In Hovey Benjamin's song "Opposite Day," the lyrics revolve around the concept of an opposite day where everything is reversed or contradicted. The song starts with Hovey confidently asserting that the only way someone could be better than him is if it were opposite day. He challenges his critics to do things in the opposite way to prove their worth. Hovey dismisses any claims that he is trash or cannot rap and emphasizes that he possesses superior skills and beats on opposite day. He taunts his competitors, stating that they will never defeat or compete with him because it is not opposite day. The chorus repeats the phrase "opposite day" to emphasize the theme of the song. Hovey expresses the belief that his rivals would need a miracle or luck to surpass him. He rejects the idea of opposite day, implying that his success is not dependent on any imaginary reversal of reality. The lyrics take a sarcastic turn as Hovey addresses someone who wants to feature on his track, dismissing their request and mocking their vocal abilities. This part suggests that Hovey is confident in his own talent and does not need any assistance. The song takes a humorous twist as it introduces the concept of a potential real opposite day caused by a shift in the Earth's magnetic poles. The lyrics humorously describe the narrator's amazement at the occurrence and how everything seems to be going their way, even highlighting personal experiences such as winning over a high school crush. However, Hovey quickly returns to the ironic tone by claiming that he made the beat for the track (which is opposite of reality) and humorously mentioning his physical attributes like having big feet. The lyrics continue with a humorous and self-depreciating story from the narrator's high school days, adding a touch of embarrassing nostalgia. The song concludes with Hovey expressing satisfaction with his own voice, boasting about having 24 hours of sounding great before it goes away. He humorously mentions his inability to come up with a rhyme after the song, adding a comedic element to the ending. Overall, "Opposite Day" by Hovey Benjamin is a humorous and sarcastic song that plays with the concept of reversal and contradiction, while also showcasing the artist's confidence in his talent.
