Meghan Trainor received a lot of negative backlash for her hit single “All About That Bass” for what critics say has caused emotions of body-shaming and incorrectly empowering women to love their bodies, but when it comes to “Dear Future Husband” she hit the nail on the head. Here are some lyrics pulled from the hit song that showcase just how awesome this song is. To all future husbands out there, take note!
· “Dear future husband, here’s a few things you’ll need to know if you wanna be my one and only, all my life.”
Right off the bat she gives her future husband a heads up of what is expected of him, which is good, a man shouldn’t expect the girl to be so easily swooned.
· “Take me on a date. I deserve it, babe, and don’t forget the flowers every anniversary. ‘Cause if you’ll treat me right I’ll be the perfect wife.”
Yes, she does deserve to be taken on a date. And flowers, because, why not? It’s mutual respect. You treat your girl right, and she will treat you right in return.
· “You got that 9 to 5, but, baby, so do I. So don’t be thinking I’ll be home and baking apple pies.”
A Stepford Wife is not promised, nor expected. Women have jobs, women have careers. That won’t end just because there is a ring on the finger. You want a pie? Bake it yourself.
· “Don’t have a dirty mind. Just be a classy guy.”
Be a gentlemen! Women want a man, not a boy. There’s a reason Christian Grey was such a hit, he knew what he wanted and how to get it. Dirty jokes are alright every now and then, but don’t tell a woman a dirty joke and act surprised when she rolls her eyes; chances are, she’s heard it before.
· “You gotta know how to treat me like a lady. Even when I’m acting crazy. Tell me everything’s alright.”
She wants you to love her regardless of her flaws. When she is angry, sad, mad or acting crazy. She wants respect. The song is not “Dear Future Boyfriend,” it is “Dear Future Husband” meaning she is looking forever. And if that isn’t something you can do, well….