"C.C. Waterback" is a country song performed by George Jones. The lyrics tell a story of a wild night of partying and drinking, resulting in a hangover and regret the next day. The protagonist, presumably George Jones himself, reminisces about a party at the Jones' place where there was an abundance of alcohol. He reveals that he drank excessively, possibly a case of beer, while his lady drank warm red wine. His excessive drinking led to a painful hangover, with his head aching and his eyes bloodshot. In the chaos of the night, his lady became intoxicated to the point where she couldn't even find the door and ended up on the Jones' bed. Meanwhile, the singer himself ended up passed out on the floor. The refrain, "C.C. Waterback, one tequila sunrise," emphasizes the protagonist's attempt to alleviate the pain from the previous night. He orders a tequila sunrise cocktail, where one drink is for his aching head and the other for his bloodshot eyes. The repetition of the phrase highlights the severity of the hangover and the desire for relief. Ultimately, the song portrays the consequences of excessive drinking, the aftermath of a wild night of partying, and the regret that follows. It serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers and discomfort that can result from overindulgence in alcohol.
