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/
My moon, my man.
So changeable and
Such a lovable lamb to me.
My care, my coat.
Leave on a high note.
There's nowhere to go but up.
Heart on my sleeve
Not where it should be.
The song's out of key again.
My moon's white face
What day and what phase?
It's the calendar page again.
Take it slow
Take it easy on me
Shed some light
Shed some light me please
Take it slow
Take it easy on me
Shed some light
Shed some light me please
My moon and me
Not as good as we've been
It's the dirtiest clean I know
My care, my coat
Leave on a high note
There's nowhere to go
There's nowhere to go
Take it slow
Take it easy on me
Shed some light
Shed some light me please
Take it slow
Take it easy on me
Shed some light
Shed some light me please
My moon
The moon my man
My moon
The moon my man
So changeable and
Such a lovable lamb to me.
My care, my coat.
Leave on a high note.
There's nowhere to go but up.
Heart on my sleeve
Not where it should be.
The song's out of key again.
My moon's white face
What day and what phase?
It's the calendar page again.
Take it slow
Take it easy on me
Shed some light
Shed some light me please
Take it slow
Take it easy on me
Shed some light
Shed some light me please
My moon and me
Not as good as we've been
It's the dirtiest clean I know
My care, my coat
Leave on a high note
There's nowhere to go
There's nowhere to go
Take it slow
Take it easy on me
Shed some light
Shed some light me please
Take it slow
Take it easy on me
Shed some light
Shed some light me please
My moon
The moon my man
My moon
The moon my man
Lyrics submitted by lulisinbox, edited by BRAlNlAC, sunesis, leaf720, Norsikaa
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But yeah, I'm fully convinced this is not about anal sex. I can see how it's dirty, but not how someone might consider it a "dirtiest clean." Sex is never clean, particularly when it involves lots of sweat, spit, lube, and the ol' pooper.
couple of other lines that preclude anal sex:
What these lines tell is of a primarily emotional content. I tend to think this song is about a meaningful but sometimes difficult relationship. The dirty clean to me seems to be a stable relationship bought by a somewhat uncomfortable level of compromise. They're both deeply invested, so she needs him to take it slow and easy.