What's wrong with these lyrics?

conched · Post by **conched** » September 27, 2003 1:32 am

It's only half past twelve but I don't care
It's 5 O'clock somewhere

Harbour Shark · Post by **Harbour Shark** » September 27, 2003 2:18 am

Umm...I think what you are getting at has come up in this thread:

http://www.buffettnews.com/forum/viewto ... ht=#599372

At the risk of repeating myself, I know of at least one instance where this is possible....when it is half past twelve on the west coast of North America, it is five o'clock on the island of Newfoundland (trust me, I grew up there and the time zone is GMT minus 3 1/2 hours.)
Incidently, during the 2000 Montesori School Benefit Concert, Jimmy makes mention of his "northern roots" in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, where his grandfather's family came from - "demented sailor people" he called them.

conched · Post by **conched** » September 27, 2003 8:51 am

Thanks for that reference. Ya know, inquiring minds want to KNOW!

It is interesting how a little technical point can lead to a learning experience.

conched · Post by **conched** » September 27, 2003 8:59 am

I went to this world time server site:

http://www.worldtimeserver.com/?locationid=US-FL

I clicked on Labrador exception and see exactly what you were talking about. 9:58 vs. 10:28

Key Lime Lee · Post by **Key Lime Lee** » September 27, 2003 10:08 am

..and of course the implication of the lyrics is that it's AT LEAST 5 o'clock somewhere (meaning it's late enough to commence drinking), unless, of course, you only drink from 5:00:00 to 5:00:59....

redwinemaker · Post by **redwinemaker** » September 27, 2003 11:39 am

five o'clock is a state of mind...

ragtopW · Post by **ragtopW** » September 27, 2003 5:22 pm

The old British Navy saying was " the suns over the Yardarm"

CAPT sand · Post by **CAPT sand** » September 28, 2003 12:52 am

It is 5 o'clock in Margaritaville!...

and Margaritaville is Somewhere...THEREFORE.....

No need to pursue it any further.