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 know we're headed for the open road
Don't know where to go
We've got our separate ways in the same direction
Getting no where slow
We saw the end was coming, the credits rolling in
A few hundred miles back
Oh but our horizon tends to be deceiving
You never quite know where it's at
Baby can we just pretend we're not telling lies and this ain't ending
No talk no time no goodbyes
Nothing left of expectations just you and me and impulsive creations
With an alibi
If a moment is precious for it's brevity
Then this one's good as gold
It's a compromise of little white lies
The truth remains untold
Do what you will but don't go darlin'
No story ends before it's started
Final words and we'll be on our way
One last thing my dear departed
Save tomorrow for the broken hearted
Don't let it break today
Don't know where to go
We've got our separate ways in the same direction
Getting no where slow
We saw the end was coming, the credits rolling in
A few hundred miles back
Oh but our horizon tends to be deceiving
You never quite know where it's at
Baby can we just pretend we're not telling lies and this ain't ending
No talk no time no goodbyes
Nothing left of expectations just you and me and impulsive creations
With an alibi
If a moment is precious for it's brevity
Then this one's good as gold
It's a compromise of little white lies
The truth remains untold
Do what you will but don't go darlin'
No story ends before it's started
Final words and we'll be on our way
One last thing my dear departed
Save tomorrow for the broken hearted
Don't let it break today
Lyrics submitted by Museicalin
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