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.
You're Good With Me
Meghan Trainor Lyrics
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If I need you
And you're questioning
Ho I'd be if you needed me
'Cause I can't go on without you here I need you
So please don't go away, not today
If I were alone would you come around
If I were alone you you come to me
'Cause you can't see what I see I need you here with me
And I know I know I know you're good with me
Ooh I, I am questioning all your love
Is it really enough
Ooh and I'm wondering where our love could go
'Cause from here I don't know
And I can't go on without you here I need you
So please don't go away, not today
If I were alone would you come around
'Cause I'm awful on my own I'm feeling too alone now
If I were alone would you come to me
'Cause you can't see what I see I need you here with me
And I know I know I know you're good with me
If I were alone would you come around
I'm not good alone and I need you now
Yes I need you now, I need you now
If I were alone would you come around
I'm not good alone and I need you now
Yes I need you now, I need you now
If I were alone would you come around
'Cause I'm awful on my own I'm feeling too alone now
If I were alone would you come to me
'Cause you can't see what I see I need you here with me
And I know I know I know you're good with me
If I were alone would you come around
I'm not good alone and I need you now
Yes I need you now, I need you now
If I were alone would you come around
I'm not good alone and I need you now
Yes I need you now, I need you now
In Meghan Trainor’s song Stay With Me, the singer expresses her need for her partner’s presence as she questions the strength of their love. She muses on what they would do for each other in a time of need, showing her insecurity and fear of being alone. The singer admits that she can’t go on without her partner and pleads for them to stay.
The repeated line “If I were alone, would you come around?” exemplifies the singer’s dependence on her partner. She acknowledges her own deficiency when she’s solo and needs someone around to help her cope with the uncertainty of life. She’s questioning whether their love would be enough in such a situation and feeling vulnerable. Nonetheless, the singer tries to assure herself that her partner is good with her, affirming her trust in their relationship.
Overall, the song Stay With Me tackles themes of vulnerability, dependence, and questioning the strength of love. It showcases the depth of emotions that come with a long-time relationship as the singer struggles with her own feelings while yearning for her partner’s presence.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm wondering what you'd do
I am curious about how you would react
If I need you
If I require your presence
And you're questioning
You are uncertain
How I'd be if you needed me
My reaction if you needed my assistance
'Cause I can't go on without you here I need you
I am unable to carry on without you, I require your presence
So please don't go away, not today
Stay with me, at least for today
If I were alone would you come around
If I were alone, would you visit me
'Cause I'm awful on my own I'm feeling too alone now
Being by myself is daunting and quite lonely right now
If I were alone you you come to me
If I were alone, would you come to me
'Cause you can't see what I see I need you here with me
You do not have the same perspective as me, I require your presence here with me
And I know I know I know you're good with me
I possess the knowledge that you support me
Ooh I, I am questioning all your love
I am doubting your love
Is it really enough
Is the love you have for me adequate
Ooh and I'm wondering where our love could go
I am pondering where our love could lead to
'Cause from here I don't know
As of now, I am unsure
If I were alone would you come to me
If I were by myself, would you join me
I'm not good alone and I need you now
I struggle to function by myself, and I require your presence at this moment
Yes I need you now, I need you now
I am urgently in need of you, right now
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Meghan Trainor
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Jordan Cartier
As a gay man, I want to say thank you for accepting your son the way he is.
As a human, I want to say thank you for not giving up on your child(ren). No matter what your child is, they are still your child. Your child is very lucky to have such a caring and loving mom.
To the Dad, you helped make him. The child shares your DNA, you should love him UNCONDITIONALLY. This is not up for debate. It sounds like Dad needs to put his big boy underwear on and get over it because this isn’t about him, it’s about your child.
On another level: this song resonates very well for me as well with my dad. I never was close with my dad, my mother and him split up because he abused her for years. My sister and I would go to his house on every other weekend and that was it. He never came to our school concerts, plays, award ceremonies, etc. All of this broke my heart because I wanted to be close to my dad. I’ve tried for the longest time to have a relationship with him in my teen and adult years and he never cared enough to put in a little effort to show his son that he cares about him and loves him. Anytime we would talk on the phone (maybe once or twice a year), we would talk for a few minutes and then right off the phone. He never wanted to talk to my sister or I.
The reason I say all of this is because I am a MUCH stronger person without him. As heartbreaking as it is to say that, I mean it. My mom raised me to be the man that I am today and I am 10x the man he could ever be. I could never thank her enough. She is my hero.
After months of trying to see if he wanted to get lunch/dinner, or have me come over and hang out with him, etc., he has not even engaged to return any of my calls or texts. A few months ago, I ended up telling him goodbye and that I no longer want anything to do with him. I have not talked to him on the phone in over 2 years, he never answers or calls me back. Telling him goodbye was the hardest thing in my life. I never wanted to do this but I felt it was the only thing I could do to stop so much heartbreak from someone who is supposed to be there for me and have my back always. I don’t think I could ever forgive him.
In closing, I’d like to say if you or your child ever needs someone to talk to, I am here. I have not dealt with the same situation but my situation is similar. I am so heartbroken that your child’s dad has basically given up on him. This is unacceptable. I am an ally to you and your child. We are stronger together!
Martina
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Please don't make promises that you can't keep
Your best intentions end up hurting me
No matter what, I'll love you endlessly
I know we're blood, but this love is bad for me
I can't tell you what I wanna say
'Cause I, I'm afraid that you won't change
Sometimes I just wanna scream in your face
But when you're in pain, I just walk away
And my, my therapist told me to write you a letter, hmm, hmm
She said if I did it would make me feel better
But it wouldn't do shit even if I sent it
'Cause you won't get it, you're too damn selfish, hmm, hmm
Please don't make promises that you can't keep
Your best intentions end up hurting me
No matter what, I'll love you endlessly
But I gotta run, I gotta run from your reality
I know we're blood, but this love is bad for me
Damn, it's hard for me to let go, from someone I held so close, hmm
Damn, it's hard for me to draw that line and leave you on the other side
But my, my therapist told me to write you a letter, hmm, hmm
She said if I did it would make me feel better, oh
But it wouldn't do shit even if I sent it
'Cause you won't get it, you're too damn selfish, oh
Please don't make promises that you can't keep
Your best intentions end up hurting me
No matter what, I'll love you endlessly
But I gotta run, I gotta run from your reality
I know we're blood, but this love is bad for me
And when you lie, and when you lie, there's a part of you that dies
That I'm left with, I'm left with, it gets hectic, it gets hectic
When you lie, and when you lie, I wonder why I try
But you can't help it, you're too damn selfish, hmm, hmm
Please don't make promises that you can't keep
'Cause your best intentions end up hurting me
No matter what, I'll love you endlessly
But I gotta run, I gotta run from your reality
I know we're blood, but this love is bad for me
I know we're blood, but this love is bad for me
Dennis H
This song describes my relationship with my father and mother. It was emotional neglect and abuse that ended up in abandonment. I raised my younger brother starting when I was 17. I got both of us through college and we both have great, fulfilling lives. I adopted my two sons. I vowed that my sons and grandchildren would never go through what my brother and I went through. My youngest son was abandoned by his parents and it took years before he’d tell me about his anger towards them. He’s a father himself now and we both have agreed that in order for us to heal, we have to be the fathers we never had but we dreamed of having.
Joy Goff
You broke that cycle! Cheers to you.
K L
Oh bless you, you started a new circle of Love and Commitment.
cory scalone
i don’t know you but i’m so proud of you for breaking the generational abuse! keep up the good work! i’ve been there and it wasn’t easy, but so worth it. 💛💛💛💛
faisal ahmad
God bless you❤️❤️
Maria lorena Villanueva
Bless you!
kesha’s animal
their voice together is amazing... this song deserves more attention, let's stream it ❤️✨
Caitlin A. Pope
I've never been a big fan of hers but this song has turned me into a fan for sure. It's beautifully written. And her voice is incredible. 🥰
MommaShawna
I don’t know why you spend a ton of money on making songs when you can just sing it acoustically and it is perfection! This song is it! I also have to say you are looking better than ever and you did it with your hard work, I know it wasn’t easy trust and believe but damn you did that too!
Jessica Thao
LOVE the "broken home" aesthetic - just so in line with the lyrics. Love the supportive and graceful duet chemistry.
This song doesn't hit me emotionally like it did the first time I heard it because I feel like it actually helped me find healing internally & feel more empowered to do what's best for me.