Five O'Clock Whistle
Time Stands Still: A Whistle's Tale of Missed Moments
Lyrics
The five o'clock whistle's on the blink,
The five o'clock whistle is not functioning properly.
The whistle won't blow and whadd'ya think?
The whistle is not blowing, and there's a sense of surprise or concern.
My pop is still in the factory 'cause he don't know
My father is still at work because he doesn't know the current time.
What time it happens to be.
There is uncertainty about the time due to the malfunctioning whistle.
The five o'clock whistle didn't blow
The five o'clock whistle didn't sound as expected.
The whistle is broke and whadda'ya know?
The whistle is broken, and there's a realization or acknowledgment.
If somebody don't find out what's wrong
If the issue isn't resolved, the father will have to work throughout the night.
Oh, my pop'll be workin' all night long,
Expressing concern that the father will have to work late due to the malfunction.
Oh! Who's gonna fix the whistle?
Pleading for someone to fix the broken whistle.
Won't somebody fix the whistle?
Reiterating the request for someone to repair the malfunctioning whistle.
Oh! Who's gonna fix the whistle?
Continuing the plea for someone to address the issue with the whistle.
So my poor old pop will know
Expressing a desire for the father to be aware of the correct time.
It's time for him to stop
It's time for the father to stop working, but the broken whistle complicates this.
Ya ought to hear what my mommy said,
Referring to the mother's reaction when the father came home late.
When papa came home and sneaked into bed
The father sneaked into bed after working until late at night.
And told her he worked till half past two
Explaining that the father claimed to have worked until half past two due to the broken whistle.
'Cause the five o'clock whistle never blew.
Highlighting the impact of the malfunctioning whistle on the father's work hours.
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