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/
Midnight one more night without sleeping
Watching 'til that morning comes creeping
Green Door what's that secret your keeping?
There's an old piano and they play it hot behind the green door (Green door)
Don't know what they're doing but they laugh a lot behind the green door (Ooh, green door)
Wish they'd let me in so I could find out what's behind the green door (Green door)
Knocked once tried to tell 'em I'd been there
Door slammed hospitality's thin there
Wondering just what's going on in there
Saw an eyeball peep in through a smoky cloud behind the green door (Green door)
When I said Joe sent me some one laughed out loud behind the green door (Ooh, green door)
All I want to do is join the happy crowd behind the green door (Green door)
Yeah
Oh, rock on in now!
Woo! Weeah!
Oooooh!
Midnight one more night without sleeping
Ahhh, watching 'til that morning comes creeping
Green Door what's that secret your keeping?
There's an old piano and they play it hot behind the green door (Green door)
Don't know what they're doing but they laugh a lot behind the green door (Green door)
Wish they'd let me in so I could find out what's behind the green door (Green door)
Saw an eyeball peep in through a smoky cloud behind the green door (Green door)
When I said Joe sent me some one laughed out loud behind the green door (Haa haa haa! Woo!)
All I want to do is join the happy crowd behind the green door (Green door)
Wish they'd let me in so I could find out what's behind the green door (Green door)
Watching 'til that morning comes creeping
Green Door what's that secret your keeping?
There's an old piano and they play it hot behind the green door (Green door)
Don't know what they're doing but they laugh a lot behind the green door (Ooh, green door)
Wish they'd let me in so I could find out what's behind the green door (Green door)
Knocked once tried to tell 'em I'd been there
Door slammed hospitality's thin there
Wondering just what's going on in there
Saw an eyeball peep in through a smoky cloud behind the green door (Green door)
When I said Joe sent me some one laughed out loud behind the green door (Ooh, green door)
All I want to do is join the happy crowd behind the green door (Green door)
Yeah
Oh, rock on in now!
Woo! Weeah!
Oooooh!
Midnight one more night without sleeping
Ahhh, watching 'til that morning comes creeping
Green Door what's that secret your keeping?
There's an old piano and they play it hot behind the green door (Green door)
Don't know what they're doing but they laugh a lot behind the green door (Green door)
Wish they'd let me in so I could find out what's behind the green door (Green door)
Saw an eyeball peep in through a smoky cloud behind the green door (Green door)
When I said Joe sent me some one laughed out loud behind the green door (Haa haa haa! Woo!)
All I want to do is join the happy crowd behind the green door (Green door)
Wish they'd let me in so I could find out what's behind the green door (Green door)
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Green Door Lyrics as written by Marvin Moore Bob Davie
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