Nelly Furtado, Maneater | Bangerz N Bopz 🔥

In the 47^th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we highlight “Maneater” performed by Grammy-winning pop singer/songwriter Nelly Furtado.

Bring on the bold, fierce songs! Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 serves up background info and insight into songs of various styles, especially songs that raise eyebrows and stir the pot.  Featured records can be classic or brand new. In the 47^th edition of Bangerz N Bopz 🔥 (2025), we break down “Maneater” performed by Nelly Furtado.

“Everybody look at me, me / I walk in the door, you start screaming.” Oh, snap, Nelly Furtado! The Grammy-winning pop musician dropped a surefire, man-related bop with “Maneater”. “Come on, everybody, what you here for?” she continues singing in the first verse, adding, “Move your body around like a nympho.” Like a nympho, Nelly? Oh, my! “Maneater” is the second track from Furtado’s multiplatinum third studio album, Loose. One of many successful tracks from Loose, “Maneater” peaked at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100. Furthermore, it was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Furtado co-wrote “Maneater” with Timbaland, Danja, and Jim Beanz.  Timbaland and Danja produced it.

With Timbo and Danja behind the boards, the production and sound of “Maneater” is sleek to the nth degree. The drum groove and the synths are ear-catching and still sound fresh 20 years later.  Nelly Furtado is the star of the show, bringing ample attitude and personality.  In the second verse of the man, she sings, “You doin’ anything to keep her by your side / Because, she said she love you, love you long time.” Sex is a big deal, particularly when it comes to men.  Of course, the centerpiece that sums up the happenings of “Maneater” is the chorus:

“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.”

Word.  On the outro of the infectious “Maneater”, Nelly Furtado utters a big, regretful statement: “You wish you’d never ever met her at all.” Damn!