Timber

Pitbull

About Timber

"Timber" is a song by American rapper Pitbull featuring American singer Kesha. The song was released on October 6, 2013, as the lead single from Pitbull's extended play (EP) Meltdown EP. The song was produced by Dr. Luke, Cirkut, and Sermstyle, with additional production by Nick Seeley. The song interpolates Lee Oskar's 1978 single "San Francisco Bay" and features harmonica player Paul Harrington, who plays through the entire song and was told to emulate Oskar. The song peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for three consecutive weeks and also topped the charts in many other countries, including Canada (where it stood at No. 1 for eight consecutive weeks), Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. According to the IFPI, the song sold 12.6 million units worldwide in 2014, including single-track downloads and track-equivalent streams, becoming the sixth best-selling song of that year. As of 2019, the song has now sold 19.1 million copies worldwide. 


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It's going down, I'm yelling timber
You better move, you better dance
Let's make a night, you won't remember
I'll be the one, you won't forget

The bigger they are, the harder they fall
This biggity boy's a diggity dog
I have 'em like Miley Cyrus, clothes off
Twerking in their bras and thongs, timber
Face down, booty up, timber
That's the way we like the what, timber
I'm slicker than an oil spill
She say she won't, but I bet she will, timber

Swing your partner round and round
End of the night, it's going down
One more shot, another round
End of the night, it's going down
Swing your partner round and round
End of the night, it's going down
One more shot, another round
End of the night, it's going down

It's going down, I'm yelling timber
You better move, you better dance
Let's make a night, you won't remember
I'll be the one, you won't forget

It's going down, I'm yelling timber
You better move, you better dance
Let's make a night, you won't remember
I'll be the one, you won't forget

Look up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane
Nah, it's just me, ain't a damn thing changed
Live in hotels, swing on plane
Blessed to say, money ain't a thing
Club jumping like Lebron, now, Voli
Order me another round, homie
We about to climb, wild, 'cause it's about to go down

Swing your partner round and round
End of the night, it's going down
One more shot, another round
End of the night, it's going down
Swing your partner round and round
End of the night, it's going down
One more shot, another round
End of the night, it's going down

It's going down, I'm yelling timber
You better move, you better dance
Let's make a night, you won't remember
I'll be the one, you won't forget

It's going down, I'm yelling timber
You better move, you better dance
Let's make a night, you won't remember
I'll be the one, you won't forget

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Pitbull

Armando Cristian Pérez (born January 15, 1981), better known by his stage name Pitbull, or Mitra, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor and record producer. His first recorded performance was from the Lil Jon album Kings of Crunk in 2002. In 2004, he released his debut album titled M.I.A.M.I. (short for Money Is A Major Issue) under TVT Records. Since then, he has released three other albums under the label: El Mariel in 2006, The Boatlift in 2007, and Planet Pit in 2011. more »

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Written by: Jamie Michael Robert Sanderson, Kesha Rose Sebert, Roger Parker, Steve Arrington, Waung Hankerson, Charles C Carter, Priscilla Renea Hamilton, Greg Errico, Lukasz Gottwald, Breyan Stanley Isaac, Keri Oskar, Lee Oskar, Armando Christian Perez, Priscilla Renea, Henry Russell Walter

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14 facts about this song

Overall Background
"Timber" is a song by American rapper Pitbull featuring American recording artist Kesha.
Release Date
The song was released on October 7, 2013, as the lead single from Pitbull’s extended play (EP), “Meltdown”.
Genre Classification
"Timber" is a dance-pop song that incorporates elements of folk and EDM.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at No.1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it Pitbull's second number-one single in the US.
Worldwide Success
"Timber" was also a worldwide success, topping the charts in the U.K., Canada, and other countries.
Sales Achievement
It sold over 12.6 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling singles of all time.
Music Video
The music video was directed by David Rousseau and it has over a billion views on YouTube.
Lyrics Creation
The lyrics for the song were written by Pitbull, Kesha, Lee Oskar, Keri Hilson, Priscilla Hamilton, Breyan Stanley Isaac, Dr. Luke, Henry Walter, and Pebe Sebert
Awards and Nominations
"Timber" received a nomination for the Billboard Music Award for Top Rap Song in 2014.
Harmony Elements
The song features a harmonica hook and a chorus sung by Kesha, which helped it stand out in the genre of electronic dance music.
Collaboration Details
"Timber" was the first collaboration between Pitbull and Kesha — they did not meet in person when working on the song due to their conflicting schedules.
Song Inspiration
Pitbull explained that "Timber" was inspired by Avicii's folktronica hit "Wake Me Up!".
Use in Popular Culture
"Timber" has been used in a variety of TV shows, commercials, and films, demonstrating its continued popularity.
Critical Reception
While many critics praised the catchiness of the song and Kesha's chorus, some criticized its repetitive nature.

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