"Timber" was a commercial powerhouse, reaching and staying there for three consecutive weeks in early 2014.
The track is famous for its vibe, utilizing a harmonica melody interpolated from Lee Oskar’s 1978 song "San Francisco Bay".
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 square dance" atmosphere with Pitbull's typical Miami club rap style.
It was the sixth best-selling song of 2014 worldwide, with over 12.6 million units sold.
It topped charts in over 15 countries, including the UK, Canada, and Germany.