I turned on the CMA Awards show tonight. Miranda Lambert and Meghan Trainor teamed up on Trainor’s hit song All About That Bass.
I’ve sort of heard the song a few times. I think some pros danced to a few bars of it on Dancing with the Stars one night. It might have been playing in the background in a store or two when I was shopping. Honestly, all I knew was the one line, “I’m all about that bass. ‘Bout that bass.”
I didn’t even know the “no treble” part that comes right after.
Until tonight. I listened to the song as the women performed and instantly fell in love with it because of the lyrics. It’s all about self-acceptance and acknowledging your body and your beauty – regardless of the fact that you aren’t a size two.
Just check out these lines:
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
Love it, love it, love it! I think that this is currently my favorite song. Any time I’m tempted to get down on myself or berate myself for “still” being fat — which is something I can easily do after a rough day — I’m going to sing this song to myself.
If you aren’t familiar with the song, here are all of the lyrics. It’s a very catchy tune, too. You can check it out on YouTube or iTunes. I hope it’s a big hit with women of all ages because we sure can all use the positive reinforcement for our self-images.
“All About That Bass”
Because you know
‘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
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
Hey!
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
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
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
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
‘Bout that bass, ’bout that bass
Hey, hey, ooh
You know you like this bass
Weighty Matters 
Have you seen the music video? I love it. Lilian is a fan as well. 🙂
Mary, I like this song a lot too for the same reasons you mentioned. I also really like the Kate Davis cover of this song, she’s a 23-year-old songstress who plays the upright bass and her interpretation is more classic jazz than pop.