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/
There's a fly in my beer
At the 'Democratica'
And these Coimbra streets seem gloomy
In my memory I suppose
But there's no place so dark
As the one I chose
When I let you down
When I let you down
When I let you down
When I let you down
Well I have you inside me
But what's left isn't right
And you cried like a posctacrd
And I shivered like a kite
And you laughed this afternoon
But you'll be crying tonight
When I let you down
When I let you down
When I let you down
When I let you down
I drink a lot now
But I guess I always did
I f****d the dog too much
When it came to dealing with
The way I felt about myself
In the days when you were around
Now I can't spend 24 hours
Without feeling down
New streets have taught me some things
New bars have tought me much
But my priciples were wasted
And this irony is no crutch
When I need to hear your voice
But I can't call you up
Because I let you down
Did I let you down?
Did I let you down?
Did I let you down?
Yeah I let you down
Did I let you down?
Did I let you down?
Did I let you down?
At the 'Democratica'
And these Coimbra streets seem gloomy
In my memory I suppose
But there's no place so dark
As the one I chose
When I let you down
When I let you down
When I let you down
When I let you down
Well I have you inside me
But what's left isn't right
And you cried like a posctacrd
And I shivered like a kite
And you laughed this afternoon
But you'll be crying tonight
When I let you down
When I let you down
When I let you down
When I let you down
I drink a lot now
But I guess I always did
I f****d the dog too much
When it came to dealing with
The way I felt about myself
In the days when you were around
Now I can't spend 24 hours
Without feeling down
New streets have taught me some things
New bars have tought me much
But my priciples were wasted
And this irony is no crutch
When I need to hear your voice
But I can't call you up
Because I let you down
Did I let you down?
Did I let you down?
Did I let you down?
Yeah I let you down
Did I let you down?
Did I let you down?
Did I let you down?
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