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 should write a report
On why we change day to day
With hours and hours of research
And humans locked up in a cage
Then tally the data
With the results inconclusive
Damnit I've been at this one for years
And still no answer
Put under a microscope
By my own free will
Take my own blood samples
Search for imbalanced chemicals
CAT scan for holes in my brain
And pulse rate my heart
But there is one last concern
It seems I may drive them away
Friends and family always running from me these days
I ask myself, like any analyst would
"Chris how do you always manage to fuck up
Every last thing you have that is good?"
Put under a microscope
By my own free will
On why we change day to day
With hours and hours of research
And humans locked up in a cage
Then tally the data
With the results inconclusive
Damnit I've been at this one for years
And still no answer
Put under a microscope
By my own free will
Take my own blood samples
Search for imbalanced chemicals
CAT scan for holes in my brain
And pulse rate my heart
But there is one last concern
It seems I may drive them away
Friends and family always running from me these days
I ask myself, like any analyst would
"Chris how do you always manage to fuck up
Every last thing you have that is good?"
Put under a microscope
By my own free will
Lyrics submitted by a scar in the sky
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I agree with you Mr. D!
I definately think it's about self-examination and trying to improve your self.