Merle Haggard：Meaning of C.C. Waterback Songmeaning

"C.C. Waterback" is a song about alcohol and the consequences of overindulgence. The narrator's night of heavy drinking has left him with a sore head and bloodshot eyes, and he can't take the pain anymore. The title refers to a type of whiskey mixed with water. The narrator gave his partner a tequila sunrise and C.C. Waterback to dull the pain, but ultimately, they both suffer the consequences of their actions. The song is a cautionary tale about excessive drinking and the regret that follows.