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/
I carry a madness
Everywhere I go
Over the border
And back to the snow
So if you see me
And I look right through
You shouldn't take it
As a reflection on you
Come on, turn up the sun
Turn it up for everyone
Love one another
Love one another
The boys in the bubble
Want to be free
They got so blind
That they cannot see
Well I'm not your keeper
I don't have your key
I got a piano
I can't find the sea
Come on, turn up the sun
Turn it up for everyone
Love one another
Love one another
Come on, turn up the sun
Turn it up for everyone, yeah
Love one another
Love one another
Everywhere I go
Over the border
And back to the snow
So if you see me
And I look right through
You shouldn't take it
As a reflection on you
Come on, turn up the sun
Turn it up for everyone
Love one another
Love one another
The boys in the bubble
Want to be free
They got so blind
That they cannot see
Well I'm not your keeper
I don't have your key
I got a piano
I can't find the sea
Come on, turn up the sun
Turn it up for everyone
Love one another
Love one another
Come on, turn up the sun
Turn it up for everyone, yeah
Love one another
Love one another
Lyrics submitted by Elan Morin Tedronai
Turn Up the Sun Lyrics as written by Andy Bell
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc
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Glad ive got the honour of sticking the first comment on for this song (unless some bellend is writing a comment right now..) Anyway, what a brilliant fucking song. First verse doesnt look that good on paper but when you hear the opening line you just know you got a great song.
Was a bit scared this album would be shite, but this song has the same effect Rock n Roll star has on DM, just a brilliant first song for an album, gets you right up for it.
Meaning? a bit different, seems like Liam is a moody fecker but is telling sdome bright spark to lighten up, not to take what he does as offensive and just keep smiling, light up everyone elses life because he cant do it himself.
Ah fuck it I dunno the meaning, someone else can post that, this is just a brilliant sonmg. end of. (shame mucky fingers follows it...)