Hovey Benjamin's song "Back to School" is a humorous and satirical take on the high school experience, particularly from the perspective of a senior. The lyrics depict the singer's desire to be cool and popular, highlighting the stereotypes and clichés often associated with high school. The song starts with the singer expressing their hope of being cool and popular, which is a common desire among high school students. They joke about bringing a vape (a reference to e-cigarettes) to school, suggesting that it would impress the freshmen and gain attention. The lyrics also mention using a hoverboard in the halls and having sophomores interested in them. These lines play into the idea of being admired and desired by other students, as well as embracing trends or fads to appear cool. The singer then expresses their desire to be accepted by the popular crowd, both the popular girls and guys. They humorously ask the popular girls to invite them to parties and show off their bodies, demonstrating their longing to be included in social events. The lyrics mention changing their appearance and style to fit in and look cool. They mention using their hard-earned money from summer jobs to buy clothes and create a new aesthetic. Towards the end of the song, the singer jokes about finally gaining attention from girls after going through puberty. They mention wanting to lose their virginity, highlighting the desire for sexual experiences that often arise in high school. Overall, the song "Back to School" by Hovey Benjamin is a lighthearted and exaggerated depiction of the typical high school experience, from wanting to fit in and be cool to the desire for acceptance and social validation. It uses humor and sarcasm to comment on the stereotypes and expectations often associated with high school life.
