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 reach between the mind and burn
You've got a lot to learn
You believe everything you hear
You guys believe everything you hear
I try to tell you something new
But you don't want to listen to it
Do anything I gotta do
You're not just the way to be
Everytime I see that little face
I know that you're going no place
And now you want to learn why
You hear the lies between the groove
Now we want to show you something new
But we don't waste our time either
Just give it just a listen to
Wake up your mind
You want to be someone
Right here in the USA
Went out and bought a gun
And blow the world away
You've got the situation
You don't know what to do
You want to start again
But who do you listen to
If you want to be someone
Right here in the USA
Went out and bought a gun
Blow the world away
You want to see the things
Believe your mind says
It's our right to die
With nothing in the way
You've got a lot to learn
You believe everything you hear
You guys believe everything you hear
I try to tell you something new
But you don't want to listen to it
Do anything I gotta do
You're not just the way to be
Everytime I see that little face
I know that you're going no place
And now you want to learn why
You hear the lies between the groove
Now we want to show you something new
But we don't waste our time either
Just give it just a listen to
Wake up your mind
You want to be someone
Right here in the USA
Went out and bought a gun
And blow the world away
You've got the situation
You don't know what to do
You want to start again
But who do you listen to
If you want to be someone
Right here in the USA
Went out and bought a gun
Blow the world away
You want to see the things
Believe your mind says
It's our right to die
With nothing in the way
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Anti-Pop Lyrics as written by Matthew Good
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This is an awesome song probably about close-minded people or someone whom was very gulible.