Lyric discussion by Oberon 

Cover art for Happy Hour lyrics by Housemartins, The

I agree. It definitely seems to be about reluctantly being on a night out with your bosses, and thinking that they're all morons but you've just got to play along...

As usual (for later member(s?) of the Beautiful South) a totally bizarre thing to write a song about!

@Oberon great song, feel good factor when out with friends for a happy hour. Lyrics probably a bit wonky to ryme.