"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
It follows a fast-paced 130 BPM tempo in the key of G♯ minor. Pitbull – Timber ft Kesha
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 "Timber" by featuring Kesha (released in October 2013)
"Timber" was a commercial powerhouse, reaching and staying there for three consecutive weeks in early 2014. The song focuses on a wild night out,
It topped charts in over 15 countries, including the UK, Canada, and Germany.
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 worldwide, with over 12.6 million units sold.