Can't Dance (Meghan Trainor song)

"Can't Dance"
Single by Meghan Trainor
from the album Treat Myself
Released May 11, 2018 (2018-05-11)[1]
Format Digital download
Recorded 2018
Length 3:00
Label Epic
Songwriter(s)
  • Meghan Trainor
  • Andrew Wells
  • Jacob Kasher Hindlin
Producer(s) Andrew Wells
Meghan Trainor singles chronology
"Let You Be Right"
(2018)		 "Can't Dance"
(2018)		 "More than Friends"
(2018)

"Can't Dance" (stylized in all caps) is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor for her third major-label studio album Treat Myself (2019). It was written by Trainor, Andrew Wells and Jacob Kasher Hindlin, and produced by the latter. "Can't Dance" was announced on May 8, 2018, along with its official single artwork the day after. Epic Records released it on May 11, 2018, as the third single from the album, a day after "Let You Be Right". Lyrically, the pop song with "sexy" production sees Trainor asking a "shy boy" to join her on the dance floor.[2]

At a Q&A in March 2018, Trainor revealed that a music video for the song was already filmed. She described it as her favorite music video she had done so far, it will feature her dancing "a lot" and "amazing looks".[3] Trainor opened the 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards with a medley of "Can't Dance", "No Excuses", "Let You Be Right", "Me Too" and "All About That Bass".

Background and composition

"Can't Dance" was written by Trainor, Andrew Wells and Jacob Kasher Hindlin, and produced by the latter.[4] Trainor revealed the song title at a Q&A in March 2018, and further teased the song on her Instagram account on May 8, 2018, three days before the official release date. It was preceded by "Let You Be Right", released a day earlier.[5] About her decision to release two singles in the same week, Trainor said "My team and I talked about it, and I just can’t wait any longer to share the songs on this album. I wanted to drop two today instead of one."[6]

"Can't Dance" is a synth-driven song with a "shuffling" beat that lyrically displays Trainor's confidence in a "steamy" club setting.[7] It features the singer dealing with a shy man who refuses to "let loose", and flirtatiously giving him "step-by-step instructions" about how to dance with her.[8] The song offers a "once in a lifetime" offer to a shy male subject in the club, with Trainor singing "Even if you can't dance, just hold my hips."[9]

Critical reception

Idolator's Mike Wass praised the song, preferring it to "Let You Be Right". He added "It evokes the bouncy pop of the ’90s in a way that feels utterly sincere".[10] Writing for Entertainment Tonight Canada, Corey Atad opined that the song brings "new bass-heavy beats" to Trainor’s usual retro style, and called it "dance-y".[11]

Music video

At a Q&A in March 2018, Trainor revealed that a music video for the song was already filmed. She described it as her favorite music video she had done so far, it will feature her dancing "a lot" and "amazing looks".[3]

Live performances

Trainor opened the 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards with a medley of "Can't Dance", "No Excuses", "Let You Be Right", "Me Too" and "All About That Bass".[12]

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various May 11, 2018 Digital download Epic [13]

References

  1. ↑ "CAN'T DANCE – Single by Meghan Trainor on iTunes". iTunes Store (GB). Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  2. ↑ Nied, Mike (May 10, 2018). "Meghan Trainor's 'Let You Be Right' & 'Can't Dance' Are Glittery Pop Anthems". Idolator. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  3. 1 2 Hernandez, Brian Anthony (March 10, 2018). "6 New Things We Learned From Meghan Trainor's Facebook Live Q&A". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  4. ↑ Brooks, Hayden (May 10, 2018). "Meghan Trainor Drops Two New Songs: 'Let You Be Right' & 'Can't Dance'". iHeartRadio. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  5. ↑ Wass, Mike (May 9, 2018). "Meghan Trainor Announces New Singles 'Let You Be Right' & 'Can't Dance'". Idolator. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  6. ↑ Wass, Mike (May 11, 2018). "Meghan Trainor Talks 'Let You Be Right' & 'Can't Dance': Interview". Idolator. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  7. ↑ Jones, Abby (May 10, 2018). "Meghan Trainor Drops Two Catchy New Singles: Listen to 'Let You Be Right' & 'Can't Dance'". Billboard. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  8. ↑ Roth, Madeline (May 14, 2018). "Meghan trainor doesn't want to hear that you 'can't dance' on new songs". MTV. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Meghan Trainor releases new tracks 'Let You Be Right' & 'Can't Dance'". Niagara Frontier Publications. May 10, 2018. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  10. ↑ Wass, Mike (May 11, 2018). "The Drop: Your Guide To New Music Friday Featuring Andrew McMahon & Kiiara". Idolator. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  11. ↑ Atad, Corey (May 10, 2018). "Meghan Trainor Drops New Singles 'Let You Be Right' And 'Can't Dance'". Entertainment Tonight Canada. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
  12. ↑ Variety Staff (June 24, 2018). "Janet Jackson, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood Honored at Radio Disney Music Awards". Variety. Retrieved September 26, 2018.
  13. ↑ "Meghan Trainor on Twitter". May 8, 2018. Retrieved September 27, 2018.
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