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.
Dance About It
Meghan Trainor Lyrics
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Shut up and put your arms around me
Won't you put on my favorite song?
Pretend nobody's wrong
Skip the fighting for the night and get it on
Why talk when we could (dance)
Be dancin' about it?
Let's forget about it, 'bout it
(Why talk when we could dance?)
Be dancin' about it
Skip the fighting for the night and get it on
Change your tone, babe
Be careful what you say to me (what you say to me)
'Cause that bullshit don't sit right with me
(it ain't right with me)
And tonight you might be cold (so cold)
A Cali King bed on your own (on your own)
All alone
And I don't wanna have to forgive you
Don't say sorry, I know you didn't mean to
Yeah, it can wait
'Cause it's getting late
What if you made a move on me?
Why talk when we could dance about it?
Shut up and put your arms around me
Won't you put on my favorite song?
Pretend nobody's wrong
Skip the fighting for the night and get it on
Why talk when we could (dance)
Be dancin' about it?
(Why talk when we could dance?)
Let's forget about it, 'bout it
(Why talk when we could dance?)
Be dancin' about it
Skip the fighting for the night and get it on
Why you wanna talk when I wanna dance? (Uh-huh)
Spin me 'round while you hold my hand (uh-huh)
You just keep bugging me (keep bugging me)
When you could be lovin' me
I'm givin' you the green light, baby, go
And tonight you won't be cold
In a Cali King bed on your own
All alone
And I don't wanna have to forgive you
Don't say sorry, I know you didn't mean to
Yeah, it can wait
'Cause it's getting late
What if you made a move on me?
Why talk when we could dance about it? (Uh)
Shut up and put your arms around me
Won't you put on my favorite song?
Pretend nobody's wrong
Skip the fighting for the night and get it on
Why talk when we could (dance)
Be dancin' about it?
(Why talk when we could dance?)
Let's forget about it, 'bout it
(Why talk when we could dance?)
Be dancin' about it
Skip the fighting for the night and get it on
Let's get it on now
(Dance)
(Why talk when we could dance?)
(Why talk when we could dance?)
(Dance)
The lyrics of "Dance About It" are about choosing to dance instead of argue or talk out problems in a relationship. The song talks about a couple who have had a disagreement, but instead of talking about it, they choose to dance and forget about their worries for the night. Meghan encourages her partner to forget their differences by spinning her around the dance floor as they hold hands. She also advises him not to say sorry because she knows that he didn't mean to upset her. Meghan believes that it is better to put on a favorite song, wrap their arms around each other, and enjoy the moment than to hold grudges.
The song's chorus, "Why talk when we could dance about it?," is a fun and catchy earworm that fits perfectly with its carefree message. Meghan Trainor's voice is playful, and she sings about love and conflict in a relatable and light-hearted way. The lyrics emphasize the importance of being present in the moment and pushing past arguments, even if it is just for a short while.
Line by Line Meaning
Why talk when we could dance about it?
Instead of arguing about it, why don't we just dance? Let's embrace each other and forget our differences.
Shut up and put your arms around me
Stop talking and embrace me. Let's express our feelings through dance and physical touch instead of words.
Won't you put on my favorite song?
Let's create a romantic atmosphere by playing my favorite music. Music can bring people closer and set the mood for intimacy.
Pretend nobody's wrong
Let's ignore our disagreements and focus on the positive aspects of our relationship. We can dance and have fun like nothing's wrong.
Skip the fighting for the night and get it on
Let's put our conflicts aside for the night and focus on our physical connection. We can dance and have a good time, then move on to more intimate activities.
Why you wanna talk when I wanna dance? (Uh-huh)
I prefer to express my emotions physically rather than through words. Let's dance and enjoy each other's company without talking too much.
Spin me 'round while you hold my hand (uh-huh)
Let's dance and move together while holding hands. This physical connection can deepen our emotional bond and bring us closer together.
You just keep bugging me (keep bugging me)
You keep bringing up our problems and it's becoming tiresome. Let's focus on the positive and enjoy each other without bringing up negative topics.
When you could be lovin' me
Instead of bickering or arguing, you could be showing me affection and love. Let's focus on the positive and enjoy our time together.
I'm givin' you the green light, baby, go
I'm inviting you to make a romantic move on me. Let's stop talking and start acting on our physical attraction to each other.
And tonight you won't be cold
I'll keep you warm tonight with my affection and physical presence. Let's forget our problems and enjoy our time together.
In a Cali King bed on your own
If we don't act on our physical attraction, you'll be alone in your large bed. Let's not waste this opportunity to be close to each other.
And I don't wanna have to forgive you
I don't want there to be problems that require forgiveness later on. Let's focus on the present and enjoy each other without bringing up past mistakes.
Don't say sorry, I know you didn't mean to
Let's not apologize for things that don't require apologies. We should focus on enjoying each other's company and having fun.
Yeah, it can wait
Our conflicts can wait for another time. Let's enjoy each other's company and focus on the present moment.
'Cause it's getting late
Time is running out, and we should make the most of our time together. Let's not waste this opportunity to be close to each other.
What if you made a move on me?
What if we acted on our physical attraction instead of just dancing around it? Let's not waste any more time talking and start acting on our feelings.
Let's get it on now
Let's not waste any more time. We should act on our physical attraction and enjoy each other's company. Let's not let our conflicts get in the way of our happiness.
Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Justin Trainor, Meghan Trainor, Ryan Trainor
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@souleyes7467
I can't stop listening to this album!! It's one of the best album ever! So catchy, the vibe, the melodies, the vocals, the instrumentals, the lyrics! Everything she gives yess
@themorpho
Meg's vocals 100%
Music 100%
Production 100%
Congrats!
@retzelvids8783
This sounds like it belonged to Treat Myself Album and I'm here for it! ✨
@dream-sn5op
İt's such a beautiful song, it has that chill nights and romantic mood to it, and just really magical vibes.
@fathurrahmanprasetiyo779
All Meghan's Songs Always Made My Days❤️
@kneeclaws2389
It’s like a sequel to Let You Be Right!🕺💃
@ImTheGirlAtHome
And equally as flawless 💅 A true bop
@dylandesir5067
I was thinking of You Don't Know Me or Make You Dance but yes this tooo
@kneeclaws2389
@Dylan Desir ooooh you’re right!
@christopherrodriguez7748
Todas las canciones de Meghan son increíbles!!