Panic! at the Disco recorded their first demos while they were in high school. Shortly after, the band recorded and released their debut studio album, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out (2005). Popularized by the second single, "I Write Sins Not Tragedies", the album was certified triple platinum in the US. In 2006, founding bassist Brent Wilson was fired from the band during an extensive world tour and subsequently replaced by Jon Walker. The band's second album, Pretty. Odd. (2008), was preceded by the single "Nine in the Afternoon". That album marked a significant departure from the sound of the band's debut. In 2009, Ross and Walker formed a new band, the Young Veins, leaving Urie and Smith as the sole remaining members of Panic! at the Disco.
Continuing as a duo, Urie and Smith released a new single, "New Perspective", for the movie Jennifer's Body, and recruited bassist Dallon Weekes and guitarist Ian Crawford as touring musicians for live performances. Weekes was later inducted into the band's lineup as a full-time member in 2010. The band's third studio album, Vices & Virtues (2011), was recorded solely by Urie and Smith in 2010, produced by John Feldmann and Butch Walker. Crawford departed once the tour cycle for Vices & Virtues ended in 2012.
As a three-piece, Urie, Smith, and Weekes recorded and released the band's fourth studio album, Too Weird to Live, Too Rare to Die!, in 2013. Prior to the release of the album, Smith unofficially left the band due to health and drug-related issues, leaving Urie and Weekes as the remaining members. The duo recruited guitarist Kenneth Harris and drummer Dan Pawlovich as touring musicians for live performances.
In 2015, Smith officially left the band after not performing live with them since his departure in 2013. Shortly thereafter, Weekes reverted to being a touring member once again, resulting in Panic! becoming Urie's solo project. In April 2015, "Hallelujah" was released as the first single from Panic! at the Disco's fifth studio album, Death of a Bachelor (2016). In December 2017, Weekes officially announced his departure from the band. In March 2018, Panic! at the Disco released "Say Amen (Saturday Night)", the lead single from its sixth studio album, Pray for the Wicked (2018), which was released in June. Panic! at the Disco's seventh studio album, Viva Las Vengeance, was released on August 19, 2022.
On January 24, 2023, Urie officially announced that Panic! at the Disco would be disbanding following the conclusion of the Viva Las Vengeance Tour.
Maneater
Panic! at the Disco Lyrics
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I walk in the door you start screaming
Come on everybody what chu here for?
Move your body around like a nympho
Everybody get your necks to crack around
All you crazy people come on jump around
I want to see you all on your knees, knees
You either want to be with me, or be me!
Maneater, make you work hard
Make you spend hard
Make you want all, of her love
She's a maneater
Make you buy cars
Make you cut cards
Make you fall real hard in love
She's a Maneater, make you work hard
Make you spend hard
Make you want all, of her love
She's a maneater
Make you buy cars
Make you cut cards
Wish you never ever met her at all!
And when she walks she walks with passion
When she talks, she talks like she can handle it
When she asks for something boy she means it
Even if you never ever see it
Everybody get your necks to crack around
All you crazy people come on jump around
You doing anything to keep her by your side
Because, she said she love you, love you long time!
Maneater, make you work hard
Make you spend hard
Make you want all, of her love
She's a maneater
Make you buy cars
Make you cut cards
Make you fall real hard in love
She's a Maneater, make you work hard
Make you spend hard
Make you want all, of her love
She's a maneater
Make you buy cars
Make you cut cards
Wish you never ever met her at all!
Maneater, make you work hard
Make you spend hard
Make you want all, of her love
She's a maneater
Make you buy cars
Make you cut cards
Make you fall real hard in love
She's a Maneater, make you work hard
Make you spend hard
Make you want all, of her love
She's a maneater
Make you buy cars
Make you cut cards
Wish you never ever met her at all!
Never ever met her at all!
You wish you never ever met her at all!
You wish you never ever met her at all!
You wish you never ever met her at all!
You wish you never ever met her at all!
You wish you never ever met her at all!
You wish you never ever met her at all!
You wish you never ever met her at all!
She's a maneater, a maneater
She's a maneater, a maneater
She's a maneater, a maneater
The song Maneater by Panic! at the Disco is a pop-rock song that revolves around a manipulative woman and her ability to make men work hard, spend money, and fall in love with her. The first verse introduces the focal point of the song, the woman who the singer describes as a "maneater". The chorus follows with the repetition of the phrase "she's a maneater" which emphasizes the power that this woman holds over men.
The second verse highlights some of the characteristics of the "maneater" such as the passion in her walk and the way she speaks with confidence. The bridge reminds the listener of how desperate men can become to keep this woman in their lives, even after she causes them to fall "real hard" in love. The repetition of "make you work hard, make you spend hard" in the chorus shows how much control she holds over these men.
The lyrics suggest that this woman is not to be trusted and can easily manipulate men. The repetition of the last line, "wish you never ever met her at all", is a warning to anyone who encounters such a manipulative person. Overall, the song has a catchy melody and upbeat rhythm that contrasts with the darker subject matter.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody look at me, me
The singer wants the attention of everyone in the room and is confident in their ability to command it.
I walk in the door you start screaming
The singer is used to being greeted with enthusiasm and is comfortable with the spotlight.
Come on everybody what chu here for?
The singer is urging the audience to enjoy themselves and let loose.
Move your body around like a nympho
The singer is encouraging listeners to dance with abandon, invoking a provocative term for hypersexual behavior.
Everybody get your necks to crack around
The singer wants everyone to be fully engaged in the music and dancing so hard they feel it in their necks.
All you crazy people come on jump around
The singer is embracing the wild energy of the crowd and urging them to keep it up.
I want to see you all on your knees, knees
The singer is commanding even more devotion and enthusiasm from the audience, using a metaphor suggestive of worship.
You either want to be with me, or be me!
The singer is confident and charismatic, suggesting that listeners either wish to join them or emulate them.
Maneater, make you work hard
The titular 'maneater' is someone who demands a lot from their romantic partners.
Make you spend hard
The 'maneater' expects their partner to be financially generous.
Make you want all, of her love
The 'maneater' is especially seductive and intoxicating, inspiring feelings of obsession in her admirers.
She's a maneater
The singer is emphasizing the predatory nature of the woman in question, who is quick to demand and slow to give.
Make you buy cars
The 'maneater' expects lavish gifts from her partner.
Make you cut cards
The 'maneater' is comfortable with financial risk-taking, perhaps suggesting that her lifestyle is so alluring that people are willing to gamble on it.
Make you fall real hard in love
The 'maneater' is irresistible, inspiring powerful romantic feelings that are difficult to shake.
And when she walks she walks with passion
The singer describes the 'maneater' as someone who is confident and alluring in all that she does.
When she talks, she talks like she can handle it
The 'maneater' is self-assured and speaks with authority, showing that she is used to getting what she wants.
When she asks for something boy she means it
The 'maneater' is not shy about making demands and expects her partner to comply without question.
Even if you never ever see it
The 'maneater' may not show her affection, but it is still powerful and real.
You doing anything to keep her by your side
The singer suggests that the 'maneater' is worth any sacrifice or effort to keep.
Because, she said she love you, love you long time!
The 'maneater' has expressed love for her partner, but the singer suggests that it may not be genuine or long-lasting.
Wish you never ever met her at all!
The singer acknowledges that the 'maneater' can cause deep pain and regret for those who fall for her charms.
She's a maneater, a maneater
The singer repeats the chorus to emphasize the danger and allure of the 'maneater'.
Contributed by Kaylee W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Your Local Ghost Girl
Whenever I hear their cover, it sends a shiver down my spine. The way his voice seems to float and linger in your ear, I LOVE IT!
Lora the anti-therapist
Not only they are good ...but their hair!!!! My god they should be in Pantene commercials!!!! Soo shiny and no hair out of place
Digital Britt
i listened to this on repeat back in the day. dang, i'll always miss them so much. ryan's harmonies. i'm emo.
raina224
I used to hate this song but ever since they did it I had to learn this version on guitar and sing it forever Panic! At The Disco is too awesome.
Sasha Paige
I revisit this cover every few months years later. No matter how far I drift from panic, this will be one of my favorite covers to exist <3
Jacquelyn DeAnn
god i love panic. almost everything sounded great about the preformance. but i think what ppl need to realise, is that its hard for singers to preform as perfectly as their album songs. in making an album, they take the best parts out of like a thousand attempts at playing and singing it to form one song. artists cant be perfect 24/7. and i think for a live preformance, they did an awesome job. My compliments, boys.
PotterAnimeDork
this is one of those songs that I've always secretly loved but Panic! make it like a thousand times better. Guh, his voice!
lauren
It's things like this that make me want to shake hands with death
Bianca Screech
i was gonna like this comment but it has 69 likes and i don't want to ruin it
matilde
Lauren Barker same what the fuck