Meghan Trainor's song ' All about that bass' encourages fat people to be confident and tries to prove that fat people are better off than the thin people. Her bubble-gum pink music video, instantly-memorable lyrics, and addictive bass line, makes the song hard not to love:
Because you know
I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass
Yeah, it's pretty clear, I ain't no size two
But I can shake it, shake it
Like I'm supposed to do
'Cause I got that boom boom that all the boys chase
And all the right junk in all the right places
I see the magazine workin' that Photoshop
We know that shit ain't real
C'mon now, make it stop
If you got beauty, beauty, just raise 'em up
'Cause every inch of you is perfect
From the bottom to the top
Yeah, my mama she told me don't worry about your size
She says, "Boys like a little more booty to hold at night."
You know I won't be no stick figure silicone Barbie doll
So if that's what you're into then go ahead and move along
*CHORUS*
I'm bringing booty back
Go ahead and tell them skinny bitches that
No, I'm just playing. I know you think you're fat
But I'm here to tell ya
Every inch of you is perfect from the bottom to the top
Yeah my mama she told me don't worry about your size
She says, "Boys like a little more booty to hold at night."
You know I won't be no stick figure silicone Barbie doll
So if that's what you're into then go ahead and move along
*CHORUS* (x3)
Looking into the lyrics of this song it starts off with the chorus with which it draws in listeners and gives a starting bass to the song. In the first paragraph she states that she is fat by saying she is not "size 2" but then saying "that all the boys like chase" women like her with big 'booties' rather than skinny girls. The song goes against the norms of beauty ideals of being extremely slim like the models in magazines who are "workin' that Photoshop" and tells the fat people no to worry and that "every inch of you is perfect from the bottom to the top."
In the video a fat man dances confidently and without any shame of doing so. This shows the listener or viewer that one does not have to be shying away from anything if your are fat. The fat man also does a leg split which gives a strong message that people who are fat are also able to do acrobatics and be as well off in terms of flexibility as the "skinny bitches". The 3rd verse says that Meghan Trainor's mom told her to not worry about your size and tells us that she recommended having a bigger 'booty' for men to hold at night.
This song tries to empower fat people by telling them they are as good as thin or skinny people in this world. So I think that this song has hit the mark as many people have reported being empowered after seeing the video and listening to the song because they are all about that base.
Because you know
I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble
I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass
Yeah, it's pretty clear, I ain't no size two
But I can shake it, shake it
Like I'm supposed to do
'Cause I got that boom boom that all the boys chase
And all the right junk in all the right places
I see the magazine workin' that Photoshop
We know that shit ain't real
C'mon now, make it stop
If you got beauty, beauty, just raise 'em up
'Cause every inch of you is perfect
From the bottom to the top
Yeah, my mama she told me don't worry about your size
She says, "Boys like a little more booty to hold at night."
You know I won't be no stick figure silicone Barbie doll
So if that's what you're into then go ahead and move along
*CHORUS*
I'm bringing booty back
Go ahead and tell them skinny bitches that
No, I'm just playing. I know you think you're fat
But I'm here to tell ya
Every inch of you is perfect from the bottom to the top
Yeah my mama she told me don't worry about your size
She says, "Boys like a little more booty to hold at night."
You know I won't be no stick figure silicone Barbie doll
So if that's what you're into then go ahead and move along
*CHORUS* (x3)
Looking into the lyrics of this song it starts off with the chorus with which it draws in listeners and gives a starting bass to the song. In the first paragraph she states that she is fat by saying she is not "size 2" but then saying "that all the boys like chase" women like her with big 'booties' rather than skinny girls. The song goes against the norms of beauty ideals of being extremely slim like the models in magazines who are "workin' that Photoshop" and tells the fat people no to worry and that "every inch of you is perfect from the bottom to the top."
In the video a fat man dances confidently and without any shame of doing so. This shows the listener or viewer that one does not have to be shying away from anything if your are fat. The fat man also does a leg split which gives a strong message that people who are fat are also able to do acrobatics and be as well off in terms of flexibility as the "skinny bitches". The 3rd verse says that Meghan Trainor's mom told her to not worry about your size and tells us that she recommended having a bigger 'booty' for men to hold at night.
This song tries to empower fat people by telling them they are as good as thin or skinny people in this world. So I think that this song has hit the mark as many people have reported being empowered after seeing the video and listening to the song because they are all about that base.
I liked most of your blog but I feel as if you missed the harmful messages to thin women in this song. The lyrics only enforce a double standard on women. Women are expected to be thin but not too skinny, have "curves," and jump through so many hoops to be acceptable in society. Even then, they run the risk of being labeled as "skinny bitches" by people, and artists, like Trainor.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you. I did notice that and wanted to write about it but I was too tired and sleepy :(. Thanks for the comment though :)
ReplyDeleteI think your blog mostly good because you show and identify the message from the song well. Most of the lyrics in this song are used to empower fat people, however do you think the interpretation lyrics also insult or have anything deal with skinny people? I'm just wonder and wanted to know your idea.
ReplyDeleteInk
Yeah Ink, I did notice that but I was too tired to write it.
DeleteLooks like this post needs a part 2!
ReplyDeleteYes, Mr. Michael, IT TOTALLY DOES
DeleteNice blog post Rohit, I enjoyed reading and your view to it but like Yasmin mentioned you could have included the other message implied within the music video but it was still very interesting to read, well done!:)
ReplyDeleteYeah I did notice that perspective but I was too tired to write it. Sorry :(
ReplyDeleteBut I agree with you and thanks for the comment :)