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'm so glad that you decided to come
Go ahead make yourself comfortable darlin'
I've got a proposition for you
There's a room available inside of my heart
And I hope it will be taken by you
You can bring whatever you want to bring baby
Each and everyone of your friends
And if you want a dog or a big bullfrog
Hell I've even got room for them
I'm so glad you decided to come
Another day and I could've gone mad
Another day and it might've gotten bad
Another day and I might have betrayed
Every scruple I have
You cause in me an impossible craving
That cannot be denied
If I decided to make you my religion
I think God would be kind
So I made a wish on a million of her stars
And registered your name on a few
That way if you forget who you are
You can look up and see a picture of you
I'm so glad you decided to come
Another day and I could've gone mad
Another day and it might've gotten bad
Another day and I might have betrayed
Every scruple I have I'm so glad you decided to come
Another day and I could've gone mad
Another day and it might've gotten bad
Another day and I might have betrayed
Every scruple
I have to keep a hold of myself
Is that really you or is it someone else
I swear it looks just like him
I wonder can he see what a state I'm in
Like a broken bridge
I gotta swing on him like a jungle gym
Father: I've been inside her house
I've experienced her madness
And I rejected the entire experience
Another day and I could've gone mad
Another day and it might've gotten bad
Another day and I might have betrayed
Every scruple I have I'm so glad you decided to come
Another day and I could've gone mad
Another day and it might've gotten bad
Another day and I might have betrayed
Every scruple
Go ahead make yourself comfortable darlin'
I've got a proposition for you
There's a room available inside of my heart
And I hope it will be taken by you
You can bring whatever you want to bring baby
Each and everyone of your friends
And if you want a dog or a big bullfrog
Hell I've even got room for them
I'm so glad you decided to come
Another day and I could've gone mad
Another day and it might've gotten bad
Another day and I might have betrayed
Every scruple I have
You cause in me an impossible craving
That cannot be denied
If I decided to make you my religion
I think God would be kind
So I made a wish on a million of her stars
And registered your name on a few
That way if you forget who you are
You can look up and see a picture of you
I'm so glad you decided to come
Another day and I could've gone mad
Another day and it might've gotten bad
Another day and I might have betrayed
Every scruple I have I'm so glad you decided to come
Another day and I could've gone mad
Another day and it might've gotten bad
Another day and I might have betrayed
Every scruple
I have to keep a hold of myself
Is that really you or is it someone else
I swear it looks just like him
I wonder can he see what a state I'm in
Like a broken bridge
I gotta swing on him like a jungle gym
Father: I've been inside her house
I've experienced her madness
And I rejected the entire experience
Another day and I could've gone mad
Another day and it might've gotten bad
Another day and I might have betrayed
Every scruple I have I'm so glad you decided to come
Another day and I could've gone mad
Another day and it might've gotten bad
Another day and I might have betrayed
Every scruple
Lyrics submitted by merchantpierce
Could've Gone Mad Lyrics as written by Danielewski Adkins
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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This is a really beautiful love song. As with most of Poe's music, very much overlooked by the mainstream.
PS: The actual title of this song is called "Could've Gone Mad", if you try to look for it.