About the Song
In 2020, as the world entered a new era of uncertainty, Ozzy Osbourne emerged once again — weathered, honest, and creatively reinvigorated — with the release of his album Ordinary Man. Among its boldest and most unsettling tracks is “Eat Me,” a song that walks the razor’s edge between black comedy, horror, and existential reflection, all wrapped in the unmistakable energy of classic Ozzy.
Musically, “Eat Me” leans into a heavy blues-rock groove, complete with a sinister harmonica, crunchy guitars, and a stomping rhythm that feels both vintage and feral. Co-written with Duff McKagan of Guns N’ Roses and Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers, the song drives forward with the raw intensity of musicians having unapologetic fun — even as they explore macabre themes.
Lyrically, Ozzy embraces the grotesque with tongue firmly in cheek. The track reportedly draws inspiration from a true story of 21st-century cannibalism — a grim and bizarre case that Ozzy found too surreal to ignore. But as with much of his work, there’s more going on beneath the surface. “Eat Me” plays like a parody of mortality, with Ozzy confronting the idea of his own body being consumed — not just literally, but metaphorically, by fame, the media, or even the passage of time.
And yet, the song never becomes bleak. Instead, it’s theatrical, absurd, and fiercely alive, filled with the kind of outrageous charm that has defined Ozzy’s career. His voice, aged but still commanding, delivers each line with gleeful menace, reminding us that even in the face of death, Ozzy is still laughing — and still performing.
In a career full of dark ballads, heavy metal epics, and surreal spectacles, “Eat Me” stands out as a twisted, unforgettable moment — one where Ozzy takes a bite out of mortality and dares you to flinch. It’s strange, it’s bold, and it’s undeniably him.