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.

Broken Puzzle
Meghan Trainor Lyrics

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Here's to all the soldiers
We are here and they are there
Fighting for our freedom
So let's make sure they know that we care
We can lift our voices
Say a prayer
As long as they know that we're here

Let's take care
Take care of our soldiers
Hold them tight
Keep their spirits high
Take care of our soldiers
Wipe their eyes
Don't let them cry, cry tonight

Here's to all the soldiers
We hope and pray that they're okay
Here's to all the mothers and fathers riskin' their lives each and everyday
We can lift our voices
Say a prayer
As long as they know that we're here

We'll take care
Take care of our soldiers
Hold them tight
Keep their spirits high
Take care of our soldiers
Wipe their eyes
Don't let them cry, cry tonight

People dyin'
Family's cryin', cryin' too
So hold on
Hold on and be strong
We'll pray that they come home soon

Take care of our soldiers
Hold them tight
Keep their spirits high
Take care of our soldiers
Wipe their eyes
Don't let them cry, cry, cry

Take care of our soldiers
Hold them tight
Keep their spirits high
Take care of our soldiers
Wipe their eyes
Don't let them cry, cry, cry tonight

Oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh, Don't let them cry tonight

Overall Meaning

In Meghan Trainor's song "Broken Puzzle," she addresses the military and their families. The first verse talks about the soldiers fighting for their country and being away from home, while the chorus urges everyone to take care of them. Trainor sings about how they need love and support from people back home, and how important it is to lift them up through prayer and messages of love.

The second verse speaks to the families of the soldiers, acknowledging their sacrifice and constant worry for their loved ones. Trainor pleads with listeners to not let anyone "cry tonight," acknowledging the emotional toll that military service can bring. The song finishes with a call to be strong and optimistic, while still recognizing the reality of the difficult situations soldiers and their families face every day.

Overall, "Broken Puzzle" is a heartfelt tribute to the sacrifices of military personnel and their families. Trainor delicately balances the weight of such an emotional topic with her signature positive outlook, creating a touching anthem for those who serve our country.

Line by Line Meaning

Here's to all the soldiers
Let's raise our glasses to the soldiers who fight for our freedom

We are here and they are there
While we stay in our homes, soldiers are on the battlefront

Fighting for our freedom
Soldiers risk their lives to defend our liberty

So let's make sure they know that we care
It's important to show appreciation to the soldiers for their sacrifices

We can lift our voices
We have the power to speak up and show support

Say a prayer
Asking for God's help to protect and bless our soldiers

As long as they know that we're here
Soldiers should feel the community's support even from afar

Let's take care
We must be responsible for the welfare of our soldiers

Take care of our soldiers
Protect and provide for the needs of our military personnel

Hold them tight
Provide emotional support and strength to the soldiers

Keep their spirits high
Boost morale and motivation of the soldiers to overcome the difficulties they face at warfront

Wipe their eyes
Offer comfort and reassurance to soldiers when they feel scared or hurt

Don't let them cry, cry tonight
We must not let soldiers lose hope or think that they are alone in their struggles

Here's to all the mothers and fathers riskin' their lives each and every day
Parents of soldiers must be commended for their own sacrifices and the worry they endure while their child is deployed

People dyin', Family's cryin', cryin' too
War brings death and causes immense sadness to countless families

So hold on, Hold on and be strong
We need to have a strong spirit despite the hardships

We'll pray that they come home soon
We hope that the duration of the soldier's deployment is brief and that they can return home safely.

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