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 believe in your purpose baby
Coming up to the surface and maybe
I'll never see you again, then again, then again, who knows
Make me quiver hands will shiver
Still got all the things that I woulda give her
Yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah)
But it's slow going
Something's showing yeah, yeah
They say, love is a stream that will find it's own course
Making due is a thing a thing I will do no more
Whenever you come back I'll be waiting
Trifling the slack no head gating
This is all pure fiction you know that's right
Just pure fiction that's all right
I believe in your purpose baby
Coming up to the surface and maybe
I'll never see you again, then again, then again, who knows
Make me quiver hands will shiver
Still got all the things that I woulda give her
Yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah)
But it's slow going
Something's showing yeah, yeah
Coming up to the surface and maybe
I'll never see you again, then again, then again, who knows
Make me quiver hands will shiver
Still got all the things that I woulda give her
Yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah)
But it's slow going
Something's showing yeah, yeah
They say, love is a stream that will find it's own course
Making due is a thing a thing I will do no more
Whenever you come back I'll be waiting
Trifling the slack no head gating
This is all pure fiction you know that's right
Just pure fiction that's all right
I believe in your purpose baby
Coming up to the surface and maybe
I'll never see you again, then again, then again, who knows
Make me quiver hands will shiver
Still got all the things that I woulda give her
Yeah (yeah), yeah (yeah)
But it's slow going
Something's showing yeah, yeah
Lyrics submitted by pen1234567
Purpose Lyrics as written by Nick Hexum
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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i think it is about someone realizing that the person they thought was better turned out to be not so good...like the hot guy who isn't really nice or intelligent...u know he wants to believe they're better but they're just not....and it is taking time for him to realize