Time of Our Lives – English Lyrics

• By: Pitbull, Ne-Yo

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into "Time of Our Lives," a vibrant collaboration by Pitbull and Ne-Yo that seamlessly blends pop, rap, and R&B elements. This infectious track offers a powerful message of embracing every moment and living life to the fullest, even when facing adversity. Through its relatable lyrics and uplifting melody, the song serves as a form of "dancefloor therapy," encouraging listeners to let go of worries and find joy in the present, making it an excellent piece for understanding modern English expressions of resilience and celebration.

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.