It's Five O'Clock Somewhere
Alan Jackson · Live at Texas Stadium (Strait, Buffett) [2007]
Alan Jackson & Jimmy Buffett
That sun is hot and that ol' clock is movin' slow
And so am I
The workday passes like molasses in wintertime
But it's July
I'm getting paid by the hour
And older by the minute
My boss just pushed me over the limit
I'd like to call him something
I think I'll just call it a day.
Chorus:
(And) pour me somethin' tall and strong
Make it a Hurricane before I go insane
It's only half past twelve but I don't care
(AJ: he don't care, and I don't care)
It's five o'clock somewhere.
--- Instrumental ---
Well, this lunch break is gonna take all afternoon
And half the night
Tomorrow morning I know there'll be hell to pay
Hey, but that's alright
I ain't had a day off now in over a year
My Jamaican vacation's gonna start right here
If the phone's for me you can tell 'em
I just sailed away.
Chorus:
(And) pour me something tall and strong
Make it a Hurricane before I go insane
It's only half past twelve but I don't care
(AJ: he don't care, and I don't care)
It's five o'clock somewhere.
--- Instrumental ---
I could pay off my tab, pour myself in a cab
And be back to work before two
At a moment like this I can't help but wonder
What would Jimmy Buffett do?
(enter Jimmy Buffett)
J.B.''Funny you should ask, Alan.''
''I'd say.''
Pour me something tall and strong
Make it a Hurricane before I go insane
It's only half past twelve but I don't care
Pour me something tall and strong
Make it a Hurricane before I go insane
It's only half past twelve but I don't care (he don't care)
And I don't care
It's five o'clock somewhere
--- Instrumental with ad libs. below ---
J.B. What time zone am I on?
What country am I in?
A.J. It don't matter it's five o'clock somewhere
J.B. It's always on five in Margaritaville come to think of it
A.J. I heard that
J.B. You've been there haven't you?
A.J. Yes sir
J.B. I've seen your boat there
A.J. I've been to Margaritaville a few times
J.B. Alright well, that's good
A.J. Stumbled my way back
J.B. Okay, we just want to make sure you can keep it
Between the navigational beacons
A.J. Between the buoys, I got it
J.B. Alright well, it's five o'clock let's go somewhere
A.J. I'm ready to crank it up
J.B. Let's get out 'a here
A.J. I'm gone...
It's Five O'Clock Somewhere
Alan Jackson's "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" stands as a defining anthem of modern country music, capturing the universal desire for relaxation and the end of the workday. Recorded during his 2007 live performance at Texas Stadium, this rendition highlights Jackson's signature baritone and his ability to connect with vast audiences through straightforward, relatable storytelling. The track exemplifies his commitment to traditional country sounds while embracing the upbeat, party-ready energy that characterized much of his commercial success. As a staple of his extensive discography, the song reinforces his status as a leading figure in the genre, offering listeners a moment of levity and shared experience. Its enduring popularity reflects the timeless appeal of Jackson's songwriting and his consistent delivery of music that resonates across generations of country fans.