Time of Our Lives is a 2014 single by Moroccan singer Ahmed Chawki, released in conjunction with the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The track was produced by RedOne and issued through RedOne Records.
Release and production
- Release date: 6 June 2014
- Recorded: 2014
- Genre: Eurodance
- Length: 3 minutes 44 seconds
- Label: RedOne Records
- Songwriters: Nadir Khayat (RedOne), Chawki, Aziz Mahfoud, Mohamed el Mrabet, Travon Potts
- Producer: RedOne
Background
The song was part of a partnership with beIN Sports and was intended as a football‑themed anthem for the World Cup. While the primary lyrics are in English, the refrain incorporates French (“Allez, allez, here we go, allez / This is the time of our lives”), targeting French‑speaking markets where Chawki had previously achieved success with “Habibi I Love You.” An Arabic version titled Farhat al ‘Aalam (فرحة العالم, “Joy of the World”) was also released for Arab audiences. A French‑language version, Time of Our Lives (Notre Moment), was made available as well.
Music video
The accompanying video, released on YouTube, features a Brazilian capoeira‑styled party atmosphere and football imagery, aligning with the World Cup theme.
Commercial performance
- France (SNEP Singles Chart): Peaked at No. 15
- Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia): Reached No. 13 on the “bubbling under” chart
The single received substantial radio rotation in France, contributing to Chawki having two concurrent top‑20 hits: “Time of Our Lives” and “Magic in the Air” (a collaboration with Magic System that reached No. 3 on the French main chart and No. 1 on the French Club 40 dance chart).
Language versions
- English‑French bilingual version (original release)
- French‑only version – Time of Our Lives (Notre Moment)
- Arabic‑English‑French trilingual version – Farhat al ‘Aalam (Arabic title: فرحة العالم)
References
- Wikipedia, “Time of Our Lives (Chawki song)”, accessed 8 April 2026.
- Official music video on YouTube, uploaded by RedOne Records.
- French SNEP chart archives.