<P> Speaking about the meaning of the lyrics , John Oates has stated that while many listeners may assume the lyrics are about a relationship , in reality , the song , `` is about the music business . That song is really about not being pushed around by big labels , managers , and agents and being told what to do , and being true to yourself creatively . '' This was done intentionally , he explained , to universalize the topic of the song into something everyone could relate to and ascribe personal meaning to in their own way . Naming `` Maneater '' as another example , he revealed that this was a common theme for the group 's songs . </P>
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about not being pushed around by big labels , managers , and agents and being told what to do , and being true to yourself creatively