Meghan Elizabeth Trainor (born December 22, 1993 in Nantucket, Massachusett… Read Full Bio ↴Meghan Elizabeth Trainor (born December 22, 1993 in Nantucket, Massachusetts, U.S.) is an American singer-songwriter and television personality. Trainor rose to prominence with her 2014 debut single "All About That Bass", which topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 for eight consecutive weeks and topped the charts in other countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

At age 17, Trainor won the worldwide Sonicbids 2011 Tennessee Concerts Song Contest with her song "You're Good With Me." She also attended the Durango Songwriter's Expo and Big Al Anderson of NRBQ introduced her to Carla Wallace of Big Yellow Dog Music. Trainor signed as a songwriter with Big Yellow Dog Music shortly after her 18th birthday, while she was still in high school. In 2011, Trainor wrote and self-released two albums, I'll Sing With You and Only 17. She went on several writing trips to Los Angeles, New York City, and Nashville. She settled in Nashville full-time when she was 19. She has had songwriting cuts with Rascal Flatts, Sabrina Carpenter, R5, and many others.

On one of Trainor's writing trips, she met and wrote with Grammy-nominated producer Kevin Kadish. They wrote "All About That Bass" in 2014, and her publishing company told her that many artists might be interested in recording the song. L.A. Reid heard Trainor's own demo of the song and signed her to Epic Records, where she was able to release the song as a solo artist. "All About That Bass" has since become her first #1 single on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, and has topped charts in various other countries including Australia, Canada, Denmark and New Zealand. On September 28, 2014, the UK's Official Charts Company confirmed that "All About That Bass" made chart history in the UK by becoming the first act to officially enter the Official Singles Chart Top 40 based on streams alone. The song then remained at the top of the UK chart for four weeks, becoming the longest-running number one by a female act in 2014.

Trainor's debut EP "Title", was released in September 2014. It debuted on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, peaking at number fifteen.It peaked at number seventeen on the Canadian Albums Chart. "Dear Future Husband" was originally announced as the second single in an interview with PopJustice; however, in an interview with MTV, Trainor revealed that she had chosen "Title" as the second single instead. The song was canceled as a single, but peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand Singles Chart. Meghan Trainor was nominated for an American Music Award in 2014 for New Artist of the Year.

On October 21, 2014, Trainor released the single "Lips Are Movin" to contemporary hit radio stations as the lead single from her upcoming third studio album "Title", which is set to be released on January 13, 2015.

In late 2014, Trainor announced her first-ever headlining tour That Bass Tour, which is scheduled to begin on February 11, 2015 in Vancouver, Canada and end on March 20, 2015 in Nashville, Tennessee. Trainor's fans have since adopted the collective, "Megatrons". Trainor received two nominations at the 57th Grammy Awards: Record of the Year and Song of the Year.

Badass Woman
Meghan Trainor Lyrics

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I'm a badass woman
What's wrong with that?
Can't hold me back
Yeah, I'm a badass woman
Just made like that
But I'm proud of that
'Cause I'm a badass woman

Never second guess me
'Cause, baby, I'm the boss
Don't underestimate me
'Cause I'm the one in charge

I am smarter than you give me credit for
And I'm way stronger than I ever been before
I'm a force of nature that you can't ignore
You can't ignore, you can't ignore no more

I'm a badass woman
What's wrong with that?
Can't hold me back
Yeah, I'm a badass woman
Just made like that
But I'm proud of that
'Cause I'm a badass woman

Never saying sorry
For saying what's on my mind (on my mind)
And I don't need a body
To prove I'm worth your time (time)

Oh, I am smarter than you give me credit for
And I'm way stronger than I ever been before
Oh, I'm a force of nature that you can't ignore
You can't ignore, you can't ignore no more

'Cause I'm a badass woman
What's wrong with that?
Can't hold me back
Yeah, I'm a badass woman (I'm bad)
Just made like that (uh-huh)
But I'm proud of that (yeah)
'Cause I'm a badass woman
'Cause I'm a badass woman

I am smarter than you give me credit for
And I'm way stronger than I ever been before
Oh, I'm a force of nature that you can't ignore
You can't ignore, you can't ignore no more

I'm a badass woman
What's wrong with that?
Can't hold me back
Yeah, I'm a badass woman
What's wrong with that?
Can't hold me back
Yeah, I'm a badass woman
Just made like that
But I'm proud of that
'Cause I'm a badass woman

I'm way smarter than you give me credit for
And I'm way stronger than I ever been before
Oh, I'm a force of nature that you can't ignore
You can't ignore, you can't ignore no more
'Cause I'm a badass woman
I'm a force of nature that you can't ignore

You can't ignore, you can't ignore no more
'Cause I'm a badass woman

Overall Meaning

In Meghan Trainor's song "Badass Woman," she celebrates her strength, independence, and self-confidence as a woman. The lyrics express her refusal to let anyone hold her back or underestimate her. She asserts herself as the boss, emphasizing that she is smarter and stronger than she is given credit for. Trainor embraces her inner power, describing herself as a force of nature that cannot be ignored.

The song carries an empowering message about self-acceptance and breaking stereotypes. Trainor challenges societal expectations and gender norms by stating that she doesn't need to apologize for speaking her mind or prove her worth through her appearance. She encourages others to recognize and appreciate the strength and capabilities of women.

Overall, "Badass Woman" is an anthem that encourages women to embrace their inner strength and assertiveness, celebrating their unique qualities and challenging the limitations imposed on them by society.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm a badass woman
I am a strong and confident woman

What's wrong with that?
There is nothing negative about being confident and strong

Can't hold me back
No one has the power to stop or hinder me

Yeah, I'm a badass woman
Yes, I am a fierce and powerful woman

Just made like that
I was born with these qualities

But I'm proud of that
I take pride in who I am

'Cause I'm a badass woman
Because I possess the qualities of a strong woman

Never second guess me
Do not doubt my abilities or decisions

'Cause, baby, I'm the boss
I am in charge and have authority

Don't underestimate me
Do not undervalue or underestimate my capabilities

'Cause I'm the one in charge
Because I am the person in control

I am smarter than you give me credit for
I possess intelligence beyond what you may think

And I'm way stronger than I ever been before
I have become much stronger than I used to be

I'm a force of nature that you can't ignore
I am a powerful and influential presence that cannot be disregarded

You can't ignore, you can't ignore no more
You can no longer ignore or overlook me

Never saying sorry
I do not apologize

For saying what's on my mind (on my mind)
For expressing my thoughts openly and honestly

And I don't need a body
My worth is not determined by my physical appearance

To prove I'm worth your time (time)
I do not need to prove my value to you

I'm way smarter than you give me credit for
I possess intelligence beyond what you may think

And I'm way stronger than I ever been before
I have become much stronger than I used to be

Oh, I'm a force of nature that you can't ignore
I am a powerful and influential presence that cannot be disregarded

You can't ignore, you can't ignore no more
You can no longer ignore or overlook me

I'm a badass woman
I am a strong and confident woman

Never holding back
I do not restrain myself or hesitate

Yeah, I'm a badass woman (I'm bad)
Yes, I am a powerful and impressive woman

Just made like that (uh-huh)
I was naturally born with these qualities

But I'm proud of that (yeah)
I feel a sense of pride in who I am