No Excuses (Meghan Trainor song)
"No Excuses" | ||||
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Treat Myself | ||||
Released | March 1, 2018 | |||
Recorded | January 17, 2018 | |||
Genre | Pop | |||
Length | 2:32 | |||
Label | Epic | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Andrew Wells | |||
Meghan Trainor singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"No Excuses" on YouTube |
"No Excuses" is a song by American singer-songwriter
"No Excuses" debuted and peaked at number 46 on the US Billboard Hot 100, spending a total of 12 weeks on the chart. It peaked within the top 40 in countries such as Slovakia, Hungary and Scotland. The track has been certified Platinum in the US, Canada and Australia.
Background and release
She revealed the song's title and overall vibe on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon by saying, "Don't disrespect me. I'm a woman, have you never met one before?"[6] In the following days, Trainor revealed song lyrics including: "I don't disrespect you, don't you disrespect me", and "Have you lost your mind...open up your eyes."[7] On February 25, 2018, Trainor referenced the song in a letter she published on her site and social media, followed by unveiling of the single's artwork the next day.[8][9] "No Excuses" was digitally released on March 1, 2018, as the lead single from Treat Myself.[10] It was sent to hot adult contemporary radio in the United States on March 5, and contemporary hit radio the next day.[11][12] "No Excuses" was also serviced to radio airplay in Italy on March 9.[13]
Composition
"No Excuses" is two minutes and 32 seconds long.
Sonically, "No Excuses" is a
Critical reception
The song received acclaim from music critics. Writing for the
Writing for
Chart performance
"No Excuses" debuted and peaked at number 46 on the
Music video
The song's music video, directed by Colin Tilley, premiered on the same day as the song's release, which Trainor had previously teased on her Instagram account along with a short behind the scenes look at it.[40][41] The video features visual effects showing the singer with two "carbon copies" of herself.[42] The video features looks inspired by the '80s, including Trainor donning a denim jacket and another one that looks like a cheerleader outfit. Patrick Hosken of MTV News noted that the looks "belong in a mall-pop video from 1987."[43]
An official choreography video for "No Excuses" was released in collaboration with Zumba, on March 5, 2018.[44] It was directed by Tim Milgram. The visual features a "fun, easy" and empowering routine.[45] It made Trainor the first recording artist to star in an official Zumba choreography video. Describing the initiative, the singer stated that always hearing her music in Zumba classes at the gym made her want to create something special for "No Excuses". She intended the choreography to "empower everyone out there to get on their feet", and think about "respect, sassiness and loving [themselves]".[46][47][48] The VP of marketing for Zumba said that they have "always been focused on inspiring others to feel empowered and confident", and they hear these themes in Trainor's music which makes her an ideal partner.[46]
On April 3, 2018, Trainor released a dance video to her Vevo page featuring a group of children and young adults performing "energetic" choreography to the song; Trainor herself does not feature in the video. The singer and her creative director, Charm LaDonna, hand-selected the dancers to execute a choreographed dance routine to "No Excuses".[49]
Live performances
Trainor sung "No Excuses" live on
Credits and personnel
Credits are adapted from the liner notes of Treat Myself.[14]
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Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[35] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[76] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
Canada (Music Canada)[32] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[77] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[29] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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Various | March 1, 2018 | Epic | [10] | |
United States | March 5, 2018 | Adult contemporary radio | [11] | |
March 6, 2018 | Contemporary hit radio | [12] | ||
Italy | March 9, 2018 | Radio airplay | Sony | [13] |
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External links
- "No Excuses" (Zumba video) on YouTube