The song "It's Five O' Clock Somewhere" by Alan Jackson is about the desire to escape work and the daily grind and enjoy some downtime. The narrator of the song is clearly frustrated by his job and wants to take a break. He talks about how slow time moves and how he is getting older by the minute. He mentions wanting to call his boss something but ultimately decides he will just call it a day. The chorus of the song centers around a desire for a strong drink, specifically a Hurricane, to help ease the tension and frustration of the workday. Throughout the song, the narrator alludes to the fact that he has not had a break in over a year and is ready to start his vacation in Jamaica right then and there. The song ends with the narrator wondering what Jimmy Buffett, a well-known musician who sings about ocean escapes, would do in this situation. The message of the song is one of wanting to escape the daily rigors of work and enjoy a carefree moment. It also emphasizes the mindset that it doesn't matter what time it is or what country you're in; if you want to relax and enjoy yourself, it's always five o'clock somewhere.
