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.
Don't I Make It Look Easy
Meghan Trainor Lyrics
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When I do what I do? (Uh, huh)
Don't I make it look easy, baby? Ah, ah
Well, I'm fooling you
I just posted a picture, read all the comments
Are these the good ones? If I'm being honest, uh huh, uh
I might've spent an hour on it
You won't ever see me cry (I'm not crying)
'Cause I've got a filter for every single lie
Don't I make it look easy, baby (uh, huh)
When I do what I do? (When I do what I do)
Don't I make it look easy, baby? Ah, ah (ah, ah, ah)
Well, I'm fooling you
Don't I make it look easy, baby? (Ah, uh, huh)
I'm good at keeping my cool (good at keeping my cool)
Don't I make it look easy, baby? Ah, ah (ah, ah, ah)
Well, I'm fooling you
You think I live the lavish life, happy life
But you don't know I'm up all night
Worrying 'bout my body type
I wonder if I'm what they like
But I should just say fuck it, right?
Shoo, ah, pa, pa, sha, uh, ah, pa, pa, sha, uh (mhm)
Ooh-oh, and you won't ever see me cry (I'm not crying)
'Cause I've got a filter for every single lie
Don't I make it look easy, baby (uh, huh)
When I do what I do? (When I do what I do)
Don't I make it look easy, baby? Ah, ah (ah, ah, ah)
Well, I'm fooling you
Don't I make it look easy, baby? (Ah, uh, huh)
I'm good at keeping my cool (good at keeping my cool)
Don't I make it look easy, baby? Ah, ah (ah, ah, ah)
Well, I'm fooling you
I know I ain't the only one who feels like this
Getting good (getting good) at hiding all this mess
I'm tired (she's tired)
Oh, Lord, I'm tired (yeah, she's tired)
But don't I make it look easy, baby (uh, huh)
When I do what I do? (When I do what I do)
Don't I make it look easy, baby? Ah, ah (ah, ah, ah)
Well, I'm fooling you
Don't I make it look easy, baby? (Ah, uh, huh)
I'm good at keeping my cool (I'm good at keeping my cool)
Don't I make it look easy, baby? Ah, ah
Well, I'm fooling you
In “Don’t I Make It Look Easy”, Meghan Trainor talks about the perception people have of her on social media, how they think she has it all together and how she seems to be living a lavish and happy life, while in reality, she is struggling with her own insecurities behind the scenes. The song is essentially about the pressure of portraying a perfect image on social media, while dealing with self-doubt and worries about body image.
The first verse of the song is about how Meghan posts pictures on social media, but still worries about the comments she receives. She questions herself if the comments are good or bad and hints at spending hours on it. The pre-chorus talks about how she won’t cry, because she has filters to hide her emotions. The chorus says, “Don’t I make it look easy, baby? When I do what I do?” – here she is emphasising how people see her, but she’s not showing her true self. The second verse talks about how people might think she’s living the perfect life, but she’s up all night worrying about her body type and wondering if she’s likable. The bridge touches on the fact that she’s not alone in feeling this way and that she’s getting better at hiding her mess, but she’s tired of pretending.
Overall, the song is raw and honest about the pressure of portraying a perfect image on social media, while feeling insecure and flawed. It touches on the way society has conditioned us to look a certain way, behave a certain way, and ultimately, be a certain way.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't I make it look easy, baby
I give off the impression that everything in my life is effortless, even when it's not.
When I do what I do? (Uh, huh)
Do you see how successful I am? It's because of my hard work and dedication.
Well, I'm fooling you
Actually, I struggle just like everyone else, but I don't want to show it or be seen as weak.
I just posted a picture, read all the comments
I'm constantly seeking validation and approval from others through social media.
Are these the good ones? If I'm being honest, uh huh, uh
I second-guess my own worth and constantly wonder if people actually like me.
I might've spent an hour on it
I put a lot of effort into crafting the perfect image of myself online, even though it's not always authentic.
You won't ever see me cry (I'm not crying)
I don't want others to see my vulnerabilities or weaknesses, so I hide my emotions.
'Cause I've got a filter for every single lie
I use various coping mechanisms, like ignoring my problems or using humor, to mask my pain and anxieties.
You think I live the lavish life, happy life
I give off the impression that my life is perfect and carefree, even though it's not.
But you don't know I'm up all night
I struggle with insomnia and anxiety, which keeps me awake at night.
Worrying 'bout my body type
I constantly compare myself to societal beauty standards and feel insecure about my appearance.
I wonder if I'm what they like
I'm always seeking approval from others and wondering if I'm good enough.
But I should just say fuck it, right?
I should stop caring so much about what others think and focus on my own well-being.
I know I ain't the only one who feels like this
I'm not alone in my struggles and insecurities.
Getting good (getting good) at hiding all this mess
I'm becoming better at hiding my problems and putting on a facade of strength and happiness.
I'm tired (she's tired)
I'm exhausted mentally and emotionally from constantly putting on a show for others.
Oh, Lord, I'm tired (yeah, she's tired)
I'm reaching a breaking point and need to take care of myself.
I'm good at keeping my cool (good at keeping my cool)
I'm skilled at hiding my struggles from others and maintaining an appearance of strength and control.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Luis Federico Vindver Arosa, Maureen McDonald, Meghan Trainor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@souleyes7467
Meghan Trainor always get me grooving to her songs!!! Never stop making them ahhh! It just comforts me and gives me joy ❤️
@mommyissue
This song too good
@terireed3740
That's funny.. I was adding a few of hers to my playlist and I named the list "grooves"
@corinavasilache625
Same dude
@myeshajohnson2711
Your so amazing in your style and your type of music I dance a sing to them and my favorite songs are waves, all about that base , nice to meet ya , like I am going to lose you , no excuses , but your so beautiful and amazing don't stop what you do
@lolypop7838
IKRR ❤❤
@gatitosdefresa
She owns this type of music, it's like her personal brand! The visuals are stunning and the lyrics are so touching !
@daryngoodwin9377
Sounds a lot like Amy winehouse and every doo wop artist of the 40s. She owns nothing
@gatitosdefresa
@Daryn Goodwin Don't take it literally, i'm saying that this is the type of music that fits her the best 🤦♀🤦♀🤦♀
@gatitosdefresa
@Orange with?