"Dear Future Husband" | ||||
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Single by Meghan Trainor | ||||
from the album Title (EP) and Title (Studio album) | ||||
Released | March 17, 2015 | |||
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Recorded | 2014; The Carriage House (Nolensville, Tennessee) | |||
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Length | 3:04 | |||
Label | Epic | |||
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Producer(s) | Kevin Kadish | |||
Meghan Trainor singles chronology | ||||
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"Dear Future Husband" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Meghan Trainor for her debut studio album Title (2015), which first appeared on Trainor's EP of the same name (2014). The song was co-written with and produced by Kevin Kadish. Released by Epic Records on March 17, 2015, as Trainor's third single from the album, it is a doo-wop and pop song. Lyrically, it consists themes of chivalry and marriage, and lists qualities that Trainor requires in a romantic suitor.
The song's accompanying music video was directed by Fatima Robinson, who previously directed Trainor's music video for "All About That Bass". It depicts Trainor testing potential suitors, and features a guest appearance by Charlie Puth. The video premiered on March 16, 2015, and attracted 2.2 million views on YouTube in one day. Trainor promoted "Dear Future Husband" in a number of appearances, including live performances at the 2nd iHeartRadio Music Awards and on the American version of The Voice. It was also performed at Trainor's That Bass Tour (2015) and MTrain Tour (2015).
The song peaked in the top ten of the record charts in Australia and South Africa. In the United States, the song peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, while in the United Kingdom it peaked at number 20. The song is also featured in the film Mr. Right
"Dear Future Husband" was inspired by Trainor's love for harmonies and a joke she made with her father, where she would say "that her future husband is out there somewhere, 'chilling'". Trainor reminisced on her past romantic relationships, where she was mishandled, and with the track, she wanted to make a statement that women should be treated better by their boyfriends. In an interview with Seventeen, Trainor said, "It's like, I'm awesome, why would you not want to marry me and date me?" Trainor considers "Dear Future Husband" to be one of the strongest tracks on her studio album Title (2015).