"Maneater"
Grace Mitchell Lyrics
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The lean and hungry type
Nothing is new
I've seen her here before
Watching and waiting
She's sittin' with you
But her eyes are on the door
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
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
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
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
The lyrics to Grace Mitchell's song "Maneater" are about a woman who is dangerous and unpredictable, and the warning signs that those around her should be aware of. The persona of the song describes this woman as a "lean and hungry type," and "deadly man" warning other men to stay away from her. Despite her beauty, there is a "beast in her heart" that can rip a man's world apart.
The song also references the idea of men paying to see the woman, and thinking they will get something for free. It suggests that money is the main driving force for this woman, and seeking love or affection from her will lead to disappointment. The lyrics are a cautionary tale about the dangers of pursuing someone who may be using others for personal gain.
Overall, "Maneater" is a powerful and empowering song that encourages listeners to be cautious and aware of those around them. It is a reminder to prioritize self-preservation and to not get caught up in dangerous situations or relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
She'll only come out at nights
She only appears during the night time
The lean and hungry type
She is a thin and starving kind of woman
Nothing is new
It's not a unique or different encounter with her
I've seen her here before
I've had previous encounters with her in the same place
Watching and waiting
She is observing and anticipating a moment or opportunity
She's sittin' with you
She is currently sitting next to you
But her eyes are on the door
Her attention is elsewhere; she is expecting someone or something
So many have paid to see
Many people have been willing to pay to meet her
What you think you're gettin' for free
What you're getting for free is actually a high price to pay
The woman is wild
She is an untamed and unpredictable woman
A she-cat tamed by the purr of a Jaguar
She is a wild woman who is calmed or caught by a powerful man
Money's the matter
Money is the most important thing to her
If you're in it for love
If you're expecting love from her
You ain't gonna get too far
You won't achieve what you're looking for
I wouldn't if I were you
If I were you, I'd stay away from her
I know what she can do
I am aware of the harm she can cause
She's deadly man
She is a very dangerous woman
And she could really rip your world apart
She has the power to destroy your life
Mind over matter
Use your mind to control your emotions
The beauty is there but a beast is in the heart
She has an attractive appearance, but is truly cruel and ruthless
Oh oh, here she comes
She is approaching
Watch out boy she'll chew you up
Be careful, she will harm you
She's a maneater
She is a dangerous woman who destroys men
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SARA ALLEN, JOHN OATES, DARYL HALL
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Kok Voon Hwee
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
Amd 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
Littlest Pickle
This song makes me feels things. This is one of the most haunting covers I've ever heard
Vanessa Kisz
Same
FobbitOperator
+Danielle Hickson Yeeeeee'up!!
FanaT
I fell in love with this one, for sure. I'm in freaking love with the original, and I believe it's one of the best songs ever written but this cover gave the 'old" song whole new meaning)
Imogen Phillips
thank u, grace Mitchell, for restoring my faith in humanity that people can do a decent cover of a song
Ellie Ma
this version is so beautiful!
Silvia Toscanini
i love this version !
Kok Voon Hwee
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
Amd 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
Daniel B
I always loved Hall & Oates 1982 original, but I find Mitchell's remake very respectable. I love the atmospheric instrumentals and the female spin on this.. Thanks for posting this.
lejoe48
Great vocals!! Brilliant cover!