Maneater
Nelly Furtado · The Best of Nelly Furtado [2010]
Take it back, take it back...
[verse 1]
Everybody look at me, me
I walk in the door you start screaming
Come on everybody what you're here for
Move your body around like a nympho
Everybody get your neck to crack around
All you crazy people come on jump around
I wanna see you all on your knees, knees
You either wanna be with me or be me
(Come on, man)
[chorus]
Maneater
Make you work hard, make you spend all
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 all
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
[verse 2]
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 neck to crack around
All you crazy people come on jump around
You doing anything to keep her by your side
Because she says she love you, love you long time
(Come on, man)
[chorus]
Maneater
Make you work hard, make you spend all
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 all
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
(Come on, man)
[chorus]
Maneater
Make you work hard, make you spend all
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 all
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.
[ending] [7x]
Never ever met her at all
You wish you never ever met her at all
[4x]
Iv'e been around the world I ain't ever seen a girl like this
(She's a maneater, maneater)
Maneater - Nelly Furtado
Released on The Best of Nelly Furtado [2010], 'Maneater' stands as a defining track in Nelly Furtado's evolution from pop to hip-hop infused R&B. The song features a distinct, rhythmic production that blends electronic textures with a gritty vocal delivery, showcasing her ability to pivot between genres while maintaining her signature melodic sensibility. As part of her broader discography, the recording reflects the late 2000s shift toward more experimental sounds in her work, moving away from pure pop structures toward a darker, more aggressive aesthetic. The track has become a staple in her live performances and digital catalog, illustrating her commitment to artistic growth and sonic diversity throughout her career.