Shine so bright, shine so bright at night.
Holding on to all you have,
So scared of flight.
Have you ever felt the sun
Shine so warm, shine so warm on your face.
Giving all that you have left
Your ounce of strength
Did you think that it could be all by one?
Could it be possible that we are all one?
Did you think that it could be all by one?
Have you ever touched the darkness?
Lit a light to hold a room?
Shining on to show the way,
The pathway to the light of day.
Did you think that it could be all by one?
Could it be possible that we are all one?
Did you think that it could be all by one?
Have you ever had a lost hope
Gone in the wind?
Have you ever fallen a part
Over something you did?
Your actions seem so course
Your efforts in vain
To the one who is upstairs
Controlling the rain.
Have you ever found yourself
All alone without a place called home?
Have you ever felt a part
From your God?
Have you ever?
Have you ever seen the moon?
Have you ever felt the sun?
Have you ever touched the darkness?
Have you ever found yourself?
Lyrics submitted by guitarchik
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