The song "Frankenstein" by Esham tells a story about the character of Frankenstein, drawing inspiration from the famous novel by Mary Shelley. In the song, Esham likens himself to Frankenstein, taking on the persona of the mad scientist conducting electrical experiments. He mentions his name being Frankenstein and how smoking him would cause no pain. He also describes himself as being green like the Incredible Hulk, implying his strength and power. Esham denies responsibility for any negative effects that may arise from smoking him, suggesting that it is the individual's choice and not his fault. Throughout the song, Esham emphasizes the transformative nature of Frankenstein's creation. He mentions turning green and having a different tongue after taking one puff. He also refers to himself as having bolts in his neck, symbolizing Frankenstein's signature image. Esham addresses the negative perception he faces, possibly due to being an experimental subject. He mentions Professor Esham not receiving respect, which could represent his struggles as an artist. He refers to himself as a danger to the public, perhaps indicating the controversial and provocative nature of his music. The lyrics also touch upon themes of addiction and societal judgment. Esham mentions being high in THC and people always hating him, possibly due to their own desire to experience what he represents. The song continues with references to the fictional character Frankenstein and includes mentions of waking the dead, gravestones, and experimenting with new materials. Esham depicts himself as a musical force, capable of "beatin' out the trunk" and wanting to awaken buried desires. In the chorus, Esham repeats that if you smoke him, you'll feel no pain and that he is green like the Incredible Hulk. He emphasizes that if someone blacks out after encountering him, it is not his responsibility. The song concludes with a sample from the movie adaptation of Frankenstein, where the line "It's alive! It's alive!" is repeated. This further showcases Esham's identification with the character and his desire to assert his power. Overall, "Frankenstein" by Esham blends elements of the original Frankenstein story with Esham's personal experiences, delving into themes of addiction, societal judgment, power, and transformation.
