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.
Bang Dem Sticks
Meghan Trainor Lyrics
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I love it when it's big
You can feel it in the crowd
Come on bang dem sticks
I said I love it when it's loud
I love it when it's big
'Cause you can feel it in the crowd
Come on bang dem sticks
Till I'm drummer, sicker than the swine flu
Don't really need medication
He got a tissue
And when he bang bang, don't need to bug him
But he might be smoother than my, my favorite copy when it plays
He got a hold on me
And erase, you got the winning streak
And ain't nobody got a drummer like mine
He can bang dem sticks, he can throw them high
I got a thing for a drummers
Had a big chase of my heart
I gotta thing for drummers
So baby show off all them tricks and bang them sticks
I got a thing for a drummers
Had a big chase of my heart
I gotta thing for drummers
So baby show off all them tricks and bang them sticks
I love it when it's loud
I love it when it's big
You can feel it in the crowd
Come on bang dem sticks
I said I love it when it's loud
I love it when it's big
'Cause you can feel it in the crowd
Come on bang dem sticks
I don't think they're ready, it's ok
Triple it, triple it, all that shit
He looking so good when he bang them sticks
He can do the favorite little with a little of samba
And all the girls, I want your drummer's number
But what a minute, what trick is going on?
You're here to see him train because you love my songs
But here we go again with the double stroke
And I ain't talking dirty I ain't makin no jokes nu uh nu uh
And he could play all night whatever get you hype girls whatever gets you high.
'Cause ain't nodody got a drummer like mine,
He can bang them sticks
He can throw them high come on
I got a thing for a drummers
Had a big chase of my heart
I gotta thing for drummers
So baby show off all them tricks and bang them sticks
I got a thing for a drummers
Had a big chase of my heart
I gotta thing for drummers
So baby show off all them tricks and bang them sticks
I love it when it's loud
I love it when it's big
You can feel it in the crowd
Come on bang dem sticks
I said I love it when it's loud
I love it when it's big
'Cause you can feel it in the crowd
Come on bang dem sticks
Come bang dem sticks, bang dem sticks
Come on bang dem sticks
So baby show off all them tricks and bang them sticks
Come on bang dem sticks
In "Bang Dem Sticks," Meghan Trainor, the Grammy-winning singer, expresses her love for a skilled drummer. She loves to feel the energy that comes from a loud and impressive drumming performance. She also recognizes the drummer's talent, comparing him to an infectious disease that does not need medication - his skills are enough to generate that same kind of frenzy in the crowd. Trainor's appreciation for drumming is clear in her desire to watch the drummer show off his moves, and she encourages him to "bang dem sticks" even harder.
Trainor's song continues by highlighting the drummer's abilities and the impact they have on the crowd. The song suggests that the drummer can play any style, from samba to more traditional rhythms, and he can keep the crowd entertained and energized all night long. Trainor's love for the drummer is evident in her lyrics, as she proclaims that he has her heart and that she has a thing for drummers in general.
In the end, "Bang Dem Sticks" is a celebration of the art of drumming, highlighting the role of the drummer in creating an energetic and exciting musical performance. It also portrays Meghan Trainor's love and admiration for this particular drummer, representing all drummers who have the talent to keep a crowd entertained and energized.
Line by Line Meaning
I love it when it's loud
The singer enjoys the music when it's played loudly.
I love it when it's big
The singer enjoys big music shows with lots of people and energy.
You can feel it in the crowd
The singer feels the excitement and energy from the audience during the performance.
Come on bang dem sticks
The singer encourages the drummer to play their sticks loudly and energetically.
Till I'm drummer, sicker than the swine flu
The singer wants to become as skilled on the drums as possible.
Don't really need medication
The singer doesn't need any drugs to enjoy music because it's so powerful on its own.
He got a tissue
The drummer is so good that he doesn't need anything to improve his skills- even a tissue.
And when he bang bang, don't need to bug him
The drummer knows what he's doing and won't be distracted from playing his drums by anyone trying to bother him.
But he might be smoother than my, my favorite copy when it plays
The drummer's style is so good that it's even better than the singer's favorite recordings.
He got a hold on me
The singer is deeply impressed by the drummer's skill and performance.
And erase, you got the winning streak
The drummer is so talented that he's likely to win any competition he's involved in.
And ain't nobody got a drummer like mine
The singer believes her drummer is the best one out there and no one else can match him.
He can throw them high
The drummer is so good that he can throw his drumsticks high in the air without losing control.
I don't think they're ready, it's ok
The performer knows that some people might not be ready for the energy and excitement of the music, but that's alright.
Triple it, triple it, all that shit
The performer is encouraging the drummer to play rapidly and with energy.
He looking so good when he bang them sticks
The performer thinks the drummer looks great while playing the drums.
And all the girls, I want your drummer's number
Many women would be interested in dating the band's drummer, according to the performer.
But what a minute, what trick is going on?
The performer is confused about what's happening during the performance.
You're here to see him train because you love my songs
Some people are only interested in seeing the drummer perform because they're fans of the singer's music.
And he could play all night whatever get you hype girls whatever gets you high
The drummer is skilled enough to play for hours and keep the audience excited and energized.
'Cause ain't nobody got a drummer like mine
The singer believes that her drummer is the best one around.
Come bang dem sticks, bang dem sticks
The performer wants the audience to participate by clapping their hands and making noise.
So baby show off all them tricks and bang them sticks
The performer wants the drummer to play his hardest and show off his best skills.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Meghan Elizabeth Trainor, James Morales, Matthew Morales, Julio David Rodriguez
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