(I've Had) The Time Of My Life – English Lyrics

• By: Bill Medley, Jennifer Warnes

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the magic behind "(I've Had) The Time of My Life," the timeless duet by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes. Explore the song's creation, its deep connection to the movie *Dirty Dancing*, and the universal message of joy and love it conveys. Learn about the cultural impact of this evergreen hit and what makes it a perfect anthem for celebration and nostalgia.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic matter, including capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.
felt /felt/ A2	verb - past tense of feel; to experience (an emotion or sensation).
swear /swer/ B1	verb - to make a solemn statement or promise.
owe /oʊ/ B1	verb - to have an obligation to pay or repay (something) in return for something received.
waiting /ˈweɪtɪŋ/ A1	verb - staying where one is or delaying action until a particular time or event.
found /faʊnd/ A1	verb - past tense of find; to discover or locate (something lost or missing).
stand /stænd/ A1	verb - to have or maintain an upright position, supported by one's feet.
writing /ˈraɪtɪŋ/ A2	noun - the activity or skill of marking coherent words on paper and composing text.
wall /wɔːl/ A1	noun - a long, upright structure of stone, brick, or other material that encloses an area.
felt /felt/ A2	verb - past tense of feel; to experience (an emotion or sensation).
magical /ˈmædʒɪkəl/ B1	adjective - relating to, or resembling magic.
fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/ B2	noun - the faculty or activity of imagining things, especially things that are impossible or improbable.
passion /ˈpæʃən/ B2	noun - strong and barely controllable emotion.
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - each of a pair of globular organs in the head through which people and vertebrate animals see.
disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ B2	verb - to conceal or hide the true identity or nature of.
hands /hændz/ A1	noun - the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb.
understand /ˌʌndərˈstænd/ A2	verb - perceive the intended meaning of (words, a language, or a speaker).
urgency /ˈɜːrdʒənsi/ C1	noun - the quality or state of being urgent.
enough /ɪˈnʌf/ A2	adjective - as much or as many as required.
body /ˈbɑːdi/ A1	noun - the physical structure of a person or animal, including the bones, flesh, and organs.
soul /soʊl/ B1	noun - the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal, regarded as immortal.
afraid /əˈfreɪd/ A2	adjective - feeling fear or anxiety; frightened.
lose /luːz/ A2	verb - be deprived of (something) or cease to have or retain (something).
control /kənˈtroʊl/ B1	noun - the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, and to feel; the faculty of consciousness and thought.
stay /steɪ/ A1	verb - remain in a place or condition.
searched /sɜːrtʃt/ B1	verb - past tense of search; try to find something by looking or otherwise seeking carefully and thoroughly.
open /ˈoʊpən/ A1	adjective - having no barrier preventing access.
door /dɔːr/ A1	noun - a hinged, sliding, or revolving barrier at the entrance to a building, room, or vehicle; a gate.

Key Grammar Structures

• I've had the time of my life

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense

  ➔ The phrase "I've had" indicates an experience that has relevance to the present.

• I never felt like this before

  ➔ Past Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase "I never felt" describes a completed action in the past.

• I owe it all to you

  ➔ Present Simple Tense

  ➔ The phrase "I owe" indicates a current state or obligation.

• This could be love

  ➔ Modal Verbs

  ➔ The phrase "could be" expresses possibility.

• Just remember you're the one thing

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ The phrase "Just remember" gives a command or advice.

• I've searched through every open door

  ➔ Present Perfect Tense

  ➔ The phrase "I've searched" indicates an action that has been completed with relevance to the present.