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/
Can't stop thinking 'bout it
It fills me with unease
Out there by the roadside
Something's buried
Under sycamore leaves
Wet grounds, late September
The foliage up the trees
I came upon this feeling
That someone's lying
Covered by sycamore leaves
And I could never make it
And I could never see
I could never break out
And shake its grip on me
Sycamore leaves
And I could never make it
And I could never see
I could never break out
And shake its grip on me
Can't stop thinking 'bout it
It fills me with unease
Out there by the roadside
Something's buried
Under sycamore leaves
Covered by sycamore leaves
Sycamore leaves
I'm covered by
Sycamore leaves
It fills me with unease
Out there by the roadside
Something's buried
Under sycamore leaves
Wet grounds, late September
The foliage up the trees
I came upon this feeling
That someone's lying
Covered by sycamore leaves
And I could never make it
And I could never see
I could never break out
And shake its grip on me
Sycamore leaves
And I could never make it
And I could never see
I could never break out
And shake its grip on me
Can't stop thinking 'bout it
It fills me with unease
Out there by the roadside
Something's buried
Under sycamore leaves
Covered by sycamore leaves
Sycamore leaves
I'm covered by
Sycamore leaves
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Thinking this lyrics through, quite amazing how dark this and several of the songs on the East of the Sun album are.