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 was dreaming of you, you were dreaming of me
We were looking at pictures of you fast asleep
Wasn’t making a sound after being on the east coast painting the town
We were running around
But I couldn’t stop, so I pulled you on top
Had to taste you drop after drop after drop
‘Til you make my body just flop a-da-dop-dop-da-da-da-dop
I couldn’t give you away
You’re all that I can see
For miles and miles away
Listen when I say
I’ll never let go of you
I’ll cross the ocean and the skies so blue
Love so true, I’m gonna break on through
So I took a boat
Had a lump in my throat
Clothes are making me choke
Felt like I couldn’t float
Baby, I kissed your hand when I reached the sand
But it was just a dream, if you know what I mean…
All I have is the phone
And baby, I’m still alone
I’m a rolling stone
I wish that I had a clone
So I’d never ever ever have to leave you alone, bap-ba-da-da-dop
I couldn’t give you away
You’re all that I can see
For miles and miles away
Listen when I say
I’ll never let go of you
I’ll cross the ocean and the skies so blue
Love so true, I’m gonna break on through
We were looking at pictures of you fast asleep
Wasn’t making a sound after being on the east coast painting the town
We were running around
But I couldn’t stop, so I pulled you on top
Had to taste you drop after drop after drop
‘Til you make my body just flop a-da-dop-dop-da-da-da-dop
I couldn’t give you away
You’re all that I can see
For miles and miles away
Listen when I say
I’ll never let go of you
I’ll cross the ocean and the skies so blue
Love so true, I’m gonna break on through
So I took a boat
Had a lump in my throat
Clothes are making me choke
Felt like I couldn’t float
Baby, I kissed your hand when I reached the sand
But it was just a dream, if you know what I mean…
All I have is the phone
And baby, I’m still alone
I’m a rolling stone
I wish that I had a clone
So I’d never ever ever have to leave you alone, bap-ba-da-da-dop
I couldn’t give you away
You’re all that I can see
For miles and miles away
Listen when I say
I’ll never let go of you
I’ll cross the ocean and the skies so blue
Love so true, I’m gonna break on through
Lyrics submitted by blinxbcr
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