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.

I Won't Let You Down
Meghan Trainor Lyrics

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I know I haven't taken the time
To tell you that you're beautiful
And there's nobody's fault but mine
I hurt the one I love the most
And you're the one I love the most
I should've put away my phone
I know, I know, I know that you deserve better

You can't dance to the beat of a heart that's broken
And you can't do this alone

So from this day on, I won't let you down
I'm gon' right my wrongs, I'm gon' make you proud
'Cause I made my mistakes, probably more than I can count
So from this day on, I won't let you down
Won't let you down, won't let you down
Won't let you down, won't let you down

So instead of making an excuse, I'mma make it up to you
I'mma get myself together, I'll do what I gotta do
Anything I gotta do, make sure take care of you
'Cause I know, I know, I know that you deserve better

You can't dance to the beat of a heart that's broken
And you can't do this alone

So from this day on, I won't let you down
I'm gon' right my wrongs, I'mma make you proud
'Cause I made my mistakes, probably more than I can count
So from this day on, I won't let you down
Won't let you down, won't let you down
Won't let you down, won't let you down

Let you down, I won't let you down
Let you down, I won't let you down
You can't dance to the beat of a heart that's broken
And you can't do this alone

So from this day on, I won't let you down
I'm gon' right my wrongs and I'mma make you proud
'Cause I made my mistakes, probably more than I can count
So from this day on, I won't let you down
Won't let you down, won't let you down
Won't let you down, won't let you down

Won't let you down, won't let you down
Won't let you down, won't let you down

Let you down, I won't let you down
Let you down, I won't let you down

Let you down, I won't let you down
Let you down, I won't let you down

Overall Meaning

In this song, Meghan Trainor is apologizing for not treating her significant other in the way they deserve. The lyrics suggest that she hasn't taken the time to express her love and appreciation for them, and that she has hurt them in some way. She acknowledges that she is the one at fault, and that her mistakes have damaged the relationship. However, she promises to make things right and to be there for her partner from this day on. It's a song about owning up to one's mistakes, making amends, and committing to being a better partner.

The line "you can't dance to the beat of a heart that's broken" is particularly poignant, as it speaks to the idea that a broken heart can affect every aspect of a person's life, including their ability to find joy in things like dancing. Similarly, the line "you can't do this alone" emphasizes the importance of having someone to lean on during difficult times. Overall, the song is a heartfelt declaration of love and commitment, as well as an acknowledgement of past mistakes.

Line by Line Meaning

I know I haven't taken the time
I realize that I have not devoted enough time to show you how much I appreciate you

To tell you that you're beautiful
I have not expressed how stunning you are

And there's nobody's fault but mine
I am solely responsible for my actions that have hurt you

I hurt the one I love the most
I have caused pain to the person I care about most

And you're the one I love the most
You are the most important and beloved person in my life

I should've put away my phone
I should have prioritized you over my phone and other distractions

I know, I know, I know that you deserve better
I am aware that you deserve more from me than what I have given you

You can't dance to the beat of a heart that's broken
It is impossible to be happy and carefree when your heart is shattered

And you can't do this alone
You need my support and love to overcome the pain and heal

So from this day on, I won't let you down
Starting from now, I will be there for you and not disappoint you

I'm gon' right my wrongs, I'm gon' make you proud
I will correct my mistakes and show you how proud I am to have you in my life

'Cause I made my mistakes, probably more than I can count
I have made many errors that have caused pain and disappointment

So instead of making an excuse, I'mma make it up to you
I will not make excuses for my behavior, but rather take action to make things better for you

I'mma get myself together, I'll do what I gotta do
I will prioritize my actions and get my own life in order so that I can be a better partner for you

Anything I gotta do, make sure take care of you
I will do whatever it takes to ensure that you are taken care of and happy

Let you down, I won't let you down
I promise to never disappoint you again

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ERIC FREDERIC, MEGHAN TRAINOR, JACOB KASHER, GAMAL LEWIS

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