The Time (Dirty Bit)

The Black Eyed Peas

About The Time (Dirty Bit)

"The Time (Dirty Bit)" is a song by American musical group The Black Eyed Peas from their sixth studio album, The Beginning. The song peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, becoming the group's sixth consecutive top ten hit (following the five singles from their previous album, The E. N. D), and ninth overall. It topped the charts in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, while also charting inside the top ten of the charts in most European countries. As of February 2019, the song's accompanying music video has received over 430 million views on YouTube, becoming the group's most viewed video. Worldwide, it was the eighth best selling digital single of 2011 with sales of 7.3 million copies.  


Year:
2011
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(This is international)
(Big mega radio smasher)

I had the time of my life
And I've never felt this way before
And I swear this is true
And I owe it all to you

Oh I had the time of my life
And I've never felt this way before
And I swear this is true
And I owe it all to you
You-you-you-you-you
You-you-you-you-you
You-you-you-you-you-you-y-y-y-y-you
Dirty bit

Dirty bit

I-I came up in here to rock
Light a fire, make it hot
I don't wanna take no pictures
I just wanna take some shots
So come on, let's go
Let's lose control
Let's do it all night
'Til we can't do it no more

People rockin' to the sound
Turn it up and watch it pound
We gon' rock it to the top
Until the roof come burnin' down
Yeah, it's hot in here
The temperature
Has got these ladies
Gettin' freakier

I got freaky, freaky, baby
I was chillin' with my ladies
I didn't come to get bougie
I came here to get crazy
I was born to get wild
That's my style
If you didn't know that
Well, baby, now you know now

'Cause I'm
Havin'
A good Time
With you
I'm tellin' you

I had the time of my life
And I've never felt this way before
And I swear this is true
And I owe it all to you

Oh I had the time of my life
And I've never felt this way before
And I swear this is true
And I owe it all to you
You-you-you-you-you
You-you-you-you-you
You-you-you-you-you-you-y-y-y-y-you
Dirty bit

Dirty bit

All-all these girls, they like my swagger
They callin' me Mick Jagger
I be rollin' like a Stone
Jet-setter, jet-lagger
We ain't messin' with no maggots
Messin' with the baddest
Chicks in the club
Honey, what's up?

Mirror, mirror on the wall
Who's the baddest of them all?
Yeah, it's gotta be the Apl
I'm the mack daddy, y'all
Haters better step back
Ladies (don't load your act)
I'm the party application
Rockin' just like that

(This is international)
(Big mega radio smasher)

'Cause I'm
Havin'
A good Time
With you
I'm tellin' you

I-I-I-I had
The time of my li-I-ife
And I've never felt this way before-fore
And I swear-wear
This is tru-u-ue
And I owe it all to you-ou

Oh, I-I-I-I had
The time of my li-I-I-ow
And I've never felt this way before-fore
And I swear-wear
This is tru-u-ue
And I owe it all to you-ou

I-I-I-I had
The time of my li-I-ife
And I've never felt this way before-fore
And I swear-wear
This is tru-u-ue
And I owe it all to you-ou

Oh, I-I-I-I had
The time of my li-I-I-ow
And I've never felt this way before-fore
And I swear-wear
This is tru-u-ue
And I owe it all to you-ou
Dirty bit

Welcome, this is the beginning
For every ending is mega starter
When they bring the dark we bring the light
Lets go

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The Black Eyed Peas

The Black Eyed Peas is a North American hip hop group. It mainly comprises rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, and singer Fergie. Originally an alternative hip hop group, they have since added R&B, pop, dance, electro and techno influences. Though founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1995, it was not until the release of their third album Elephunk in 2003 that they found widespread acclaim and achieved high record sales. Since that time, the group has sold an estimated 56 million records worldwide. According to Nielsen SoundScan, the Black Eyed Peas are the second-best-selling artist or group for downloaded tracks, with over 42 million sales as of the end of 2011. more »

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Written by: Allan Pineda, Damien Leroy, Donald Markowitz, Franke Previte, John Denicola, Will Adams

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore, WORLDSONG INC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Release Information
"The Time (Dirty Bit)" by The Black Eyed Peas was released on November 5, 2010, as a lead single from their sixth studio album "The Beginning."
Billboard Rankings
The song reached number one in the UK and Australia, becoming the band's sixth number-one single in both countries. It also peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Song Composition
The song samples "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" from the 1987 film "Dirty Dancing." That's why it is referred to as "Dirty Bit" in the title.
Inspiration Behind the Song
According to member will.i.am, the song was inspired by the positive energy and time they were having while creating their album.
Music Video
The music video for the song was released on November 23, 2010. The video features a futuristic theme, with the group members depicted as characters in a video game.
Album's Theme
"The Time (Dirty Bit)" effectively encapsulates the theme of the album which bends towards using technology to bring people together and make the world feel smaller.
Critical Reception
The song received mixed reviews from music critics. Some praised it as a catchy dance track, while others criticized it for its heavy use of auto-tune and for not living up to the original "(I've Had) The Time of My Life."
Commercial Success
Despite the mixed reviews, "The Time (Dirty Bit)" was a commercial success. It was one of the top ten best-selling singles of 2011 in the UK.
Copyright Infringement
In 2011, the song was accused of copyright infringement by Ebony Burks, who claimed that the song was too similar to her song "Boom Dynamite."
Adjustment to Live Performances
The group has adjusted the original track to perform live for a more rock based version.
Celebrities in Music Video
Celebrities like David Guetta and the DJ Ammo have made a cameo in the music video of the song.

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