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/
You give me the reason, you give me control
I gave you my purity, my purity you stole
Did you think I wouldn't recognize this compromise?
Am I just too stupid to realize?
Stale incense, old sweat
And lies, lies, lies
It comes down to this
Your kiss, your fist
And your strain, it gets under my skin
Within, take in
The extent of my sin
You give me the anger, you give me the nerve
Carry out my sentence, well I get what I deserve
I'm just an effigy to be disgraced, to be defaced
Your need for me has been replaced
And if I can't have everything
Well, then just give me a taste
It comes down to this
Your kiss, your fist
And your strain it gets under my skin
Within, take in
The extent of my sin
You give me the reason, you give me control
I gave you my purity and my purity you stole
Did you think I wouldn't recognize this compromise?
Am I just too stupid to realize?
Stale incense, old sweat
And lies, lies, lies
It comes down to this
Your kiss, your fist
And your strain, it gets under my skin
Within, take in
Well, my sin, it comes down to this
Your kiss, your fist
And your strain, it gets under my skin
Within, take in
The extent of my sin
I gave you my purity, my purity you stole
Did you think I wouldn't recognize this compromise?
Am I just too stupid to realize?
Stale incense, old sweat
And lies, lies, lies
It comes down to this
Your kiss, your fist
And your strain, it gets under my skin
Within, take in
The extent of my sin
You give me the anger, you give me the nerve
Carry out my sentence, well I get what I deserve
I'm just an effigy to be disgraced, to be defaced
Your need for me has been replaced
And if I can't have everything
Well, then just give me a taste
It comes down to this
Your kiss, your fist
And your strain it gets under my skin
Within, take in
The extent of my sin
You give me the reason, you give me control
I gave you my purity and my purity you stole
Did you think I wouldn't recognize this compromise?
Am I just too stupid to realize?
Stale incense, old sweat
And lies, lies, lies
It comes down to this
Your kiss, your fist
And your strain, it gets under my skin
Within, take in
Well, my sin, it comes down to this
Your kiss, your fist
And your strain, it gets under my skin
Within, take in
The extent of my sin
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I think it's about a bad relationship...a girl that hurt him. Rough sex. Take in the extent of my "sin"...
Okie dokie. I'll take your words on this song, why not, they make perfect sense.
Now, once again, I must ask WHERE THE HELL CAN I SEE THESE VIDEOS. NIN.COM DOES NOT HAVE THEM YET (TVT PROBLEMS I BELIEVE...) BUT I WANT TO SEE THEM. NOW!!!.
I heard that the video was weird. Globe spinning, gay people here, naked woman there, etc.
"Sin" is refering to the act of intercourse. I'm assuming its the male POV (Take IN the extend of my SIN). Then again, the song makes more sense from a female POV. The song could be going back and forth, but I highly doubt it.
Ratgirl, you are completely correct. This type of music now is rare. Too rare. Too bad. For us. Who love THAT type of music...
sniff.
In my opnion, it's much the same as many of the other comments, I don't think its from POV of male or female, it's for both.
About feeling something so deep but they turn around and tell you meant nothing to them. It's in your face like anger, it's taking everything you thought you had with someone and them throwing it away like it meant nothing.
But what I like the most about the song, is the in your face attitude, turning back around and almost saying. 'I'll get over it'.
But you know deep inside, they have hurt you more than they will ever know.
Put this track on when you been dumped, and it makes you feel better. Did me anyway, trent is a legend!
Hmmm, I don't think this is about the media, remember this was on PHM and Trent was most likely not famous yet at the time he wrote this.
This song rocks, one of the best on PHM, I also love the live version on "and all that could have been", it's almost better then the original
I think it's about a relationship gone bad but he just can't let go completely even though she took so much from him. Basically he's a glutant for punishment.
Sorry, LittleUrantiaGirl, don't you think this was written from a male perspective?? I always listened to this a regret my first experience with a female. Look at things from both perspectives.
pretty hate machine refurs to a girl... this song is about giveing up yourself.. comprimising everything you are because you love someone.... then the bitter taste it leaves in your mouth when its over... the questions you wish you could ask.. the hate.. the turmoil they bring about...
something that was pure had learned about the "naughty" things the hard way...noe she/he is addicted because of that experience
Some more hard-to-find NIN videos are available to watch at youtube.com
I think Its about "being used" depends in what perspective you look at it