Maneater
Daryl Hall &John Oates Lyrics
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The lean and hungry type
Nothing is new, I've seen her here before
Watching and waiting
Ooh, she's sitting with you but her eyes are on the door
So many have paid to see
What you think you're getting for free
The woman is wild, a she-cat tamed by the purr of a Jaguar
If you're in it for love
You ain't gonna get too far
(Oh, here she comes)
Watch out boy she'll chew you up
(Oh, here she comes)
She's a maneater
(Oh, here she comes)
Watch out boy she'll chew you up
(Oh, here she comes)
She's a maneater
I wouldn't if I were you
I know what she can do
She's deadly man, she could really rip your world apart
Mind over matter
Ooh, the beauty is there but a beast is in the heart
(Oh, here she comes)
Watch out boy she'll chew you up
(Oh, here she comes)
She's a maneater
(Oh, here she comes)
Watch out boy she'll chew you up
(Oh, here she comes)
She's a maneater
Ooh
Oh, here she comes
Here she comes
Watch out boy she'll chew you up
Oh, here she comes
(Watch out)
She's a maneater
Oh, here she comes
(She's a maneater)
Ooh, she'll chew you up
(Oh, here she comes)
Here she comes, she's a maneater
(Oh, here she comes)
(Watch out)
She'll only come out at night, ooh
(Oh, here she comes)
Here she comes
She's a maneater
(Oh, here she comes)
(She's a maneater)
The woman is wild ooh
(Oh, here she comes)
Here she comes
Watch out boy, watch out boy
(Oh, here she comes)
Oh, watch out, watch out, watch out, watch out
(Oh, here she's comes)
Yeah yeah she's a maneater
(Oh, here she comes)
(She's a maneater)
She's watching and waiting ooh
(Oh, here she comes)
Oh, she's a maneater
The song "Maneater" by Daryl Hall and John Oates is about a woman who is a predator, using her beauty to lure men in before ultimately hurting them. The lyrics describe her as a "she-cat tamed by the purr of a Jaguar," suggesting that she is both alluring and dangerous. The song warns men to be careful and to avoid getting involved with her, as she can "rip your world apart."
The lyrics also suggest that the woman is driven by money, as the line "money's the matter" indicates that she is primarily interested in financial gain. The chorus repeats the phrase "watch out boy, she'll chew you up" several times, emphasizing the danger of getting involved with this woman.
Overall, "Maneater" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of falling for someone who may not have your best interests at heart. It emphasizes the importance of being cautious and not allowing oneself to be taken in by appearances alone.
Line by Line Meaning
She'll only come out at nights
The woman in question only makes her entrances during the night.
The lean and hungry type
She is a slender and driven type of woman.
Nothing is new, I've seen her here before
The singer has seen the woman before and nothing has really changed.
Watching and waiting
The woman is observing the scene and waiting for something to happen.
Ooh, she's sitting with you but her eyes are on the door
Although she is present, the woman's attention is elsewhere, possibly searching for someone else.
So many have paid to see
A great number of people have sought after the same woman.
What you think you're getting for free
Anything obtained from her has a price.
The woman is wild, a she-cat tamed by the purr of a Jaguar
The woman is untamed and wild; however, she can be subdued by luxurious things.
Money's the matter
The woman's desire for wealth is what fuels her actions.
If you're in it for love
If the singer desires the woman for love, he won't get anywhere.
You ain't gonna get too far
The woman's love cannot be obtained easily.
(Oh, here she comes)
The woman is on her way, be prepared.
Watch out boy she'll chew you up
Be careful; this woman will eat you alive.
(Oh, here she comes)
The woman's presence is eminent.
She's a maneater
The woman seduces and ruins men, similar to a predator eating its prey.
I wouldn't if I were you
The singer warns against engaging with the woman.
I know what she can do
The singer is familiar with the woman's capabilities and advises caution.
She's deadly man, she could really rip your world apart
The woman is dangerous, capable of destroying one's life.
Mind over matter
One's state of mind and rationality must be prioritized over desire.
Ooh, the beauty is there but a beast is in the heart
The woman may be physically attractive, but she has an ugly character.
(Oh, here she comes)
The woman's presence is felt again.
(Watch out)
The singer warns listeners to be cautious.
Yeah yeah she's a maneater
The woman is dangerous and seductive.
She's watching and waiting ooh
The woman is attentive and waiting for an opportunity.
Oh, she's a maneater
The woman is dangerous, she eats up men's hearts.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sara Allen, John Oates, Daryl Hall
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS
She'll only come out at night
The lean and hungry type
Nothing is new, I've seen her here before
Watching and waiting
Ooh, she's sitting with you but her eyes are on the door
So many have paid to see
What you think you're getting for free
The woman is wild, a she-cat tamed by the purr of a Jaguar
Money's the matter
If you're in it for love
You ain't gonna get too far
Watch out boy she'll chew you up
(Oh here she comes)
She's a maneater
(Oh here she comes)
Watch out boy she'll chew you up
(Oh here she comes)
She's a maneater
I wouldn't if I were you
I know what she can do
She's deadly man, she could really rip your world apart
Mind over matter
Ooh, the beauty is there but a beast is in the heart
Watch out boy she'll chew you up
(Oh here she comes)
She's a maneater
(Oh here she comes)
Watch out boy she'll chew you up
(Oh here she comes)
She's a maneater
Ooh,
Oh here she comes
Here she comes
Watch out boy she'll chew you up
Whoa here she comes
(Watch out)
She's a maneater
Oh here she comes
(She's a maneater)
Ooh, she'll chew you up
(Oh here she comes)
Here she comes, she's a maneater
(Oh here she comes)
(Watch out)
She'll only come out at night, ooh
(Oh here she comes)
Here she comes
She's a maneater
(Oh here she comes)
(She's a maneater)
The woman is wild ooh
(Oh here she comes)
Here she comes
Watch out boy, watch out boy
(Oh here she comes)
Oh, watch out, watch out, watch out, watch out
(Oh here she comes)
Yeah yeah she's a maneater
(Oh here she comes)
(She's a maneater)
She's watching and waiting ooh
(Oh here she comes)
Oh she's a maneater 😘
@johndemesa5196
She'll only come out at nights
The lean and hungry type
Nothing is new
I've seen her here before
Watching and waiting
Ooh, she's sittin' with you
But her eyes are on the door
So many have paid to see
What you think
You're gettin' for free
The woman is wild
A she-cat tamed
By the purr of a Jaguar
Money's the matter
If you're in it for love
You ain't gonna get too far
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
Watch out boy
She'll chew you up
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
She's a maneater
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
Watch out boy
She'll chew you up
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
She's a maneater
I wouldn't if I were you
I know what she can do
She's deadly man
And she could really rip your world apart
Mind over matter
Ooh, the beauty is there
But a beast is in the heart
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
Watch out boy
She'll chew you up
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
She's a maneater
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
Watch out boy
She'll chew you up
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
She's a maneater
[Instrumental Interlude]
Ooooooooh
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
Here she comes
Watch out boy
She'll chew you up
(Whoa-oh, here she comes
(Watch out) she's a maneater
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
(She's a maneater)
Ooh, she'll chew you up
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
Here she comes, she's a maneater
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
(Watch out)
She'll only come out at night, ooh-oh
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
Here she comes
She's a maneater
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
(She's a maneater)
The woman is wild, whoooa
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
Here she comes
Watch out boy, watch out boy
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
Oh, watch out, watch out
Watch out, watch out
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
(Yeah, yeah) she's a maneater
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
(She's a maneater)
She's watching and waiting, ooh-oh
(Oh-oh, here she comes)
Oh, she's a maneater
@ilysyel7791
letra:
She'll only come out at night
The lean and hungry type
Nothing is new
I've seen they here before
Watching and waiting
She's sitting with you but her eyes are on the door
So many have paid to see
What do you think you're getting for free?
This woman is wild
A she-cat tamed by the purr of a Jaguar
Money's the matter
If you're in it for love
You ain't going to get too far
Oh, here she comes
Watch out boy she'll chew you up
Oh, here she comes
She's a man eater
Oh, here she comes
Watch out boy she'll chew you up
Oh, here she comes
She's a man eater
I wouldn't if I were you
I know what she can do
She's deadly man
And she could really rip your world apart
Mind-over-matter
The beauty is there
But a beast is in her heart
Oh, here she comes
Watch out boy she'll chew you up
Oh, here she comes
She's a man eater
(bis)
Oh, here she comes
here she comesWatch out boy she'll chew you up
Oh, here she comes
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Oh, here she comes
she's a man eaterOh, she'll chew you up
Oh, here she comes, here she comes
She's a man eater
Oh, here she comes
watch outShe'll only come out at night
Oh, here she comes, here she comes
She's a man eater
Watch up boy, watch up...
@anasashraf260
Anybody here from the movie "no hard feelings"?😆
Edit: To be honest, I meant no offense to the older generations😂... I get it that this song was (and still is for most of y'all) the song you used to vibe to in the 80s and the 90s 😎... some people are a bit offended cause this comment does give the impression that the first time i'm listening to this song is from this movie but that ain't the case🙂, This movie just reminded me of this song that I first listened to when I was a kid back in 5th grade or somethin (I'm just 18😆)... so to the guys from the 80s and 90s generation (or the millenials or the gen Y as we now call them [which im not a fan of by the way😃]) ... The reaction from you lot is totally understandable 😁... I had forgot about this comment I had posted 5 months back and then saw some reaction for it in my email and came here to 5.4K likes... That ain't no surprise cause the movie turned out to be lit and on top of everything, the feeling that I'm not the only one feels good🙂.. Thanks guys!!🖤
@curleonsquad9662
fax
@coolvibemaya1
Mee
@zombiecheri
Me!! Loved the scene in the movie
@monikaazariah9237
Me....the scene was awesome and I wanted to hear the original song
@scotginger4690
I'm here from MGSV but that was a good scene in No Hard Feelings.
@Renato-si8kn
When I took my wife out to dance to this song, I gently grabbed her waist and gave her a lovely kiss, what a good time and what a good song. Rest in peace, my love, this song is in your name that gives us many memories :)
@sandraseurattan6950
Great memories
@mrtheorogelio
Beautifully expressed! 😃 🫂
@paulguerrero5979
Im Sry for ur lost and great memories