Critics noted its unique mix of a "country square dance" atmosphere with Pitbull's typical Miami club rap style.
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 Critics noted its unique mix of a "country
It was the sixth best-selling song of 2014 worldwide, with over 12.6 million units sold. with the hook "It's going down
"Timber" was a commercial powerhouse, reaching and staying there for three consecutive weeks in early 2014.