Time of Our Lives – English Lyrics

• By: Pitbull, Ne-Yo

Lyrics & Translation

Learn English with the infectious and uplifting track "Time of Our Lives" by Pitbull and Ne-Yo. The song's clear and repetitive chorus makes it great for practicing pronunciation and learning common idioms related to celebration and perseverance. Its narrative of overcoming struggles to enjoy the moment provides a relatable and motivating theme for language learners.

[English]

I knew my rent was gon' be late about a week ago

I worked my ass off, but I still can't pay it though

But I got just enough to get off in this club

Have me a good time, before my time is up

Hey, let's get it now

Ooh, I want the time of my life (Mr. Worldwide)

Oh baby, ooh

Give me the time of my life (Ne-Yo)

Ay, ay, ay (let's get it)

Let's get it now

This is the last 20 dollars I got

But I'ma have a good time ballin' or out

Tell the bartender, line up some shots

'Cause I'ma get loose tonight

She's on fire, she's so hot

I'm no liar, she burn up the spot

Look like Mariah, I took another shot

Told her drop, drop, drop, drop it like it's hot

Dirty talk, dirty dance

She a freaky girl and I'm a freaky man

She on the rebound, broke up with her ex

And I'm like Rodman, ready on deck

I told her, "Wanna ride out?" And she said yes

We didn't go to church, but I got blessed

I knew my rent was gon' be late about a week ago

I worked my ass off, but I still can't pay it though

But I got just enough to get off in this club

Have me a good time, before my time is up

Hey, let's get it now

Ooh, I want the time of my life, yeah

Oh baby, ooh, give me the time of my life

Ay, ay, ay

Let's get it now

Tonight I'ma lose my mind

Better get yours 'cause I'm gonna get mine

Party every night, like my last

Mami know the drill, shake that ass

Go ahead, baby, let me see what you got

You know you got the biggest booty in this spot

And I just wanna see that thing drop

From the back to the front to the top

You know me, I'm off in the cut

Always like a squirrel, looking for a nut

This isn't for show I'm not talking 'bout luck

I'm not talking 'bout love, I'm talking 'bout lust

Now let's get loose, have some fun

Forget about bills and the first of the month

It's my night, your night, our night, let's turn it up

I knew my rent was gon' be late about a week ago

I worked my ass off, but I still can't pay it though

But I got just enough to get off in this club

Have me a good time, before my time is up

Hey, let's get it now

Ooh, I want the time of my life, yeah

Oh baby, ooh, give me the time of my life

Ay, ay, ay

Let's get it now

Everybody goin' through something

(Everybody goin' through something)

I said, everybody goin' through something

(Everybody goin' through something)

So you might as well you roll it up

Pour it up, drink it up, throw it up tonight

I said, everybody goin' through something

(Everybody goin' through something)

Said, everybody goin' through something

(Everybody goin' through something)

So you might as well you roll it up

Pour it up, drink it up, throw it up tonight, yeah

This for everybody going through tough times

Believe me, been there, done that

But every day above ground is a great day, remember that (Dali!)

I knew my rent was gon' be late about a week ago

I worked my ass off, but I still can't pay it though

But I got just enough to get off in this club

Have me a good time, before my time is up

Hey, let's get it now

Ooh, I want the time of my life, yeah

Oh baby, ooh, give me the time of my life

Ay, ay, ay

Let's get it now

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole.
rent /rɛnt/ A2	noun - a tenant's regular payment to a landlord for the use of property or land.
club /klʌb/ A2	noun - an association or organization dedicated to a particular interest or activity.
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death.
dollars /ˈdɑlɚz/ A1	noun - the basic monetary unit of the United States, Canada, Australia, etc., equal to 100 cents.
bartender /ˈbɑːrˌtɛndər/ B1	noun - a person who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar.
shots /ʃɑts/ B1	noun - a small measure of liquor.
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A2	noun - combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke.
hot /hɑt/ A1	adjective - having a high degree of heat or a high temperature.
girl /ɡɜːrl/ A1	noun - a female child or young woman.
man /mæn/ A1	noun - an adult male human being.
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.
party /ˈpɑːrti/ A2	noun - a social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment.
bills /bɪlz/ A2	noun - a statement of the amount of money owed for goods or services supplied.
ground /ɡraʊnd/ A2	noun - the solid surface of the earth.
tough /tʌf/ B1	adjective - difficult to do or deal with.

Key Grammar Structures

• I knew my rent was gon' be late about a week ago

  ➔ Informal contraction "gon' be" for "going to be"

  ➔ This line uses a common informal contraction. "gon' be" is a shortened way of saying "going to be". It is typically used in casual conversation or in songs like this to fit the rhythm and tone.

• I worked my ass off, but I still can't pay it though

  ➔ Use of "though" at the end of a sentence to express contrast.

  ➔ The word "though" is used at the end of the sentence to indicate a contrast or a concession. Even though the speaker worked hard, they still can't afford to pay the rent. It is a less formal equivalent of "however" or "even so".

• Have me a good time, before my time is up

  ➔ Imperative mood with "have" used to express a desire or instruction.

  ➔ Here, "Have me a good time" is an imperative phrase expressing the speaker's desire to experience enjoyment. Although literally it might appear strange, it functions as a request for the speaker themselves to experience a good time.

• This is the last 20 dollars I got

  ➔ Omission of the relative pronoun "that" or "which".

  ➔ The complete sentence could be "This is the last 20 dollars that I got." However, in informal speech and song lyrics, the relative pronoun is often omitted for brevity and rhythm.

• But I'ma have a good time ballin' or out

  ➔ Informal contraction "I'ma" for "I'm going to" and the gerund "ballin'" used as a verb.

  ➔ "I'ma" is another informal contraction, meaning "I'm going to". "Ballin'" is the gerund form of "ball", meaning to spend a lot of money lavishly, or to live extravagantly. This line conveys the intention to have a good time, regardless of whether the speaker has money to spend or not.

• Tell the bartender, line up some shots

  ➔ Imperative mood using "tell" to give a direct command or instruction.

  ➔ This line uses the imperative mood to instruct someone (the bartender) to do something (line up some shots). It is a direct and straightforward command.

• I'm no liar, she burn up the spot

  ➔ Simple present tense to describe a current state or habitual action (burn up)

  ➔ "Burn up the spot" is an idiom meaning to be very exciting, energetic, and captivating, especially in a performance or social setting. The simple present tense describes her usual or current energetic behavior.

• Everybody goin' through something

  ➔ Present continuous tense with the informal contraction "goin'" (going) to emphasize an ongoing state.

  ➔ The sentence uses the present continuous to express a general truth that everyone is currently experiencing some kind of difficulty or challenge. The informal "goin' through" adds to the casual and relatable tone of the song.