Maneater
Grace Mitchell Lyrics


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She'll only come out at nights
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
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
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

Overall Meaning

The Grace Mitchell song "Maneater" is a cautionary tale about a femme fatale who preys on men for financial gain. The lyrics suggest that this "maneater" only comes out at night, and is always on the lookout for new targets to seduce. The singer of the song warns the listener to be careful around this woman, as she is "deadly" and can "rip your world apart."


The lyrics also suggest that the man in the song may be aware of the woman's true intentions but is still attracted to her. The line "she's sittin' with you, but her eyes are on the door" suggests that she is only pretending to be interested in him, and is really searching for her next victim.


The chorus of "Maneater" is a memorable hook that repeats throughout the song. The lyrics "watch out boy, she'll chew you up" and "oh-oh, here she comes, she's a maneater" are catchy and easy to sing along to. The song has a rock-infused pop sound that is reminiscent of 80s music.


Line by Line Meaning

She'll only come out at nights
The woman in question only reveals herself at night, perhaps to avoid being seen by others.


The lean and hungry type
The woman is thin and seems very hungry, perhaps for something more than just food.


Nothing is new
The singer has seen this woman before and has been through the same experience as others who have interacted with her.


I've seen her here before
The location where the singer is encountering this woman is not new or unfamiliar to her.


Watching and waiting
The woman is observing the environment around her, perhaps looking for her next target.


She's sittin' with you
The woman is in close proximity to the person the singer is addressing in the song.


But her eyes are on the door
Despite sitting with the person the singer addresses, the woman seems disconnected and ready to leave at any moment.


So many have paid to see
Many people have been drawn to this woman's alluring qualities, but most have paid a price for indulging in them.


What you think you're gettin' for free
The singer warns the person she addresses that any interaction with this woman comes with a hidden cost, despite seemingly being free.


The woman is wild
The woman in question is untamed and unpredictable, with an uncontainable energy.


A she-cat tamed by the purr of a Jaguar
Despite seeming wild and untamed, the woman is in fact influenced and controlled by something or someone more powerful than her.


Money's the matter
Money is the motivating factor for the woman's behavior, and is likely what drives her to interact with men despite her detachment from them.


If you're in it for love
Those who seek to establish a genuine connection or relationship with this woman are going to be disappointed.


You ain't gonna get too far
One cannot expect to get very far in a relationship with this woman, as she isn't interested in anything more than fleeting interactions.


Oh oh, here she comes
The woman's presence is imminent and should be noticed by those nearby.


Watch out boy she'll chew you up
The singer warns the person she addresses that any interaction with this woman is hazardous and may have negative consequences, particularly for men.


She's a maneater
The woman in question preys on men and has a certain reputation for doing so.


I wouldn't if I were you
The singer advises the person she addresses to avoid interaction with this woman.


I know what she can do
The singer has firsthand experience with this woman's true nature and knows what to expect from her.


She's deadly man
The singer emphasizes the danger and potential harm that comes with interacting with this woman.


And she could really rip your world apart
The singer warns the person she addresses that this woman could have a significant negative impact on their life.


Mind over matter
The singer suggests that one's inner strength and resilience can overcome the temptation of this woman's allure and charms.


The beauty is there but a beast is in the heart
While this woman may seem attractive or beautiful, her true nature is more sinister and filled with a sense of darkness or evil.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sara Allen, John Oates, Daryl Hall

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

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



All comments from YouTube:

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!

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