“It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” a beloved collaboration by Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett, was released in 2003 as part of Jackson’s album “Here in the Real World” This iconic track captures the essence of escapism, resonating with anyone who’s ever felt the weight of the workweek pressing down.
The lyrics reflect a longing to break free from the daily grind and embrace the simple joys of relaxation, suggesting that sometimes, time is merely a construct. This theme of liberation and the desire for leisure has endeared the song to many, securing its status as a standout hit in the country music genre.
With its catchy melody and relatable message, “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” continues to inspire listeners to prioritize joy and unwind, reminding us all that it’s perfectly acceptable to take a break and enjoy life’s pleasures.
Lyrics “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere”
… The sun is hot and that old clock is movin’ slow An’ so am I Work day passes like molasses in wintertime But it’s July I’m gettin’ paid by the hour, an’ older by the minute My boss just pushed me over the limit I’d like to call him somethin’ I think I’ll just call it a day
… Pour me somethin’ tall an’ strong Make it a Hurricane before I go insane It’s only half-past twelve but I don’t care It’s five o’clock somewhere
… Oh, this lunch break is gonna take all afternoon An’ half the night Tomorrow mornin’, I know there’ll be hell to pay Hey, but that’s all right I ain’t had a day off now in over a year Our Jamaican vacation’s gonna start right here Hit the phones for me You can tell ’em I just sailed away
… An’ pour me somethin’ tall an’ strong Make it a Hurricane before I go insane It’s only half-past twelve but I don’t care It’s five o’clock somewhere
… I could pay off my tab, pour myself in a cab An’ be back to work before two At a moment like this, I can’t help but wonder What would Jimmy Buffet do?
… Funny you should ask, Alan… I’d say Pour me somethin’ tall an’ strong Make it a Hurricane before I go insane It’s only half-past twelve but I don’t care
… Pour me somethin’ tall an’ strong Make it a Hurricane before I go insane It’s only half-past twelve but I don’t care (He don’t care) I don’t care It’s five o’clock somewhere
… What time zone am on? What country am I in? It doesn’t matter, it’s five o’clock somewhere It’s always on five in Margaritaville, come to think of it Yeah, I heard that You been there haven’t you Yessir I seen your boat there I’ve been to Margaritaville a few times All right, that’s good Stumbled all the way back OK, just wanna make sure you can keep it between the navigational beacons Bring the booze, I tell you All right, well, it’s five o’clock Let’s go somewhere I’m ready, crank it up Let’s get out of here I’m gone
