Timber
KESHA 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 lyrics of Kesha ft. Pitbull's song "Timber" describe a party scene where people are drinking, dancing, and having fun. The phrase "it's going down, I'm yelling timber" is a warning for everyone to move and dance because the party is about to get wild. The use of the phrase "timber" also refers to the idea of a tree falling down, which can be seen as a metaphor for the party getting out of control.

The lyrics also touch on the idea that people are willing to let loose and have a good time, regardless of the consequences. "The bigger they are, the harder they fall" implies that people who are normally reserved or difficult to party with might be letting down their guard and having fun at this particular event. The verse where Kesha sings "I have 'em like Miley Cyrus, clothes off, twerking in their bras and thongs, timber" is a reference to the popular dance move and the idea that people are getting wild and crazy.

Throughout the lyrics, there is a feeling of energy and excitement building. The repetition of the phrase "swing your partner round and round, end of the night, it's going down" reinforces the idea that this is a party that keeps building until it reaches a point where things are about to get wild, implying that people are connecting and enjoying themselves. The idea that the night will be unforgettable further emphasizes the intensity of the party.

Line by Line Meaning

It's going down, I'm yelling timber
The situation is about to get crazy and exciting, and I'm excited and ready for it.

You better move, you better dance
If you want to have a good time, you better start moving and dancing.

Let's make a night, you won't remember
We're going to have so much fun that you won't be able to forget it.

I'll be the one, you won't forget
I'm going to make sure that I stand out and leave a lasting impression on you.

The bigger they are, the harder they fall
People who are big or powerful are more vulnerable to defeat.

This biggity boy's a diggity dog
I'm confident and ready to take on any challenge.

I have 'em like Miley Cyrus, clothes off
I can make people lose control and do things they wouldn't normally do.

Twerking in their bras and thongs, timber
People are getting wild and crazy, and it's about to get even crazier.

Face down, booty up, timber
People are getting down and dirty, and it's about to get even crazier.

That's the way we like the what, timber
This is the kind of excitement and wildness that we enjoy.

I'm slicker than an oil spill
I'm very smooth and savvy.

She say she won't, but I bet she will, timber
Even if someone says they won't participate, they will probably get caught up in the excitement.

Swing your partner round and round
Let's keep the excitement going and keep dancing.

End of the night, it's going down
As the night comes to a close, things are going to get even crazier.

One more shot, another round
Let's keep the party going and take another shot.

Look up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane
I'm so amazing that people will mistake me for a superhero.

Nah, it's just me, ain't a damn thing changed
I'm still awesome and nothing has changed.

Live in hotels, swing on plane
I live a luxurious lifestyle and can travel anywhere I want.

Blessed to say, money ain't a thing
I'm fortunate to not have to worry about money.

Club jumping like Lebron, now, Voli
The club is as exciting as a Lebron James game, and we're enjoying some Voli vodka.

Order me another round, homie
Let's keep the good times rolling with another round of drinks.

We about to climb, wild, 'cause it's about to go down
Things are going to get even crazier and more exciting very soon.

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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