"It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" is a popular country song performed by Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett, released in June 2003 as the lead single from Jackson's Greatest Hits Volume II album
. The phrase "It's five o'clock somewhere" is a common expression used to justify having a drink at any time of day, based on the idea that somewhere in the world, it is 5:00 p.m., traditionally the end of the workday
. The song's lyrics describe a narrator who is stressed from work and wants to relax by having a strong drink, even though it is only early afternoon where he is. He uses the phrase to rationalize drinking early, saying, "It's only half-past twelve but I don't care / It's five o'clock somewhere"
. The song references ordering a "Hurricane," a potent cocktail, and includes a playful nod to Jimmy Buffett's alcohol-themed songs
. The song was a major hit, spending eight non-consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and winning several awards, including the Country Music Association Award for Vocal Event of the Year
. It remains one of Alan Jackson's biggest pop hits and marked a notable collaboration with Jimmy Buffett
. In summary, "It's five o'clock somewhere" is both a cultural saying and the title of a well-known country duet celebrating the idea of taking a break and enjoying a drink regardless of the actual time
