It was the sixth best-selling song of 2014 worldwide, with over 12.6 million units sold.
The Number Ones: Pitbull's “Timber” (Feat. Kesha) : r/popheads Pitbull – Timber ft Kesha
While some critics at the time found the lyrics generic or "laughable," the song has aged into a nostalgic "modern classic" for many fans. It was the sixth best-selling song of 2014
The song focuses on a wild night out, with the hook "It's going down, I'm yelling timber" serving as a metaphor for the peak of a party where everyone is "falling" (dancing or otherwise). Chart Performance & Impact The song focuses on a wild night out,
"Timber" by featuring Kesha (released in October 2013) is a definitive high-energy party anthem of the early 2010s. Blending dance-pop and EDM with unexpected country-folk elements—most notably a signature harmonica hook—the song became a massive global hit. Musical Style & Composition
The track is famous for its vibe, utilizing a harmonica melody interpolated from Lee Oskar’s 1978 song "San Francisco Bay".
It follows a fast-paced 130 BPM tempo in the key of G♯ minor.