Dirty Dancing: I've Had the Time of My Life
The London Starlight Orchestra and Singers Lyrics


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I've had the time of my life
No, I never felt this way before
Yes I swear, it's the truth
And I owe it all to you

I've had the time of my life
No, I never felt this way before
Yes I swear, it's the truth
And I owe it all to you

I've had the time of my life
No, I never felt this way before
Yes I swear, it's the truth
And I owe it all to you

I've had the time of my life

No, I never felt this way before
Yes I swear, it's the truth

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Time of My Life by The London Starlight Orchestra speak about the overwhelming feeling of love and gratitude towards someone who has had a significant impact on one's life. The singer is expressing their feelings of how they have never felt this way before, and how they owe it all to this person who is responsible for this newfound happiness.


The opening line, "I've had the time of my life," is a powerful statement of the singer's intense pleasure and enjoyment, expressing the feeling of being at the peak of one's existence. This sets the tone for the entire song, with the following lines reinforcing the idea that these are truly exceptional moments in their life. The repetition of the phrase "No, I never felt this way before" emphasizes this point further, making it clear that this is a unique and transformative experience.


The next line, "Yes I swear, it's the truth," adds conviction and solemnity to the singer's words. They are making a promise to the person who has impacted their lives so dramatically that this feeling is genuine, unexaggerated, and completely authentic. They are taking responsibility for the authenticity of this powerful statement and promising to uphold it.


Overall, the lyrics of The Time of My Life by The London Starlight Orchestra are about love, gratitude, and joy, speaking of how a person can have such a significant and positive impact on someone's life that it changes everything for the better.


Line by Line Meaning

I've had the time of my life
I have experienced the most fulfilling moments of my existence


No, I never felt this way before
I have never experienced such an overwhelming feeling before


Yes I swear, it's the truth
My statement is honest and genuine


And I owe it all to you
My gratitude extends to you, for making my life worthwhile




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: John De Nicola, Donald Markowitz, Frank Previte

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