Meghan Trainor Carpool Karaoke

The Late Late Show with James Corden

30 Jan 202012:54

Summary

TLDRIn this engaging and lively script, James Corden hosts a car ride with Meghan Trainor, where they discuss her career, personal life, and love for music. Meghan shares her journey as a songwriter, her surprise at becoming an artist with her hit 'All About That Bass,' and her upcoming album. The conversation is peppered with humor, song snippets, and a surprise appearance by Dr. Phil, who offers life advice and reveals his fandom for Meghan. The transcript captures the essence of a fun and insightful talk show segment.

Takeaways

🎤 The guest expresses gratitude for the help in getting to work and mentions the terrible traffic.
🎶 The conversation includes a spontaneous musical moment with the song 'All About That Bass'.
💕 The guest shares a story about meeting their partner through a modern-day blind date set up by a mutual friend.
🏌️‍♂️ The double date involved bowling, where the guest's partner made a strong first impression.
🎤 The guest reveals that they knew they wanted to marry their partner after their first kiss.
🎵 The guest discusses their passion for music and songwriting, mentioning they have written for various artists.
👀 The guest feels they were initially seen as a songwriter rather than an artist due to their appearance.
🎤 The guest has written songs for famous artists such as J.Lo, Rascal Flatts, and Michael Bublé.
🎶 The guest is challenged to write a song about traffic on the spot, and they humorously comply.
🎉 The guest is a big fan of Dr. Phil, watching his show daily and even attending a live taping.
🚗 The guest is surprised by Dr. Phil during a car ride with James, where they discuss various topics including anxiety and songwriting.
💖 The guest's album 'Treat Myself' was inspired by their experience with panic disorder and anxiety.
🗣️ Dr. Phil emphasizes the importance of understanding why people do what they do and listening to each other.
📅 Meghan Trainor has a new album coming out on January 31st.

Q & A

What is the main topic of conversation during the car ride to work?
-The main topic of conversation includes the traffic situation, the guest's music preferences, and their personal life experiences, including their relationship with Darrell and their career as a songwriter.
What song does James start singing in the car?
-James starts singing 'All About That Bass' by Meghan Trainor.
How did Meghan Trainor and Darrell meet?
-Meghan Trainor and Darrell met through a modern-day blind date set up by their mutual friend Chloe Grace Moretz.
What activity did Meghan and Darrell do on their first date?
-Meghan and Darrell went bowling on their first date.
What was Meghan's initial impression of Darrell during their first encounter at bowling?
-Meghan was impressed when Darrell knocked down all the pins on his first strike and felt a strong connection with him.
How old were Meghan and Darrell when they first met?
-Darrell was 19 and Meghan was 22 years old when they first met.
What song did Darrell sing to Meghan during their date at karaoke?
-Darrell sang 'Your Song' by Elton John to Meghan during their date at karaoke.
What is Meghan Trainor's profession besides being a singer?
-Besides being a singer, Meghan Trainor is also a professional songwriter.
Which artists has Meghan Trainor written songs for?
-Meghan Trainor has written songs for artists such as J.Lo, Rascal Flatts, and Michael Bublé.
What is the significance of the album 'Treat Myself' for Meghan Trainor?
-The album 'Treat Myself' is significant for Meghan Trainor as it reflects her journey through panic disorder and anxiety, and her eventual recovery.
What advice does Dr. Phil give to Meghan and the audience?
-Dr. Phil advises to understand why people do what they do and don't do what they don't do, emphasizing the importance of paying attention and listening to each other.
What is the surprise guest at the end of the script?
-The surprise guest at the end of the script is Dr. Phil.
What is the release date of Meghan Trainor's new album mentioned in the script?
-The release date of Meghan Trainor's new album mentioned in the script is January 31st.
What song does Meghan Trainor perform that is related to her experience with anxiety?
-Meghan Trainor performs a song from her album 'Treat Myself' that relates to her experience with anxiety.

Outlines

00:00

🎶 Fun Conversations and Music 🎶

The first paragraph of the script revolves around a lively car ride with James and Meghan Trainor. They discuss the heavy traffic and Meghan's desire to take this route for years. The conversation flows into music, with Meghan singing lyrics from her popular song 'All About That Bass'. They talk about her life, her fun experiences, and how she met her husband Darrell through a modern-day blind date arranged by their mutual friend, Cloay Grace Moretz. The paragraph also includes a humorous moment when James asks about Meghan's first kiss with Darrell during a bowling date, and Meghan shares her excitement about going on tour with Maroon 5.

05:03

🎤 Songwriting and Personal Growth 🎤

In the second paragraph, the discussion shifts to Meghan Trainor's songwriting career. She reveals that she initially didn't think 'All About That Bass' was her best song but it became a hit. Meghan talks about writing for other artists like J.Lo, Rascal Flatts, and Michael Bublé, and her aspiration to write for everyone. She also touches upon her struggle with panic disorder and how it inspired her album 'Treat Myself'. The conversation highlights her openness to discuss mental health and the positive impact it can have on others who are facing similar challenges.

10:04

🎉 Surprise Guest and Life Advice 🎉

The final paragraph introduces a surprise guest, Dr. Phil, who has been driving around with James and Meghan. They discuss Meghan's music and her upcoming album release date. Dr. Phil shares a piece of advice about understanding people's motivations as a key to success in life, emphasizing the importance of paying attention and listening to one another. The segment ends with a spontaneous performance of Meghan's song and a cheerful appreciation for the surprise guest and the overall experience.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Traffic

Traffic refers to the flow of vehicles on a public roadway. In the context of this video, it is mentioned as 'THE TRAFFIC TODAY IS TERRIBLE,' which sets the scene for the conversation taking place during a car journey. It also leads to the idea of the character being thankful for the help in getting to work amidst difficult commuting conditions.

💡Music

Music is an art form and cultural activity whose medium is sound organized in time. The script mentions listening to music with the line 'DO YOU MIND IF WE LISTEN SOME MUSIC,' indicating a shared activity between the characters that helps set a relaxed tone for their interaction. Additionally, the song lyrics 'BEAUSE YOU KNOW I'M ALL ABOUT THAT BASS' are quoted, showing the character's enthusiasm for music.

💡Blind Date

A blind date is a social engagement between two people who have not previously met, usually arranged by a mutual acquaintance. In the script, it is mentioned as 'SHE SET ME UP ON A MODERN DAY BLIND DATE,' which is a key part of the narrative as it leads to the meeting and subsequent relationship between two characters.

💡Songwriter

A songwriter is a person who writes lyrics, melodies, and chords for songs. The script discusses this profession with the line 'YOU SHOULD BE A SONGWRITER,' and further explains that the character considered it as a profession after realizing they could make a living writing songs for other artists.

💡Insecurity

Insecurity is a feeling of uncertainty, anxiety, or unease typically resulting from a lack of confidence. The script touches on this concept when it says 'I LOOKED AS INSECURE AS I WAS,' referring to the character's self-perception and how it influenced their career path and the decisions they made.

💡Romance

Romance refers to a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love. The script captures this with the story of the characters' first kiss and the emotional impact it had, as indicated by 'THAT IS WHAT I ALWAYS THINK OF ROMANCE' and the detailed account that follows.

💡Karaoke

Karaoke is a form of interactive entertainment or video game in which amateur singers sing along with recorded music. The script mentions 'AFTER THAT WE WENT TO KARAOKE,' which serves as a bonding activity for the characters and a light-hearted moment in their shared story.

💡Dr. Phil

Dr. Phil is a popular television show hosted by Phil McGraw, which offers advice and discusses various psychological and social issues. The script shows a character's admiration for Dr. Phil with 'I WENT TO HIS SHOW THE OTHER DAY,' and further illustrates their enthusiasm with 'EVERYTHING HE SAYS IS ABSOLUTELY SPOT ON.'

💡Anxiety

Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. The script mentions the character's experience with anxiety in 'I WENT THROUGH PANIC DISORDER,' which is a significant aspect of their personal narrative and contributes to the overall message of overcoming challenges.

💡Funk

Funk is a music genre that originated in African American communities in the 1960s and is characterized by a strong rhythmic groove. The script ends with lyrics 'I MISS THE WAY WE USED TO FUNK,' which could be interpreted as a metaphor for missing the excitement and groove of a past relationship or time in life.

💡Self-Acceptance

Self-acceptance is the ability to acknowledge and accept oneself and one's attributes and experiences. The script touches on this theme with lyrics like 'I AIN'T NO SIZE TWO, BUT I CAN SHAKE IT, SHAKE IT,' which promote body positivity and the acceptance of one's own physical appearance.

Highlights

Thank you for helping me get to work amidst terrible traffic.

I've been waiting years to take this route.

I've always wanted to help you.

Listening to 'All About That Bass' on the radio.

Meeting Darrell through a modern day blind date set up by Cloay Grace Moretz.

First impression of Darrell knocking down all the pins at bowling.

Feeling like she wanted to marry Darrell after their first date.

Brooklyn Beckham and Cloay Grace Moretz singing Spice Girls.

Discussing the possibility of a career as a songwriter.

Writing songs for J.Lo, Rascal Flatts, and Michael Bublé.

Capability to write a song about any topic, exemplified by creating a song about traffic on the spot.

Visiting Dr. Phil's show and expressing admiration for his advice.

Going on tour with Maroon 5 and the excitement surrounding it.

Writing an album called 'Treat Myself' inspired by personal experiences with panic disorder.

The importance of talking about mental health to reduce stigma and help others.

Dr. Phil's surprise appearance and advice on understanding people's motivations.

Upcoming album release on January 31st.

Performing a song about missing the way they used to 'funk'.