Meghan Trainor under fire for changing ‘All About That Bass’ lyric amid weight loss journey

Pop singer Meghan Trainor is facing online backlash after she changed the lyrics to her breakout hit All About That Bass during her performance at iHeartRadio’s KIIS-FM Wango Tango event in Huntington Beach in California. In a 29-second TikTok video shared by the official KIIS FM account, Trainor, who was dressed in a hot pink sparkly two-piece, could be heard singing an altered opening line of the song.

The original line is "Yeah it is pretty clear, I ain’t no size two.” In the alteration, she apparently was referring to her breast augmentation surgery and recent physical transformation, including a reported 60-pound weight loss.

Meghan Trainor’s 2014 hit and body positivity

Trainor’s 2014 single topped the Billboard Hot 100 when it was first released. As per media reports, it also sparked widespread conversation about body image. The song received praises for promoting self-love, while some alleged it shamed thinner women, stated a Yahoo report.


The singer previously said that the song was written to celebrate her own body. It speaks to girls who resemble her and have struggled with self-acceptance.

However, the latest lyric change has now reignited debate. Critics are now arguing that modifying the song undermines its original message. Users have left comments below the singer’s Instagram post from her Wango Tango performance.

A user commented that she looked “stunning” but they missed her when she stood out in Hollywood. Another one, referring to her song, wrote, “No bass, all treble. Unfollowed.”

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Meghan Trainor on body image struggles

The Made You Look singer has openly discussed her body image struggles, particularly after she gave birth to her son Riley in 2021. She had previously told Entertainment Tonight Canada that she reached her heaviest weight after childbirth. She admitted being in a dark place and undergoing significant transformation with support from a personal trainer, dietician, and lifestyle coach.

In March, the singer had made a post addressing criticism over her changing appearance. She spoke about being on a path to become the healthiest version for herself and the kids.

Criticism for Trainor’s last-minute lyric change

Though there was backlash regarding the incident, others came to the defence of Trainor, stating that artists have the right to project whatever version of themselves they are at the moment through their music. Many, however, feel that altering the lyrics of a song, which was once hailed for body diversity, is a mixed message.

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FAQs:

Why are fans upset with Meghan Trainor's lyric change?
Fans feel that changing the lyric from a body-positive verse to one about cosmetic surgery undermines the empowering message that first made All About That Bass so popular.

Did Meghan Trainor react to the backlash?
Although she has not directly commented on the lyric controversy, Trainor has publicly talked about her weight loss, breast enlargement, and pressures on women's bodies by society, stating that her transformations were done for her health and self-esteem.