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.
SuperWoman
Meghan Trainor Lyrics
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I wanted to get on stage and sing for you
I wanted to start a family
I wanted to buy a house in Malibu, mhm
But there's only one of me
And I can't do it all
but I know I'm not that strong
Mhm-hmm
Because I cry more than a little
And if I'm superwoman
I'm flying in the rain (flying in the rain)
And I wonder, will it ever get old
Being a superwoman?
Smiling through the pain (smiling through the pain)
Even heroes cry
So why can't I?
Why can't I?
I don't really have any arch-enemies
My only villain is myself
I'm not quite exactly who I wanna be, mhm
I can't anybody else
And I can't do it all
So call me Superwoman
but I know I'm not that strong
No
Because I cry more than a little
And if I'm superwoman
Flying in the rain (flying in the rain)
And I wonder, will it ever get old
Being a superwoman?
Smiling through the pain (smiling through the pain)
Even heroes cry
So why can't I?
Why can't I?
Even heroes cry
So why can't I?
Why can't I?
The lyrics of Meghan Trainor's song "Superwoman" convey a powerful message of the struggles that comes with the pressure of being a superwoman. The song talks about the various expectations she has for her life like wanting to sing for her fans, starting a family, and buying a house in Malibu. However, she goes on to admit that she's only one person and cannot do everything on her own even though people may call her "Superwoman". She acknowledges that she has weaknesses and sometimes finds herself crying more than she'd like to. Even as she faces the rain flying in her face, she continues to smile through the pain as she wonders if she will ever get tired of being a superwoman.
The song speaks to the struggles of everyday women and the expectations placed on them to be both successful and perfect. It acknowledges that even "Superwomen" have moments of vulnerability and breakdowns. The song encourages women to acknowledge their limitations and not be afraid to take their time because everyone has their own pace. Meghan is candid and realistic in her lyrics, and by doing so, she manages to capture the hearts of many listeners who can see themselves in her words, and know exactly what it feels like to be a superwoman.
Line by Line Meaning
Ohh
An audible indication of the singer's emotional state
I wanted to get on stage and sing for you
The desire to perform for someone special
I wanted to start a family
Dreaming about starting a family with someone special
I wanted to buy a house in Malibu, mhm
The hope to purchase a dream house in a specific location
But there's only one of me
Acknowledging the limitations of being just one person
And I can't do it all
Understanding the reality of not being able to handle multiple responsibilities
Call me Superwoman
The desire to be perceived as superhuman
but I know I'm not that strong
Recognizing that one's strength has limits
Because I cry more than a little
Acknowledging the emotional vulnerability of being human
And if I'm superwoman
Questioning the reality of being able to handle everything
I'm flying in the rain (flying in the rain)
Struggling to keep up with life's demands and obstacles
And I wonder, will it ever get old
Questioning the longevity of being able to endure challenges
Being a superwoman?
Questioning the validity of the superwoman persona
Smiling through the pain (smiling through the pain)
Putting up a brave front in the face of difficulties
Even heroes cry
Heroes, just like everyone else, are vulnerable to emotional pain
So why can't I?
Questioning why the singer can't express her emotions
I don't really have any arch-enemies
Not having any specific enemies in life
My only villain is myself
Internal struggles taking a toll on the singer
I'm not quite exactly who I wanna be, mhm
Not yet being the ideal version of oneself
I can't anybody else
Unable to be anyone other than herself
No
A firm response to a previous statement
Lyrics ยฉ HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dan Wilson, Meghan Trainor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marcus-7866
The problem is we donโt share her music enough. We need to come together and support this incredible woman. SHARE ON EVERY SOCIAL MEDIA.
@22taylorsversion9
exactly
@K1ttypawz_
So right
@wendylitschner1052
YESSS YOU ARE SOO RIGHT
@22taylorsversion9
This is for all the moms out there. You can see the improvement in the lyrics. Experience is the key. Being a mom was a turning point in her life and I'm so proud of her for everything she's overcome
@frannydent9044
Not just for moms.
@noahryan9936
@Franny Dent no not just for mom's but megan specifically said that she wrote this for mom's and especially working mom's .
@jamiesmith7705
This song brought me to tears. Hearing that she wrote this song for all the mamas. Itโs not easy being a mom or a parent but if you havenโt heard it today. Youโve got this mama!
@A_95x
Iโve loved how true true to herself and original Megan always is and thus sound is perfection this album is a masterpiece give her all the awards sonically heaven to my years ๐โจ
@Stephanie.Palmer
This whole album came to me at the exact moment I needed it. This song really hits me. It has that classic folk sound that I love the most. Most of the songs on this new album have hit home for me. Thank you for sharing your songs with us. You are helping me get through life. I wanna learn how to sing these and play them on my ukulele.
I have been listening to these all day at work.
Youโre amazing Meghan! You are an inspiration to so many women. Thank you for being you.