What if we told you Meghan Trainor—yes, the queen of “All About That Bass”—quietly rewrote the rules of pop music without most of us even noticing?

From body-positive anthems to retro-pop revivals, Trainor’s discography is a treasure trove of game-changing moments that shaped the industry.

Here are five Meghan Trainor songs that secretly left an indelible mark on pop culture, from lyrics to production to empowering vibes.

1. “All About That Bass” (2014): The Body-Positivity Revolution

Before Lizzo and Dove campaigns made self-love mainstream, Meghan Trainor dropped this unapologetic bop.

The song’s doo-wop revival sound and lyrics like “I’m bringin’ booty back” challenged beauty standards, paving the way for a wave of body-positive anthems.

Fun fact: It also marked the comeback of live instrumentation in pop, with its stand-up bass and handclaps feeling refreshingly analog in the EDM-heavy 2010s.

2. “NO” (2016): The Sass Heard ‘Round the World

Trainor flipped the script on toxic dating culture with this brassy, horn-driven kiss-off.

“NO” wasn’t just a hit—it became a feminist rallying cry, inspiring artists like Dua Lipa to embrace unapologetic confidence in tracks like “New Rules.”

Its spoken-word verses? A sly nod to early 2000s R&B that later resurfaced in Doja Cat’s and Megan Thee Stallion’s playful flows.

3. “Me Too” (2016): The Earworm That Broke Streaming

This cheeky, synth-heavy track proved Trainor could turn self-confidence into a viral hook.

Its minimalist production (that whistling riff!) predated the “less is more” trend that Billie Eilish would later dominate.

Bonus: The song’s title unintentionally became a cultural touchpoint during the #MeToo movement—talk about timing.

4. “Let You Be Right” (2018): The Vulnerability Blueprint

Buried in her sophomore album, this piano-driven ballad showed Trainor’s knack for raw lyricism.

Its conversational honesty (“I’d rather lose than let you be right”) influenced later hits like Olivia Rodrigo’s “drivers license,” proving pop stars could be both catchy and deeply personal.

5. “Made You Look” (2022): The TikTok Takeover Before TikTok Took Over

With its finger-snapping Motown groove, this sleeper hit predicted the 60s/70s revival that artists like Miley Cyrus and Dua Lipa embraced in 2023.

The song’s viral choreography also showcased how Trainor’s music naturally lends itself to social media trends—long before labels prioritized “TikTokability.”

So, the next time someone dismisses Meghan Trainor as just a “throwback artist,” remind them: her fingerprints are all over modern pop’s biggest shifts.

Which of these underrated bangers surprised you the most? Drop a comment—or better yet, go revisit them with fresh ears!