The song was entirely written and produced by Cain, and marks the singer's first official release since her critically acclaimed concept album Preacher's Daughter (2022).

Inspired in the love story of the horror film Bones and All (2022), directed by Luca Guadagnino, the song was first published on SoundCloud in 2022, becoming a "fan favorite", and was officially released a year later.

[2] Cain said "this [song's] for Lee and Maren" – referring to the characters played by Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Russell in the film.

[3] Rain Magazine described "Famous Last Words (An Ode to Eaters)" as "a powerful narrative of escape and entrapment", and Cain "weaves raw emotions into her haunting melodies".

[7] According to Glitter Magazine, "the video showcases a darker side of Cain, transforming the piece into a horror-short with gothic overtones and terrifying imagery".