Anthony de Angelis (Vox), Sammy Lasagni (Guitar), Mitch Koontz (Bass) and … Read Full Bio ↴Anthony de Angelis (Vox), Sammy Lasagni (Guitar), Mitch Koontz (Bass) and Peter Gander (Drums) had already gained a reputation as a fabulous liveband in Switzerland when in 2001 they recorded their first 3-track-demo on their own under the name of GODIVA and performed at a lot of festivals during the following year.

The first record of the Swiss with its simple title "GODIVA" was recorded at the House of Music Studio in Winterbach with successful producers Tom Naumann and Achim Köhler at the knobs. Shortly after finishing the debut album, GODIVA recruited first-class guitar player Moses B. Fernandez and started opening for bands like Freedom Call, Shakra, Primal Fear and Dokken. Due to the high quality of the band, GODIVA were able to place themselves at the helm of the Swiss Metal scene, and only one year after their start, they headlined the Swiss Metal Attack 2002 at the Z7 in Pratteln.

When vocalist Anthony de Angelis left the band during the recordings of the second album the boys were able to hire no less than ex-Victory shouter Fernando Garcia as their new singer. Being still extremely young in the late 80’s and early 90’s, Fernando was then considered, together with Sebastian Bach, one of the big vocal talents of the Metal scene, and had worldwide success with Victory (from Hannover ).

The new front man´s great, distinctive voice and years of routine provided the band with an additional spark of originality and freshness. Their hard modern riffing by the guitarists Sammy Lasagni and the outstanding new Greek guitarist Steve “El Greco” Papacharitos, relentlessly driving groove by the rhythm-section Mitch Koontz and Peter Gander as well as Fernando “El Toro” Garcia's years of live experience as well as his charismatic appearance on stage helped GODIVA to enter the top ranking of heavy metal live acts.

Let the GODIVA-Tank roll… (From Godiva's website http://www.godiva.ch/godiva_home.htm)

Maneater
Godiva Lyrics

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You don't have a clue
Why I'm on the hunt
Listen to your fool
You're the chosen one

I am hunting everyday
Shooting arrows to your heart
And my little bird of prey

I'll rip your heart apart

Here we are
Eye to eye
Back to back
In the night

Maneater Maneater

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Maneater" by Godiva capture the essence of a predator, a person who takes advantage of others for personal gain. The line "You don't have a clue, why I'm on the hunt" speaks to the concept of a psychopath who preys on others for pleasure, and the line "Listen to your fool, you're the chosen one" hints at the manipulative nature of the predator, who may charm their victim into thinking they are special.

The chorus, "Maneater, Maneater," echoes the idea of a predator on the prowl, striking fear into the hearts of its victims. The lines "I am hunting every day, shooting arrows to your heart, and my little bird of prey, I'll rip your heart apart" use metaphor to paint a picture of the predator as a skilled hunter, taking aim at its prey and ultimately causing harm.

Overall, the lyrics of "Maneater" speak to the darker side of human nature, the inclination towards selfishness and the desire to take advantage of others for personal gain. It is a cautionary tale that serves as a reminder to be wary of others and to always be mindful of one's own actions.

Line by Line Meaning

You don't have a clue
You are ignorant and unaware of my intentions.

Why I'm on the hunt
The reason I am actively seeking something is unknown to you.

Listen to your fool
Your naive behavior is causing you to misjudge the situation.

You're the chosen one
You have been singled out as my target for a specific purpose.

I am hunting everyday
My pursuit of my target is relentless and ongoing.

Shooting arrows to your heart
My words and actions are intended to penetrate deep within you and elicit a response.

And my little bird of prey
I am the predator and you are the helpless victim.

I'll rip your heart apart
I am capable of causing extreme emotional pain and damage to you.

Here we are
We have reached a confrontational point in our interactions.

Eye to eye
We are facing each other directly.

Back to back
Our opposing perspectives have put us in opposition to one another.