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.
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
Meghan Trainor Lyrics
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Everywhere you go
Take a look at the five-and-ten
Glistening once again
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas (Christmas)
Toys in every store
Is the holly that will be
On your own front door
A pair of hop along boots and a pistol that shoots
Is the wish of Barney and Ben
Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk
Is the hope of Janice and Jen
And mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas (Christmas)
Everywhere you go
There's a tree in the Grand Hotel
And one in the park as well
The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas (Christmas)
Soon all the bells will start
And the thing that will make 'em ring
Is the carol that you sing
Right within your heart
Ooh, ooh
Oh, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas (Christmas)
Soon the bells will start (oh)
And the thing that will make 'em ring
Is the carol that you sing
Right within your heart
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas (like Christmas)
Christmas (Christmas)
Christmas
Mmm
The song "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" by Meghan Trainor portrays the sights and sounds of the holiday season. The singer observes the festive decorations, including the "candy canes and silver lanes aglow" at the five-and-ten, and the Christmas trees in the Grand Hotel and the park.
The song highlights the commercialization of Christmas as the singer notes the abundance of toys in every store. However, the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be on our own front doors. The lyrics also touch on the nostalgia of childhood, with references to a pair of hop-along boots and a pistol that shoots, and the hope of dolls that will talk and go for a walk, which were the Christmas wishes of Barney and Ben, and Janice and Jen, respectively.
The song ultimately concludes that the true magic of Christmas lies not in the external decorations and commercialization, but rather in the carols that we sing within our hearts. It encapsulates the warmth and spirit of the holiday season and how it is so much more than what can be found in stores.
Line by Line Meaning
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
The decorations, atmosphere, and mood around us indicate that we are getting closer to Christmas
Everywhere you go
No matter where you look, there are signs of Christmas approaching
Take a look at the five-and-ten
The local stores, particularly those with small items sold for five or ten cents, are decorated for Christmas
Glistening once again
The holiday decorations sparkle like they did in years past
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow
The decorations include bright silver items and candy canes, creating an exciting and joyful atmosphere
Toys in every store
The stores are full of toys people can purchase as gifts for loved ones
But the prettiest sight to see
Despite the abundance of toys, the beauty of Christmas decoration reminds us of the magic of the holiday
Is the holly that will be
The holly decoration that will be hung is particularly beautiful and eye-catching
On your own front door
This holly decoration will be displayed on the front door of the house, where it will be visible to everyone entering and leaving
A pair of hop along boots and a pistol that shoots
Barney and Ben hope to receive boots and a toy gun for Christmas respectively, which they will play with and enjoy during the holiday season
Is the wish of Barney and Ben
These are the two toys that Barney and Ben most hope to receive for Christmas as gifts
Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk
Janice and Jen hope to receive dolls that can talk and walk, respectively, which will bring them joy and entertainment
Is the hope of Janice and Jen
These are the two toys that Janice and Jen most hope to receive for Christmas as gifts
And mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again
The parents are looking forward to the end of the holiday season, when their children will return to school and resume their normal routine
There's a tree in the Grand Hotel
Even big institutions and landmarks like the Grand Hotel have decorated Christmas trees
And one in the park as well
There is also a decorated tree in a nearby park
The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow
These Christmas trees are strong and can withstand the harsh winter weather
Soon all the bells will start
Christmas is approaching, and soon the bells will start ringing in celebration
And the thing that will make 'em ring
What causes the bells to ring is not the physical sound, but rather the festive spirit and joy that fills people's hearts during the holiday season
Is the carol that you sing
The most important thing during Christmas is the love and connections we make, symbolized by the songs we sing together with friends and family
Right within your heart
These feelings of love and happiness are not just external, but start within each of us individually
Christmas
This song is a celebration of the joy, love, and happiness that surrounds Christmas
Mmm
A simple sound of enjoyment, and perhaps even the taste of delicious holiday treats
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Meredith Willson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Everywhere you go
Take a look in the five-and-ten
Glistening once again
With candy canes and silver lanes aglow
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Toys in every store
But the prettiest sight to see
Is the holly that will be
On your own front door
A pair of hop along boots and a pistol that shoots
Is the wish of Barney and Ben
Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk
Is the hope of Janice and Jen
And mom and dad can hardly wait for school to start again
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas (Christmas)
Everywhere you go
Now there's a tree in the Grand Hotel
One in, the park as well
The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Soon all the bells will start
And the thing that will make them ring
Is the carol that you sing
Right within your heart
Hmm, hmmm
Oh, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas (Christmas)
Soon the bells will start
And the thing that will make them ring
Is the carol that you sing
Right within your heart
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas (Christmas)
Christmas (Christmas)
Christmas (Christmas)
Mmm
@kathymyers2640
I'm watching this the day before Halloween and I keep on trying to tell myself "JUST WAIT TWO DAYS I CAN DO IT I CAN SURVIVE NOT WATCHING ALL YHE MEGHAN TRAINER CHRISTMAS VIDEOS JUST WAIT TWO MORE DAYS COME ON" but
I couldn't resist 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Done celebrating Halloween which was super fun btw and now I can listen 😃😂
@sarahcote4403
Christmas is one of my favorite holidays
@superiorpanda6449
Omgggg her voice is everything! And she's got talent I swear she's the whole package 💃🏾🔥❄️
@brendajaras9324
She has such a pretty voice, love all of her versions of the Christmas songs
@rhynofn
This is one of my favorite christmas songs, and you ROCKED it!
@davidholmes892
White Christmas is awesome too.
@victorviesca
I love this album, I heard it even though it's not Christmas 🎄❤
@emilevanwyk4824
I dont even care that it isnt even halloween yet, I JUST WANT CHRISTMAS TO COME ( 🎄 song sounds amazing 🎄 )
@glory1665
i love her version more than other celebrities versions 😍🥰
@tahalia_hagarty
Same
@comradepotato299
No one:
Not even Mariah Carey:
Meghan Trainor: realeases christmas album 1 day before halloween 😂
(we love you🥰)