This song is written as the perspective of the boys in the street, as a whole, and what path they are going to choose as they get older and grow into men. (This is why the music video takes place in an orphanage.) The seen, and unseen collective suffering is imbedded in the boys’ mind, consciously or subconsciously, and is haunting them. Which path will the boys choose? Issac Hayes is the voice of reason, maybe God, the angel on his shoulder, or the voice of his forefathers from beyond the grave who can see the big picture and are pleading with the boys not to continue the violence and pattern of killing their brothers, but to rise above. The most beautiful song and has so many levels. Racism towards African Americans in America would not exist if everyone sat down and listened to this song and understood the history behind the words. The power, fear, pleading in RZA and Ghostface voices are genuine and powerful. Issac Hayes’ strong voice makes the perfect strong father figure, who is possibly from beyond the grave.
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 (bass, bass, bass, 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 magazines (ah-ha) workin' that Photoshop (ah-ha)
We know that shit ain't real
Come on now, make it stop
If you got beauty beauty (ah-ha), 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 (shoo-wop, wop)
(Sha-ooh-wop, wop)
She says, boys like a little more booty to hold at night
(That booty, booty, uh, that booty, booty)
And no I won't be no stick-figure, silicone Barbie doll (shoo-wop, wop)
(Sha-ooh-wop, wop)
So, if that's what's 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 'head and tell them skinny bitches that
No, I'm just playing, I know y'all think you're fat
But I'm here to tell you
Every inch of you is perfect
From the bottom to the top
Yeah, my mama she told me don't worry about your size (shoo-wop, wop)
(Sha-ooh-wop, wop)
She says, boys like a little more booty to hold at night
(That booty, booty, uh, that booty, booty)
And no I won't be no stick-figure, silicone Barbie doll (shoo-wop, wop)
(Sha-ooh-wop, wop)
So, if that's what's you're into
Then go 'head and move along
Because you know I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble (no treble)
I'm all about that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble
I'm all about that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'm all about that bass, 'bout that bass
Because you know I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble
(Said) I'm all about that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble
I'm all about that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble
(I said) I'm all about that bass, 'bout that bass (ooh)
Because you know I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble
(Said) 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)
(Said) I'm all about that bass, 'bout that bass
'Bout that bass, 'bout that bass
Hey, hey
Hey, hey, ooh
You know you love this 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 (bass, bass, bass, 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 magazines (ah-ha) workin' that Photoshop (ah-ha)
We know that shit ain't real
Come on now, make it stop
If you got beauty beauty (ah-ha), 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 (shoo-wop, wop)
(Sha-ooh-wop, wop)
She says, boys like a little more booty to hold at night
(That booty, booty, uh, that booty, booty)
And no I won't be no stick-figure, silicone Barbie doll (shoo-wop, wop)
(Sha-ooh-wop, wop)
So, if that's what's 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 'head and tell them skinny bitches that
No, I'm just playing, I know y'all think you're fat
But I'm here to tell you
Every inch of you is perfect
From the bottom to the top
Yeah, my mama she told me don't worry about your size (shoo-wop, wop)
(Sha-ooh-wop, wop)
She says, boys like a little more booty to hold at night
(That booty, booty, uh, that booty, booty)
And no I won't be no stick-figure, silicone Barbie doll (shoo-wop, wop)
(Sha-ooh-wop, wop)
So, if that's what's you're into
Then go 'head and move along
Because you know I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble (no treble)
I'm all about that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble
I'm all about that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'm all about that bass, 'bout that bass
Because you know I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble
(Said) I'm all about that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble
I'm all about that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble
(I said) I'm all about that bass, 'bout that bass (ooh)
Because you know I'm all about that bass
'Bout that bass, no treble
(Said) 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)
(Said) I'm all about that bass, 'bout that bass
'Bout that bass, 'bout that bass
Hey, hey
Hey, hey, ooh
You know you love this bass
Lyrics submitted by Kozmogirl, edited by NUGdunkster
All About That Bass Lyrics as written by Meghan Trainor Kevin Kadish
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, AMPLIFIED ADMINISTRATION
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We all know what the song means, it's pretty obvious. But let's take a step deeper into the lyrics and music video.
This is a direct indication of what the music industry has become. Sure, she's not romanticizing skinniness as most singers do, but she's romanticizing having a bit more weight just to grab the attention of an audience. That's all this song really is- an attention-seeking song. It has nothing to do with weight or anything- she's essentially using the media to get attention just like everyone else, hence the catchy music and lyrics.
It's kind of like reverse psychology, but reverse psychology by using the same concept. Her lyrics might advertise being yourself as opposed to being a big star, but they imply the idea that she's still using the media to put herself over the top. Essentially, I see this song having the same message as Lady Gaga or Katy Perry- seeking attention at its best.
not at all. its a fresh style going on, like a 50s thing going on. i like it, she's talented and i could think oh no better song to be a debut song.
I think the fact that she says "skinny bitches" really hurts her credibility for the audience she is trying to convey. This puts her no higher than anyone else on the music scale.