It's Five O'Clock Somewhere

Alan Jackson

About It's Five O'Clock Somewhere

"It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" is a song performed by Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett, and written by Jim "Moose" Brown and Don Rollins. It was released in June 2003 as the lead single from Jackson's 2003 compilation album Greatest Hits Volume II. It spent eight non-consecutive weeks at Number One on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in summer of 2003. In addition, the song hit number 17 on the US Hot 100, making it the biggest pop hit for Jackson and the first top forty hit for Buffett since the 1970s. On November 5, 2003, it also won the Country Music Association (CMA) Award for Vocal Event of the Year. The song became the #3 country song of the decade on Billboard's Hot Country Songs Chart. 


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The sun is hot and that ol' clock is movin' slow and so am I
Workday passes like molasses in wintertime but it's July
Gettin' paid by the hour, older by the minute
My boss just pushed me over the limit
I'd like to call him somethin' but think I'll just call it a day

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
It's five o'clock somewhere

This lunch break is gonna take all afternoon and half the night
Tomorrow morning I know there'll be here to pay, hey, but that's all right
I ain't had a day off now in over a year
My Jamaican vacation is gonna start right here
If the phone's for me you can tell 'em I've just sailed away

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
It's five o'clock somewhere

I could pay off my tip
Pour myself in a cab and be back to work before 2
At a moment like this, I can't help but wonder
What would Jimmy Buffett do?

I say, 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

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
He don't care and I don't care, it's five o'clock somewhere

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Alan Jackson

Alan Eugene Jackson (born October 17, 1958) is an American country music singer, known for blending traditional honky tonk and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits. He has recorded 14 studio albums, three Greatest Hits albums, two Christmas albums, one Gospel album and several compilations, all on the Arista Nashville label. More than 50 of his singles have appeared on Billboard's list of the "Top 30 Country Songs". Of Jackson's entries, 35 were number-one hits, with 50 in the Top 10. He is the recipient of 2 Grammys, 16 CMA Awards, 17 ACM Awards and nominee of multiple other awards. He is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 2001. Jackson has sold more than 60 million records worldwide. more »

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Written by: Don Rollins, Jim Brown

Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Release and Chart Success
"It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" was released in 2003 as the first single from Jackson's compilation album, "Greatest Hits Volume II". The song topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts for eight non-consecutive weeks.
Collaboration
The song is a duet with tropical lifestyle singer Jimmy Buffett. This collaboration led to a crossover hit that gained popularity not only among country fans but also with Buffett's "Parrothead" fanbase.
Awards
In 2003, "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" won the Country Music Association (CMA) Award for Vocal Event of the Year.
Song Information
The song was written by Jim "Moose" Brown and Don Rollins. It runs for a total of 3 minutes and 52 seconds.
Popular Catchphrase
The song's title has entered popular culture as a catchphrase, indicating it's never too early to start drinking.
Music Video
The music video for "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" was directed by Trey Fanjoy and features both Jackson and Buffett. The video was filmed in Florida, including scenes in Palm Beach and Jupiter.
Record-Breaking
Alan Jackson became the first artist in the history of Billboard's country airplay chart to have a single (his duet with Jimmy Buffett, "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere") stay at No. 1 for five weeks.
Impact on Jackson and Buffett's Careers
The collaboration reinvigorated both Jackson and Buffett's careers. It exposed Jackson to Buffett's massive fan base and allowed Buffett to engage the country demographic.
Stage Performances
Even though Buffett was featured in the recording, he also regularly performed the song during his concerts. Jackson also added it to his setlist, making it a staple at his concerts.
Interpretation
"It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" is commonly interpreted as a song about shrugging off the stresses of day-to-day life and enjoying a moment of relaxation or fun, regardless of the time.

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