Esham's song "Fallen Angel" tells the story of a person who was born into an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy, feeling like a mistake. The song explores themes of growing up in a harsh world filled with lust and hate, living in poverty and crime-ridden neighborhoods. The protagonist encounters the devil, who is portrayed as a black man standing on the corner with a drug dealer. The lyrics suggest that the protagonist's life has been filled with turmoil and struggle, and they feel trapped in a hellish existence. Despite their efforts to avoid sinning, they feel doomed to go to hell. The song then delves into the protagonist's troubled family background, with a absent father and a mother who sings the blues and turns to alcohol to cope. The protagonist seeks solace in playing with a Ouija board and fantasizes about violence and death. As the song progresses, the protagonist's life continues to spiral out of control, with references to their soul being trapped in darkness and their ultimate judgement day. They feel as though they are falling from heaven and becoming a fallen angel. Overall, "Fallen Angel" portrays a dark and bleak view of life, highlighting the struggles faced by the protagonist and their inner conflicts between good and evil. The song touches upon themes of abandonment, temptation, and the consequences of one's actions.
