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"All About That Bass"
Song

"All About That Bass" is the debut single by Meghan Trainor. It was released by Epic Records in June 2014. The song has been praised for its catchy beat and body positive lyrics such as: "Every inch of you is perfect from the bottom to the top" and “It's pretty clear I ain't no size 2, but I can shake it, shake it like I'm supposed to do". The song depicts "skinny" as overrated and promotes body acceptance and celebrates men and women of all sizes and shapes. Trainor says, "I wrote this song because I myself struggle with this concept of self-acceptance. It was written from a real place so I’m glad that other people can relate to it."

Reception

Since its release, "All About That Bass" has received mostly positive reviews. It has been described as "making a run for song of the summer" and as an "enthusiastically affable song". Robbie Daw of Idolator commented, "Adorable video aside, we say that “All About That Bass,” with its blend of country, pop and throwback rock ‘n’ roll, has just the type of unique sound to break through the EDM rut radio seems to be stuck in." However, some have criticized the song and interpreted it as skinny-shaming, due to Trainor's use of the phrase "skinny bitches". In defense, Trainor refers to the full context of the lyrics which include: "I'm bringing booty back. Go 'head and tell them skinny bitches that. No, I'm just playing, I know you think you're fat." Trainor says what she meant was, "Naw, I'm just playing, I know you guys even think you're fat, but I'm here to tell you that you're perfect.'"

Chart positions

Chart (2014) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA) 36
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) 69
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100) 72
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100) 66
US Billboard Hot 100 28
US Pop Airplay (Billboard) 37

References

  1. "Meghan Trainor All About that Bass the Today Show". YouTube. July 8, 2014. Retrieved July 26, 2014.
  2. "Meghan Trainor's "All About That Bass" Video Premiere on Idolator!". No. 10 June 2014. Epic. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  3. Pawlowski, A. (8 July 2014). "'Every inch of you is perfect': Singer's message goes viral in 'All About That Bass'". Today Health. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  4. Duberman, Amanda (7 July 2014). "Meghan Trainor's 'All About That Bass' Will Get Body Positivity Stuck In Your Head". Huffington Post. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  5. Balling, Joshua (7 July 2014). "Meghan Trainor on "Today" today". Nantucket Island Inquirer. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  6. Davis, Jennifer (8 July 2014). "Meghan Trainor's Catchy and Positive Debut Single Is Making a Run for Song of the Summer". InStyle. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
  7. Raymer, Miles (17 July 2014). "'Billboard' Hot 100 recap: Magic! unseats Iggy, 'All About That Bass' enters the summer jam competition". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
  8. Davis, Jennifer (8 July 2014). "Meghan Trainor's Catchy and Positive Debut Single Is Making a Run for Song of the Summer". InStyle. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
  9. Daw, Robbie. "Meghan Trainor's "All About That Bass" Video: Idolator Premiere". Retrieved 26 July 2014.
  10. Moratta, Jenna (11 July 2014). ""All About That Bass" Singer Meghan Trainor Talks Body Confidence and "Skinny Bitches"". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved 26 July 2014.
  11. "Meghan Trainor – All About That Bass". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved July 27, 2014.
  12. "Meghan Trainor Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2014.
  13. "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 30. týden 2014 in the date selector. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  14. "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201430 into search. Retrieved July 29, 2014.
  15. "Meghan Trainor Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 27, 2014.
  16. "Meghan Trainor Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 28, 2014.

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