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.

Foolish
Meghan Trainor Lyrics

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I was like, "Hi, nice to meet ya"
I could see me in your T-shirt
I could hear love from the speakers
I could see us in front a preacher
Saying, "I do" in my white dress
Fell so deep, I need a life vest
It don't usually happen like this
Nah nah, nah nah (woo!)

And I knew, I knew, I knew, I knew, I knew
Knew I had to lock it down
Lock it down, lock it down
I said I knew, I knew, I knew, I knew, I knew (hey)
Knew I had to lock it down
Lock it down, lock it down

Uh, they say that fools rush in
But I, oh I, I wanna be foolish with you
I wanna be foolish with you
They say that fools rush in
But I, oh I (hey), I wanna be foolish with you
I wanna be foolish with you (woo!)

This ain't no one night stand
Want yo' picture on my nightstand (hey)
Be my lover, be my best friend
Put that bling bling on my left hand
Saying, "What kinda love you gon' put on me?
'Cause your last name sounds good on me"
"What kinda love you gon' put on me?
'Cause your last name sounds good on me"

And I knew, I knew, I knew, I knew, I knew
Knew I had to lock it down
Lock it down, lock it down

Uh, they say that fools rush in
But I (but I) oh I
I wanna be foolish with you (foolish with you)
I wanna be foolish with you (say it again, say it) oh
They say that fools rush in
But I (oh I) oh I
I wanna be foolish with you (foolish with you)
I wanna be foolish with you (come on, hey!)

They say fools rush in
(But I wanna be) I wanna be foolish with you (foolish with you)
I wanna be foolish with you (foolish with you) hey
They say fools rush in
(But I wanna be) I wanna be foolish with you (foolish with you)
I wanna be foolish with you (foolish with you) oh, hey

Oh, they say fools rush in (but I wanna be)
I wanna be foolish with you
They say (they say fools rush in)
But I wanna be foolish with you
(Foolish with you) Hey!

They say that fools rush in
But I, oh I
I wanna be foolish with you (foolish with you) (woo!)
I wanna be foolish with you (oh)
They say that fools rush in
But I, oh I
I wanna be foolish with you (foolish with you)
I wanna be foolish with you (hey, hey, everybody say)

They say that fools rush in (woo!)
But I (come on) oh I
I wanna be foolish with you (foolish with you)
I wanna be foolish with you (fool) (foolish with you)
They say fools rush in (but I wanna be)
But I wanna be (foolish with you) (Get it, foolish with you)
I wanna be foolish with you (Hey, hey, hey)

They say fools rush in
But I wanna be foolish with you, foolish with you

Oh, they say fools rush in
But I wanna be foolish with you, I wan' be foolish with you

Overall Meaning

"Foolish" by Meghan Trainor is a playful and sweet love song that expresses the desire to embrace the spontaneity of love and not overthink it. The lyrics depict the excitement and rush of falling in love with someone. Trainor sings about meeting someone and immediately feeling a strong connection. She describes how she can imagine a future with this person, from wearing their T-shirt to saying "I do" in a white dress. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and certainty about wanting to commit to this love and lock it down.

Trainor also acknowledges the common saying that "fools rush in," implying that it may not always be wise to dive headfirst into love. However, she proudly declares that she wants to be foolish with this person, disregarding any cautionary advice. She desires a deep connection and wants this love to be her best friend and lover. The lyrics suggest that the emotional connection she feels is strong enough to outweigh any potential risks or consequences.

Line by Line Meaning

I was like, "Hi, nice to meet ya"
I greeted you with enthusiasm and excitement, expressing my pleasure in getting to know you.

I could see me in your T-shirt
I imagined myself being close to you, feeling a strong connection and intimacy.

I could hear love from the speakers
The music we listened to together resonated with love, evoking strong emotions and feelings of affection.

I could see us in front a preacher
I envisioned us standing together in front of a preacher, committing to a lifelong partnership and marriage.

Saying, "I do" in my white dress
Imagining myself in a beautiful white dress, I pictured us exchanging vows and promising to spend the rest of our lives together.

Fell so deep, I need a life vest
My emotions for you became so intense that I felt like I was drowning in them, needing some support or protection to navigate through them.

It don't usually happen like this
Experiencing such a profound connection and love is rare and doesn't typically occur in this manner.

Nah nah, nah nah (woo!)
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm about the intense emotions and connection we shared.

And I knew, I knew, I knew, I knew, I knew
Deep within myself, I had a strong conviction and certainty about the depth of my feelings for you.

Knew I had to lock it down
I recognized the significance of our connection and the need to secure and commit to it fully.

Lock it down, lock it down
Emphasizing the necessity of establishing a solid and secure foundation for our relationship.

Uh, they say that fools rush in
There is a common saying that impulsive actions in relationships can be foolish and lead to negative consequences.

But I, oh I, I wanna be foolish with you
Despite the cautionary advice, I desire to take risks and embrace the foolishness with you, defying conventional wisdom.

This ain't no one night stand
Our connection and relationship are not based on temporary and fleeting encounters, but rather on something more substantial and meaningful.

Want yo' picture on my nightstand (hey)
I desire to have a constant reminder of you and our love, wanting to keep a photo of you by my bedside as a cherished memento.

Be my lover, be my best friend
I yearn for you to encompass both the role of a passionate lover and a trusted companion, building a strong foundation for our relationship.

Put that bling bling on my left hand
Symbolizing commitment and marriage, I aspire to wear an engagement ring on my finger, signifying our eternal bond.

Saying, "What kinda love you gon' put on me?
Questioning and seeking reassurance about the depth and quality of love you can provide in our relationship.

'Cause your last name sounds good on me"
Expressing a desire to take your surname as my own, revealing the compatibility and happiness I envision in our future as a married couple.

This ain't no one night stand
Our connection and relationship are not based on temporary and fleeting encounters, but rather on something more substantial and meaningful.

Uh, they say that fools rush in
There is a common saying that impulsive actions in relationships can be foolish and lead to negative consequences.

But I (but I) oh I
However, despite the word of caution, I personally believe that taking risks and being foolish with you is what I truly desire.

I wanna be foolish with you (foolish with you)
I long to engage in daring and unconventional acts of love and commitment with you, defying societal norms and expectations.

I wanna be foolish with you (say it again, say it) oh
Reiterating my strong desire to embrace the foolishness and spontaneity that comes with being in love with you.

This ain't no one night stand
Our connection and relationship are not based on temporary and fleeting encounters, but rather on something more substantial and meaningful.

Uh, they say that fools rush in
There is a common saying that impulsive actions in relationships can be foolish and lead to negative consequences.

But I (oh I) oh I
However, despite the word of caution, I personally believe that taking risks and being foolish with you is what I truly desire.

I wanna be foolish with you (foolish with you)
I long to engage in daring and unconventional acts of love and commitment with you, defying societal norms and expectations.

I wanna be foolish with you (come on, hey!)
Enticing and inviting you to join me in embracing the foolishness and spontaneity that comes with being in love.

They say fools rush in
According to popular belief, acting impulsively in matters of love is foolish and unwise.

(But I wanna be) I wanna be foolish with you (foolish with you)
However, I have a strong desire to disregard this advice and indulge in the foolishness with you, reveling in the unconventional and passionate nature of our relationship.

I wanna be foolish with you (foolish with you) hey
I yearn to experience the exhilaration and excitement that comes with embracing the foolishness of our love, defying societal expectations and norms.

They say fools rush in
According to popular belief, acting impulsively in matters of love is foolish and unwise.

I wanna be foolish with you (foolish with you) oh, hey
I yearn to experience the exhilaration and excitement that comes with embracing the foolishness of our love, defying societal expectations and norms.

Oh, they say fools rush in (but I wanna be)
Despite the common belief that impulsive decisions in love are unwise, I still desire to rush into our passionate and daring relationship.

I wanna be foolish with you
I aspire to abandon reasoning and logic, embracing the irrational and unpredictable nature of love, all in the context of our connection.

They say (they say fools rush in)
There is a widely held notion that acting impulsively in relationships is unwise and can lead to negative outcomes.

But I wanna be foolish with you
However, I am willing to embrace the risks and potential foolishness that comes with being deeply in love with you.

(Foolish with you) Hey!
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm about the idea of engaging in foolish acts of love and devotion with you.

They say that fools rush in
According to popular belief, acting impulsively in matters of love is foolish and unwise.

But I, oh I
However, despite the word of caution, I personally believe that taking risks and being foolish with you is what I truly desire.

I wanna be foolish with you (foolish with you) (woo!)
I long to engage in daring and unconventional acts of love and commitment with you, defying societal norms and expectations, all while experiencing the exhilaration and thrill of our connection.

I wanna be foolish with you (oh)
Emphasizing my strong desire to embrace the unpredictable and spontaneous nature of love with you, disregarding the advice of others.

They say that fools rush in
According to popular belief, acting impulsively in matters of love is foolish and unwise.

But I, oh I
However, despite the word of caution, I personally believe that taking risks and being foolish with you is what I truly desire.

I wanna be foolish with you (foolish with you)
I long to engage in daring and unconventional acts of love and commitment with you, defying societal norms and expectations.

I wanna be foolish with you (hey, hey, everybody say)
Expressing my desire to embrace and celebrate the foolishness of love with you, inviting everyone to join in the experience of passionate and daring connections.

They say that fools rush in (woo!)
According to popular belief, acting impulsively in matters of love is foolish and unwise.

But I (come on) oh I
However, despite the word of caution, I personally believe that taking risks and being foolish with you is what I truly desire.

I wanna be foolish with you (foolish with you)
I long to engage in daring and unconventional acts of love and commitment with you, defying societal norms and expectations.

I wanna be foolish with you (fool) (foolish with you)
I aspire to embrace the foolishness of love and the bravery it requires, breaking free from conventions and engaging in extraordinary experiences with you.

They say fools rush in (but I wanna be)
According to popular belief, acting impulsively in relationships is foolish and unadvised, but I am willing to defy those notions.

But I wanna be (foolish with you) (Get it, foolish with you)
I desire to partake in acts of love and devotion that may seem foolish to others, fully immersing myself in the passionate and daring nature of our connection.

I wanna be foolish with you (Hey, hey, hey)
Expressing my strong desire to embrace the irrational and unpredictable nature of love with you, disregarding the judgments of others.