The Reverend Horton Heat, Let Me Teach You How To Eat | Wacky Wednesday

In the 14th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, “Let Me Teach You How To Eat” performed by The Reverend Horton Heat.

[otw_shortcode_dropcap label=”D” size=”large” border_color_class=”otw-no-border-color” shadow=”shadow” square=”square”]o you know what day it is? It is Wednesday, folks! Do you know what that means? Why, it is Wacky Wednesday! In the spirited column Wacky Wednesday, we analyze, break down, and explore songs from various musicians of various genres that can be considered unique, unusual, or ‘wacky.’  These songs can be new or old; the only requirement is that they ‘catch the ears’ because of their distinctiveness.  So, with the background established, in the 14^th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique song, “Let Me Teach You How To Eat” performed by The Reverend Horton Heat. Wacky Wednesday vibes commence![/otw_shortcode_dropcap]

If you need some psychobilly rockabilly in your life, look no further than The Reverend Horton Heat. Jim Heath (James C. Heath), who sings and plays guitar, has been a member of the rock group since 1985. Can we get an amen? He is a ‘reverend,’ after all! How does the preacher intend to feed his flock? It is simple: “Let Me Teach You How To Eat”. “Let Me Teach You How To Eat” is the sixth track on his 2014 album, Rev.  A wacky song, “Eat” is a boatload of fun.

Jim Heath teaches us four main things throughout “Let Me Teach You How To Eat”: eat, bake, shred, and toast. The approach for the verses is call and response, which is fitting.

“Let me teach you how to eat (Teach you how to eat!)

Let me teach you how to eat (Teach you how to eat!)

How to marinate the meat (Marinate the meat!)

Let me teach you how to eat (Teach you how to eat!)

It’s a culinary treat (Culinary treat!)

Let me teach you how to eat (Teach you how to eat!).”

Educate us, preacher! Between these teachings of eating/baking, and shredding/toasting, The Reverend Horton Heat ‘bridges’ the gap (emphasis on bridge).

“I’ll teach things that you never knew

How to choke a chicken and a make a meat stew

We can cook a taco in the middle of the street

And really feel good

Let me teach you how to eat (Teach you how to eat!).”

What kind of chicken are we choking, Rev? Just curious! The lyrics are a blast – delicious! But is he really talking about food? Probably not, judging by the music video. I have questions! Moving on, the tempo is quick, while the energy is on 10.  The guitars roar while the drumming kicks ass and takes names.  If you are starving for a distinct, slightly unusual song, look no further than “Let Me Teach You How To Eat”.  You won’t be disappointed!

The Reverend Horton Heat // Rev // Craft Recordings. / Concord // 2014

The Reverend Horton Heat, Let Me Teach You How To Eat: Wacky Wednesday No. 14 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Craft Recordings. / Concord; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]