: The lyrics use cannibalism as a metaphor for extreme attraction and "predatory" feminine power. Kesha has described the song as being about her tendency to treat men she likes as "playthings," similar to a cat playing with its food.
"" is the title track of Kesha's first EP, released in 2010. While originally a fan favorite, the song experienced a major cultural resurgence in 2020 and 2022 due to TikTok trends. Song Meaning and Inspiration Kesha - Cannibal
: Kesha's mother and co-writer, Pebe Sebert , apologized for the line, stating she wrote it and didn't realize the lasting trauma it would cause the victims' families. : The lyrics use cannibalism as a metaphor
: Some analysts compare the song's themes to Sylvia Plath’s poem "Lady Lazarus," specifically the line "I eat men like air". Jeffrey Dahmer Controversy While originally a fan favorite, the song experienced
: Kesha Sebert, Joshua Coleman, Mathieu Jomphe, and Pebe Sebert. Label : Originally released under RCA Records .