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.
Hurt Me
Meghan Trainor Lyrics
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You don't get to hurt me
We were good 'til it wasn't
'Til it all fell apart (uh huh)
Every tear wasn't worth it
So I had to move on (uh huh)
We were done from the get go
But I ain't easy to let go
You don't have to pretend (uh huh)
You're acting like a child now
Trying to take your anger out
Well, get my name out of your mouth
If you're just gonna tear me down
Don't be so bitter, how 'bout we keep it sweet? (ah)
No need to talk to me like we're enemies (ah)
No, you were never worth all my energy
And just 'cause you're hurting don't mean you get to hurt me
Don't be so bitter, how 'bout we keep it sweet? (uh huh)
No need to talk to me like we're enemies (uh huh)
No, you were never worth all my energy
And just 'cause you're hurting don't mean you get to hurt me
Tell me (tell me)
How can I help you get to the healing?
Why you gotta have so many feelings? Yeah
Tell me (tell me)
Is you mad for a whole 'nother reason
Why you gotta have so many feelings?
You're acting like a child now
Trying to take your anger out
Well, get my name out of your mouth
If you're just gonna tear me down, oh
Don't be so bitter, how 'bout we keep it sweet? (ah)
No need to talk to me like we're enemies (ah)
No, you were never worth all my energy
And just 'cause you're hurting don't mean you get to hurt me
You don't get to hurt me
No, no, no, no
You don't get to hurt me
No, no, no, no (hey, yeah)
You don't get to hurt me
No, no, no, no
You don't get to hurt me (no, you don't)
No, no, no, no
Don't be so bitter, how 'bout we keep it sweet?
You don't need to talk to me like we're enemies
No, you were never worth all my energy
And just 'cause you're hurting
Don't mean you get to hurt me (hey yeah, oh no)
Don't be so bitter, how 'bout we keep it sweet? (ah, yeah)
No need to talk to me like we're enemies (woo)
No, you were never worth all my energy
And just 'cause you're hurting
Don't mean you get to hurt me (no, no)
You don't get to hurt me
No, no, no, no (no, no, no, no, no)
You don't get to hurt me
No, no, no, no (yeah, yeah)
You don't get to hurt me
No, no, no, no
You don't get to hurt me
The lyrics to Meghan Trainor's song "Hurt Me" depict a situation where the singer has ended a troubled relationship and is asserting her boundaries. She begins by stating that the person she is addressing does not have the power or privilege to hurt her anymore. The verses explain how the relationship deteriorated and became unfulfilling, highlighting the singer's decision to move on and detach emotionally. She emphasizes that although they were never close, she will not be easily discarded or forgotten.
The chorus delivers the main message of the song: the singer refuses to engage in bitterness or hostility. She suggests keeping things sweet and avoiding treating each other as enemies. Despite the other person's pain, the singer maintains that it does not justify their attempts to hurt her. The second verse questions why the other person is so angry and emotional, while the bridge reiterates the need for a more respectful and mature approach to healing.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hurt Me" convey a sense of empowerment and self-respect. The singer refuses to allow themselves to be harmed or dragged down by someone else's negativity and demonstrates the importance of setting boundaries in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't get to hurt me
You do not have the privilege or authority to cause me pain or harm.
We were good 'til it wasn't
Our relationship was positive and enjoyable until it deteriorated.
'Til it all fell apart (uh huh)
Until everything unraveled and collapsed.
Every tear wasn't worth it
Each moment of sadness or pain was not justified.
So I had to move on (uh huh)
Consequently, I had to let go and continue without you.
We were done from the get go
We were finished right from the beginning.
I wouldn't say we were friends (uh huh)
I would not categorize our relationship as a friendship.
But I ain't easy to let go
However, I am not someone who is easily forgotten or released.
You don't have to pretend (uh huh)
You do not need to fake or act like something you are not.
You're acting like a child now
Your behavior resembles that of an immature individual.
Trying to take your anger out
Attempting to express or release your anger towards me.
Well, get my name out of your mouth
Stop mentioning or gossiping about me.
If you're just gonna tear me down
If your aim is to degrade or criticize me.
Don't be so bitter, how 'bout we keep it sweet? (ah)
Do not harbor resentment, let's maintain a positive and amicable demeanor.
No need to talk to me like we're enemies (ah)
There is no necessity to communicate in a hostile manner as if we are adversaries.
No, you were never worth all my energy
You were never deserving of all the effort and dedication I put into our relationship.
And just 'cause you're hurting don't mean you get to hurt me
Just because you are experiencing pain does not give you the right to inflict harm on me.
Tell me (tell me)
Inform me, provide me with information or insight.
How can I help you get to the healing?
What can I do to assist you in the process of emotional or psychological recovery?
Why you gotta have so many feelings? Yeah
Why do you possess such a multitude of intense emotions?
Is you mad for a whole 'nother reason
Are you angry for an entirely different cause or motive?
You don't get to hurt me (no, you don't)
You do not have permission or authority to inflict pain upon me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ester Dean, Jack Newsome, Meghan Trainor, Michael Sabath, Nicole Haley Cohen, Ryan Tedder, Shane Mcanally, Zach Skelton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rissa
This song perfectly describes a narcissistic ex.
Always in THEIR own feelings.
Taking their anger out on you about childish things when their really upset about something else that many times has NOTHING to do with you.
Very bitter and overwhelmingly emotionally unstable people.
I like the song because it reminds me that he cannot have my joy and peace he does not get to hurt me.
Sean Cornell
Songland has me listening to artists that I don't usually listen to. Love what Meghan did with this song. Fits perfect. Great summer song, too.
Morgan Sidoine
Yes totally agree with you!
Erin Langwell
Same here
Marilyn Higginbotham
I agree Sean Cornell 👌🎶
Byron Vasquez Jr.
Sean Cornell hahaha yup
Jahkeem Dudley-Rowe
I am OBSESSED with this song. Like seriously I had it on repeat every since it came out yesterday. It sounds like a smash. The harmonies, the instrumentation, the ad-libs!! I can even hear Ryan Tedder on the background vocals. I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS. Kole did such a great job making this song and Meghan did perfectly bringing it to life! I’m so very proud of Meghan for all the music she’s put out so far this year and I can’t wait for the Treat Myself album to come out. I know it’s gonna be worth the wait because she truly put her heart and soul into it. #Songland #HurtMe
Ashmajstic7
I LOVED this in songland, but also hoped Meghan was gonna use all three songs like Will.i.am did.
SilverStrumer
The other two songs are better off being released as solo music by their respective songwriters. Better Off is the song I knew sounds like a Trainor record.
Thediamondpleb
I wish they would do it for every episode
Derrick Mcwhorter
But will I am didn’t use the other two songs. He dropped them