"Timber" is a song by American rapper Pitbull featuring American recording … Read Full Bio ↴"Timber" is a song by American rapper Pitbull featuring American recording artist Kesha. The song was released on October 7, 2013, as the lead single from Pitbull's extended play (EP) Meltdown. The song was produced by Dr. Luke, Cirkut, and Sermstyle, with additional production by Nick Seeley. The song interpolates "San Francisco Bay" (1979), by Danish harmonica player Lee Oskar of the band War), which was written by Lee Oskar, Keri Oskar, and Greg Errico.

"Timber" features harmonica player Paul Harrington of Rockwall, Texas, who plays through the entire song. He was told to emulate Lee Oskar. The song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for three consecutive weeks, and has also topped the charts in many other countries, including Canada, where it has stood at number one for eight consecutive weeks, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark.

Kesha had previously featured Pitbull on remixes of her songs "Tik Tok" and "Crazy Kids". In an interview in December 2013, Pitbull said that Rihanna was originally meant to be the featured artist on "Timber", but she had already been asked to be the featured artist on Shakira's "Can't Remember to Forget You" and did not have time to record "Timber".

"Timber" is a dance-pop song that contains country and folk influences. According to the sheet music music published at musicnotes.com, the song is set in common time with moderately fast tempo of 132 beats per minute. The song is written in the key of G# minor and follows a chord sequence of G#m-B-F#-E. Kesha's vocals span from G#3 to D#5.

It reached #1 in Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Lebanon, Luxembourg (digital sales charts), the Netherlands, Norway, Scotland, South Africa, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine (dance charts), the United Kingdom, the United States, and Venezuela.

It also peaked at #2 in the Czech Republic, Ireland, and South Korea, #3 in Israel, New Zealand, Poland, Slovakia, and Switzerland, #4 in Australia and the Flanders region of Belgium, #5 in Spain and the Wallonia region of Belgium, #7 in Italy, #8 in France, #10 in Brazil, #11 in Ukraine, #13 in Mexico, #16 in Japan, and #17 in Russia.

Timber
Pitbull Lyrics

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It's goin' down, I'm yellin' 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

Ooh-ooh (timber), ooh-ooh (timber)
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh (it's goin' down)
Ooh-ooh (timber), ooh-ooh (timber)

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh (it's goin' down, woo)

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

It's goin' down, I'm yellin' 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 goin' down (it's goin' down), I'm yellin' timber
You better move (you better move), you better dance (you better dance)
Let's make a night you won't remember
I'll be the one you won't forget (you won't forget)

Whoa-oh-oh (timber), whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh (timber)
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh (it's goin' down)
Whoa-oh-oh (timber), whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh (timber)
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh (it's goin' down, woo)

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 planes
Blessed to say, money ain't a thing
Club jumpin' like LeBron, now Voli
Order me another round, homie
We about to climb, why?
'Cause it's about to go down

Swing your partner 'round and 'round
End of the night, it's goin' down
One more shot, another round
End of the night, it's goin' down
Swing your partner 'round and 'round
End of the night, it's goin' down (oh-oh-oh)
One more shot, another round
End of the night, it's goin' down

It's goin' down, I'm yellin' 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 goin' down (it's goin' down), I'm yellin' timber
You better move, you better dance (you better dance)
Let's make a night (let's make a night) you won't remember
I'll be the one you won't forget (you won't forget)

Whoa-oh-oh (timber), whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh (hey, timber)
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh (it's goin' down, Pitbull)
Whoa-oh-oh (timber, oh), whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh (timber)
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh (it's goin' down, woo)
Whoa-oh-oh (timber), whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh (timber, come on)
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh (it's goin' down)

Whoa-oh-oh (timber), whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh (you won't forget)
Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh (timber)

Overall Meaning

The song "Timber" by Pitbull is an upbeat party song that is all about letting loose and having fun. The lyrics tell the story of a wild night where everyone is dancing, drinking, and letting loose. Pitbull starts the song off by shouting "It's goin' down, I'm yellin' timber," setting the energetic tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics encourage listeners to move and dance, promising a night to remember. Pitbull compares himself to a "biggity boy's a diggity dog" and talks about making the ladies go wild, echoing the popular party anthem sentiment of living in the moment and having a good time. The song reminds us that sometimes it's good to let loose and simply enjoy life.

The chorus features the repeated phrase "It's goin' down, I'm yellin' timber," which is a catchy phrase that is easy to sing along to. The lyrics talk about the end of the night approaching, and everyone getting ready to party hard. It's a fun and upbeat song that is meant to be enjoyed with friends, making memories that will last a lifetime.

Overall, "Timber" is a simple but fun song about letting loose and having a good time. The lyrics don't take themselves too seriously, and instead, focus on encouraging people to dance and have fun. It's a perfect song for a night out on the town or a party with friends.

Line by Line Meaning

It's goin' down, I'm yellin' timber
The party is about to get wild, and I am announcing it.

You better move, you better dance
Warning to everyone that they have to participate in the wild party.

Let's make a night you won't remember
Let's make this an unforgettable night full of great memories.

I'll be the one you won't forget
I will make sure that you will remember this incredible night forever.

The bigger they are, the harder they fall
It's easier to knock down a big thing than a small one.

This biggity boy's a diggity dog
I'm a wild and fun-loving person.

I have 'em like Miley Cyrus, clothes off
I can make people lose their inhibitions and have a good time.

Twerking in their bras and thongs
People dancing crazily and uninhibitedly in their undergarments.

Face down, booty up
A common dance move where people bend over with their butt in the air.

That's the way we like to what
That's the way we like to party and have fun.

I'm slicker than an oil spill
I am incredibly smooth and clever.

She say she won't, but I bet she will
I can convince anyone to let loose and have fun.

Swing your partner 'round and 'round
A fun dance move that involves spinning someone around.

End of the night, it's goin' down
As the night comes to a close, the party gets even more wild and crazy.

One more shot, another round
We're not done partying yet, let's have another drink and keep the fun going.

Look up in the sky, it's a bird? It's a plane?
A silly question meant to grab attention and show how wild and crazy the party is.

Nah, it's just me, ain't a damn thing changed
I'm still the same wild and crazy person I've always been.

Live in hotels, swing on planes
My life is a non-stop party, traveling the world and staying in luxurious hotels.

Blessed to say, money ain't a thing
I am fortunate enough to have so much money that I don't have to worry about anything.

Club jumpin' like LeBron
The party is so wild and crazy that it's like a basketball game with LeBron James playing.

Now Voli, order me another round, homie
Voli is a type of vodka, and I'm asking someone to bring me another drink so the party can continue.

'Cause it's about to go down
The party is about to reach its climax and become even crazier.

Whoa-oh-oh (timber), whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh (timber)
The chorus of the song with the repeated word 'timber' signaling the wild and crazy aspect of the party.

Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh (it's goin' down)
Part of the chorus signaling that the party is becoming even more wild and crazy.

Oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh (it's goin' down, woo)
Part of the chorus signaling that the party is reaching its climax and becoming more and more insane.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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 Re

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