The song "Squad Goals" by Hovey Benjamin reflects the artist's feelings of loneliness and the desire to have a group of friends or a squad to belong to. Hovey Benjamin starts the song by describing his independent music-making process, where he makes his own beats and records himself without the need for anyone else in the studio. However, outside of the studio, Hovey Benjamin portrays a sense of isolation. He goes out to eat alone, enjoys his food, and heads home without any company. He expresses his longing for companionship and squad goals, indicating his desire to have a tight-knit group of friends or a team. Hovey Benjamin then contrasts his own situation with well-known artist Drake's crew, OVO (October's Very Own), which seems to be everywhere. He acknowledges the absence of his own squad and dreams of making friends. He checks his phone for texts, but there are none, leading to disappointment. In an attempt to join a crew, Hovey Benjamin once tried to connect with some guys by offering his skills, but they became skeptical and asked what he could bring to the table. Feeling inadequate, he sarcastically lists his perceived deficiencies, such as not being able to roll a blunt, lacking success with women, not having a nice ride, and emphasizing his lack of social status or wealth. Hovey Benjamin introduces a character named Tod, who suggests they form their own squad. While Tod wants a close friendship, Hovey Benjamin considers him a weird and unreliable person he only knows from school. Hovey Benjamin criticizes Tod for his strange behaviors, including wrestling and stealing, along with his hypocritical nature of quoting the Bible but engaging in illegal activities. Ultimately, Hovey Benjamin prefers to be alone due to the disappointment and unfulfilling interactions he has experienced while searching for a squad. The song portrays his desire for friendship, the struggle to find genuine connections, and the willingness to remain alone rather than settle for superficial companionship. Overall, "Squad Goals" by Hovey Benjamin explores themes of loneliness, the longing for friendship, and the challenges of finding a true squad or group of friends.
