Actually a country and rock vocalist rather than an R&B star, Roy Head neve… Read Full Bio ↴Actually a country and rock vocalist rather than an R&B star, Roy Head nevertheless cut one of the great pieces of uptempo soul in the mid-'60s. "Treat Her Right" on Back Beat made it to number two on the R&B charts and number two pop, and the fact that Head was white was soft-pedaled in R&B circles while the song made its way up the charts. That performance alone was enough to qualify Head as one of the finest blue-eyed soul singers of the 1960s. But in fact, Roy was one of the most versatile stylists of the era, capable of hard R&B/rock tunes (even cutting material with a pre-fame Johnny Winter on backup guitar); mournful, soul-tinged country; and straight R&B and blues covers. Head was also an excellent entertainer, and his live shows of the period even included some fancy footwork clearly under the influence of James Brown.

The Texan singer is remembered as a one-shot artist, but he actually cut many records (some under the auspices of noted producer Huey Meaux) throughout the 1960s on a confusing variety of labels. A few of these were tiny hits in the wake of "Treat Her Right," with only a couple ("Just a Little Bit" and "Apple of My Eye") sneaking into the Top 40. Quite a few of his records were dynamic, sleek hybrids (in varying degrees) of soul, rock, and country, all featuring Head's cocky, confident vocals. In a sense, though, he was damned by his versatility, not fitting comfortably into any niche or marketing plan; in any case, the tiny labels he recorded for lacked national promotional muscle. In the 1970s, after several years without success in the rock or R&B fields, Head returned to country, and landed quite a few chart hits in the arena between 1974 and 1985. Head reunited with his original band the Traits for shows in 2001 and 2007 and continued to play select gigs throughout the 21st century's first decade.

Just a Little Bit
Roy Head & The Traits Lyrics

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I do't want much
Just want a little bit
Don't want it all
Just a little bit
Give me an eeny weeny bit
A teeny weeny bit of your love
Turn your lamps down low
Slip me a kiss

Turn your lights down low
I won't let you resist
I want an eeny weeny bit
A teeny weeny bit of your love
Early in the mornin'
Well just a little bit
Around midnight
Just a little bit
I want an eeny weeny bit
A teeny weeny bit of your love
Walk with me
Just a little bit
I said talk to me
Just a little bit
I want an eeny weeny bit
A teeny weeny bit of your love
I want you to remember
To say that you'll be mine
Say you'll never leave me
Till the end of time
I want an eeny weeny bit
A teeny weeny bit of your love

I want an eeny weeny bit
A teeny weeny bit of your love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Roy Head & The Traits' song "Just A Little Bit" convey the message of a man who's longing for only a little bit of the love of his significant other. He doesn't want the whole world but just a small part of it. He pleads for an "eeny weeny" or "teeny weeny" bit of his partner's love. The repeated use of the phrase "Just a little bit" emphasizes the idea that he's not asking for much, but just a simple gesture of affection from his lover.

The lyrics also mention the desire to be close physically with his loved one. He asks his partner to "turn your lamps down low" and "slip me a kiss", indicating a desire for intimacy. He also requests to spend more time with her, asking her to "walk with me, just a little bit" and "talk to me, just a little bit".

Overall, the lyrics of "Just A Little Bit" express a feeling of longing for love and intimacy, without being overly demanding or possessive. The song portrays the singer as someone who just desires a small part of his lover's time and affection, in a gentle and playful manner.

Line by Line Meaning

I do't want much
I don't require a lot

Just want a little bit
I just need a small amount

Don't want it all
I don't want everything

Just a little bit
Just a small amount will do

Give me an eeny weeny bit
Provide me with a very small amount

A teeny weeny bit of your love
A tiny bit of affection from you

Turn your lamps down low
Lower the lighting

Slip me a kiss
Give me a quick kiss

Turn your lights down low
Dim the lights

I won't let you resist
I will persuade you

I want an eeny weeny bit
I desire a very small amount

A teeny weeny bit of your love
A tiny bit of your love is what I need

Early in the mornin'
During the early hours of the day

Well just a little bit
Just a small amount

Around midnight
During the middle of the night

Just a little bit
Just a small amount

I want an eeny weeny bit
I desire a very small amount

A teeny weeny bit of your love
A tiny bit of your love is all I desire

Walk with me
Accompany me on a walk

Just a little bit
Just a small amount

I said talk to me
I requested you to converse with me

Just a little bit
Just a small amount

I want an eeny weeny bit
I crave just a tiny bit

A teeny weeny bit of your love
A minuscule amount of your affection

I want you to remember
Don't forget

To say that you'll be mine
Promise me you'll be mine

Say you'll never leave me
Express that you'll never abandon me

Till the end of time
Forever and always

I want an eeny weeny bit
I desire a very small amount

A teeny weeny bit of your love
Just a tiny bit of your affection

I want an eeny weeny bit
I yearn for a very small amount

A teeny weeny bit of your love
Only a small amount of your love would suffice

Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: INESSA ALESSANDROVA, MARCUS BROSCH, TONI COTTURA

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