Studio Album · No. 5
Takin' It Back Songwriting Credits by Meghan Trainor
Produced by Meghan Trainor, Federico Vindver, Justin Trainor, Gian Stone, Teddy Geiger, Afterhrs, Rafa, Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson
Epic
PopR&B
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 16 of 16 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 16 / 16 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 16 tracks with documented writers, by whether Meghan Trainor carries a lyricist or composer credit.
16 trackswritten by Meghan Trainor
0 tracksoutside writers
Meghan Trainor's roles on this album
Share of the 16 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer38%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
16
Tracks
20
Lyricists
9
Producers
2022
Released
Data Insight
Federico Vindver takes eight of the sixteen tracks and Sean Douglas five, the widest single-collaborator share since Kevin Kadish. Trainor is on all sixteen.
The 2022 fifth album, a US number 16 carrying "Made You Look", her biggest hit in six years.
Track Listing & Credits 16 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sensitive
|
Meghan TrainorKoleToby Gad | Meghan TrainorKoleTobias Gad | Meghan Trainor | Meghan Trainor (Performer)Scott Hoying (Featured Vocals) |
| 2 |
Made You Look
#11
|
Meghan TrainorSean DouglasFederico Vindver | Meghan TrainorSean DouglasFederico Vindver | Federico Vindver | Meghan Trainor (Performer) |
| 3 |
Takin' It Back
|
Meghan TrainorJustin TrainorRyan TrainorFederico Vindver | Meghan TrainorJustin TrainorRyan TrainorFederico Vindver | Federico VindverMeghan Trainor | Meghan Trainor (Performer) |
| 4 |
Don't I Make It Look Easy
|
Meghan TrainorMozellaFederico Vindver | Meghan TrainorMaureen McDonaldFederico Vindver | Federico Vindver | Meghan Trainor (Performer) |
| 5 |
Shook
|
Meghan TrainorSean DouglasGian Stone | Meghan TrainorSean DouglasGian Stone | Gian Stone | Meghan Trainor (Performer) |
| 6 |
Bad for Me
|
Meghan TrainorWrabelStintFederico Vindver | Meghan TrainorStephen WrabelAjay BhattacharyyaFederico Vindver | Federico VindverStint | Meghan Trainor (Performer)Teddy Swims (Featured Vocals) |
| 7 |
Superwoman
|
Meghan TrainorDan Wilson | Meghan TrainorDaniel Dodd Wilson | Meghan Trainor | Meghan Trainor (Performer) |
| 8 |
Rainbow
|
Meghan TrainorTeddy GeigerAndrew HaasIan Franzino | Meghan TrainorTeddy GeigerAndrew HaasIan Franzino | Teddy GeigerAfterhrsGian Stone | Meghan Trainor (Performer) |
| 9 |
Breezy
|
Meghan TrainorGian StoneFederico VindverR. City | Meghan TrainorGian StoneFederico VindverTheron Thomas | Federico VindverGian Stone | Meghan Trainor (Performer)R. City (Featured Vocals) |
| 10 |
Mama Wanna Mambo
|
Meghan TrainorSean DouglasFederico VindverNatti NatashaArturo Sandoval | Meghan TrainorSean DouglasFederico VindverNatalia BatistaArturo Sandoval | Federico VindverRafa | Meghan Trainor (Performer)Natti Natasha (Featured Vocals)Arturo Sandoval (Featured Vocals) |
| 11 |
Drama Queen
|
Meghan TrainorSean DouglasFederico Vindver | Meghan TrainorSean DouglasFederico Vindver | Federico Vindver | Meghan Trainor (Performer) |
| 12 |
While You're Young
|
Meghan TrainorKid HarpoonTyler Johnson | Meghan TrainorThomas HullTyler Johnson | Kid HarpoonTyler Johnson | Meghan Trainor (Performer) |
| 13 |
Lucky
|
Meghan TrainorSean DouglasGian Stone | Meghan TrainorSean DouglasGian Stone | Gian StoneMeghan TrainorFederico Vindver | Meghan Trainor (Performer) |
| 14 |
Dance About It
|
Meghan Trainor | Meghan Trainor | Meghan Trainor | Meghan Trainor (Performer) |
| 15 |
Remind Me (bonus track)
|
Meghan TrainorMozellaFederico Vindver | Meghan TrainorMaureen McDonaldFederico Vindver | Federico Vindver | Meghan Trainor (Performer) |
| 16 |
Final Breath
|
Meghan TrainorKid HarpoonTyler Johnson | Meghan TrainorThomas HullTyler Johnson | Kid HarpoonTyler JohnsonMeghan Trainor | Meghan Trainor (Performer) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 32 contributors
MT
Meghan Trainor
Writer · Producer · Performer
FV
Federico Vindver
Writer · Producer
SD
Sean Douglas
Writer
GS
Gian Stone
Writer · Producer
KH
Kid Harpoon
Writer · Producer
TJ
Tyler Johnson
Writer · Producer
MM
Maureen McDonald
Writer
M
Mozella
Writer
TH
Thomas Hull
Writer
S
Stint
Writer · Producer
TG
Teddy Geiger
Writer · Producer
AB
Ajay Bhattacharyya
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Takin' It Back
Who wrote the songs on Takin' It Back?
Meghan Trainor on all sixteen tracks, with Federico Vindver on eight and Sean Douglas on five.
How high did the singles chart?
"Made You Look" reached number 11 on the Hot 100 and "Mother" number 22 in the UK.
How high did the album chart?
In the US, Takin' It Back debuted at number 16 on the Billboard 200 with sales of approximately 20,000 copies.
How did it sell?
The article gives the first-week figure but no total copy count.
What is the album's idea?
It returns to the doo-wop-influenced pop of the debut, which the title refers to.
Who produced it?
Federico Vindver, Gian Stone and Trainor herself among others.
How long is the album?
45:36 across sixteen tracks.