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/
Quietly, thinking to myself,
Sharing have a mind,
Instead of nothing else,
The shakings just begun
The pleasantries are gone
This sad exchanges leaves neither one of us
So we finally gave up
The meaning that you give out
The time has come to act out
Its living torture, living torture
No talking when I want you to listen
No talking, 'cause its living torture,
Its living torture, its living torture
Don't know why
Don't know why
We can't stand our side
There are all too many faces
We don't see right
If I had known back then,
Whatever I know now,
I think I'd have answers
But I don't know why
So we finally gave up
The meanings that you give out
The time has come to act out
But here I am and I'm still living
Its living torture, living torture
No talking when I want you to listen
No talking, 'cause its living torture, living torture
Its living torture, its living torture
No talking when I want you to listen
Don't tell me what I'm trying to say to you
Oh no, I stole what it sounds like in my mind,
No talking when I want you to listen
No talking, 'cause its living torture, living torture
Its living torture, its living torture
No talking when I want you to listen
Don't tell me what I'm trying to say to you
Quietly, thinking to myself,
This sad exchange brings neither one of us
Sharing have a mind,
Instead of nothing else,
The shakings just begun
The pleasantries are gone
This sad exchanges leaves neither one of us
So we finally gave up
The meaning that you give out
The time has come to act out
Its living torture, living torture
No talking when I want you to listen
No talking, 'cause its living torture,
Its living torture, its living torture
Don't know why
Don't know why
We can't stand our side
There are all too many faces
We don't see right
If I had known back then,
Whatever I know now,
I think I'd have answers
But I don't know why
So we finally gave up
The meanings that you give out
The time has come to act out
But here I am and I'm still living
Its living torture, living torture
No talking when I want you to listen
No talking, 'cause its living torture, living torture
Its living torture, its living torture
No talking when I want you to listen
Don't tell me what I'm trying to say to you
Oh no, I stole what it sounds like in my mind,
No talking when I want you to listen
No talking, 'cause its living torture, living torture
Its living torture, its living torture
No talking when I want you to listen
Don't tell me what I'm trying to say to you
Quietly, thinking to myself,
This sad exchange brings neither one of us
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Sad Exchange Lyrics as written by James Ryan Black Robert Scott Anderson
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
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F*CKING AMAZING SONG! Of course I heard about it on the Daredevil Soundtrack, i'm utterly obsessed with anything from it. You can apply LOADS of different meanings to this but I don't care. It's a freakin' awesome song.