All About That Bass – English Lyrics

• By: Meghan Trainor

Lyrics & Translation

Thinking about learning English? Let Meghan Trainor's catchy hit "All About That Bass" be your fun and empowering guide! This song is a fantastic way to pick up colloquial phrases and clever metaphors, like comparing body types to musical terms ("bass" for curvy and "treble" for slim). What makes this song special is its uplifting message of self-acceptance, reminding you to be confident and celebrate yourself, all while enjoying a retro, doo-wop-inspired tune. It's a perfect blend of a positive message and a memorable melody to make your language learning journey enjoyable.

[English]

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 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"

(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 ahead and tell them skinny bitches that

Nah, I'm just playing, I know y'all 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"

(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

Because you know I'm all about that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble

I 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

Because you know I'm all about that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble

I 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

'Bout that bass, 'bout that bass, hey, hey

Hey, hey, ooh, ooh, ooh

You know you love this bass, ayy, haha

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
bass /beɪs/ A2	noun - a type of fish noun - the lowest adult male singing voice
size /saɪz/ A1	noun - the physical dimensions or magnitude of something
beauty /ˈbjuːti/ B1	noun - a combination of qualities that pleases the aesthetic senses
perfect /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/ B1	adjective - having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics
booty /ˈbuːti/ B2	noun - the buttocks
place /pleɪs/ A1	noun - a particular position or point in space
magazine /ˈmæɡəziːn/ B1	noun - a periodical publication containing articles and illustrations
photoshop /ˈfoʊtəʊʃɒp/ B2	verb - to alter an image digitally using software
shake /ʃeɪk/ A2	verb - to move back and forth or up and down with quick movements
right /raɪt/ A1	adjective - morally good, justified, or acceptable
tell /tɛl/ A1	verb - to communicate information to someone
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to change position or location

Key Grammar Structures

• Because you know I'm all about that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ The phrase "I'm all about" indicates a current state of being or attitude.

• But I can shake it, shake it like I'm supposed to do

  ➔ Modal verb 'can'

  ➔ The use of "can" expresses ability or possibility.

• And all the right junk in all the right places

  ➔ Prepositions of place

  ➔ The phrase uses "in" and "at" to indicate specific locations.

• Yeah, my mama, she told me, 'Don't worry about your size'

  ➔ Reported speech

  ➔ The phrase reports what someone else said, using a quotation.

• So if that's what you're into then go ahead and move along

  ➔ Conditional sentences

  ➔ The phrase uses 'if' to introduce a condition that affects the outcome.

• I'm here to tell ya every inch of you is perfect from the bottom to the top

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ The present simple is used to express general truths or facts.

• I said I'm all about that bass, 'bout that bass, no treble

  ➔ Past simple tense

  ➔ The past simple is used to describe actions that have already happened.