It's Been A Great Afternoon

The lyrics describe a couple recovering from a wild night of drinking. The singer feels rough the next morning, but his partner cares for him, and by afternoon they are enjoying themselves again. The mood moves from regret and physical discomfort toward affection and cheerful amusement.

“Sunrise chased the good time away” suggests that the fun ended when morning arrived, while the “poundin’” in his head means a painful hangover. His partner “nursed” him, meaning she looked after him as if he were ill. The phrase “got me up and around” suggests that the lively afternoon helped him feel active again.

The song treats the day as a funny contrast: morning was certainly not good, but the afternoon made up for it. The repeated drinking may suggest that the couple are happy to keep the celebration going, though the lyrics do not tell us whether this is a regular habit or just one memorable occasion. The affectionate tone makes the singer’s complaint seem lighthearted rather than serious.