Time of Our Lives

• By: Pitbull, Ne-Yo

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

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.

Grammar:

• 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.