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/
There's a time for love, and a time for healing
You can't go back and undo what's been done
Word of mouth, time is revealing
Just how far we've let this kingdom come
Hand in hand, we're finding our way
And today is just tomorrow's yesterday
Some will die for you, some would lie to you
There's all kinds of people in this world
Turn the world around, tear the borders down
There's all kinds of people in this world
Yeah
A kiss of life, and the hand of faith
A boy grows up into his father's son
And he learns to love, he's been taught to hate
To carry on the way it has been done
All our lives it's debts to repay
And then someday we can put the past away
Some will die for you, some would lie to you
There's all kinds of people in this world
Turn the world around, tear the borders down
There's all kinds of people in this world
Some will die for you, some would lie to you
There's all kinds of people in this world
Put your fear away, find a better way
There's all kinds of people in this world
Yeah
In a moment, things can change
One look behind and it's never the same
Some will die for you, some would lie to you
There's all kinds of people in this world
Turn the world around, tear the borders down
There's all kinds of people in this world
All kinds of people in this world
Some will die for you, some would lie to you
There's all kinds of people in this world
All kinds of people in this world
Put your fear away, find a better way
There's all kinds of people in this world
Some will die for you, some would lie to you
There's all kinds of people in this world
Put your fear away, find a better way
There's all kinds of people in this world
You can't go back and undo what's been done
Word of mouth, time is revealing
Just how far we've let this kingdom come
Hand in hand, we're finding our way
And today is just tomorrow's yesterday
Some will die for you, some would lie to you
There's all kinds of people in this world
Turn the world around, tear the borders down
There's all kinds of people in this world
Yeah
A kiss of life, and the hand of faith
A boy grows up into his father's son
And he learns to love, he's been taught to hate
To carry on the way it has been done
All our lives it's debts to repay
And then someday we can put the past away
Some will die for you, some would lie to you
There's all kinds of people in this world
Turn the world around, tear the borders down
There's all kinds of people in this world
Some will die for you, some would lie to you
There's all kinds of people in this world
Put your fear away, find a better way
There's all kinds of people in this world
Yeah
In a moment, things can change
One look behind and it's never the same
Some will die for you, some would lie to you
There's all kinds of people in this world
Turn the world around, tear the borders down
There's all kinds of people in this world
All kinds of people in this world
Some will die for you, some would lie to you
There's all kinds of people in this world
All kinds of people in this world
Put your fear away, find a better way
There's all kinds of people in this world
Some will die for you, some would lie to you
There's all kinds of people in this world
Put your fear away, find a better way
There's all kinds of people in this world
Lyrics submitted by spliphstar
All Kinds of People Lyrics as written by Philip Edward Galdston Nicole Ann Hassman
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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