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/
He's not alive, he can't dream
Stone cold monster, thinking machine
Never feels anger or pain
What's left of his heart is inside his brain
Get down on your knees
Say pretty please
Or do you want to freeze?
The iceman cometh
My pretty pretty thing
Do you you want to freeze?
Born without a hug or an ounce of love
Doesn't know how much he can hurt someone
Do you feel the chill in his calculated prose
His words will kill if you leave yourself exposed
He is part of our generation
Let us mourn
It's too late to save this child
It started when he was born
The iceman cometh
Keep your distance, don't get too close
A beautiful girl once made that mistake
She froze
Stone cold monster, thinking machine
Never feels anger or pain
What's left of his heart is inside his brain
Get down on your knees
Say pretty please
Or do you want to freeze?
The iceman cometh
My pretty pretty thing
Do you you want to freeze?
Born without a hug or an ounce of love
Doesn't know how much he can hurt someone
Do you feel the chill in his calculated prose
His words will kill if you leave yourself exposed
He is part of our generation
Let us mourn
It's too late to save this child
It started when he was born
The iceman cometh
Keep your distance, don't get too close
A beautiful girl once made that mistake
She froze
Lyrics submitted by x_melancholy_x
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I don't really know why, but I've always thought this song could be about Darth Vader (considering it was written before Episodes 1-3).
I assumed it was about a fiction character inspired by the famous hitman "The Iceman".
Definitely a reference to The Iceman Cometh by Eugene O'Neill, it's the sequel to Long Day's Journey into Night.