"Hovey Benjamin's song "Time Of The Year" is a humorous commentary on the weather in Los Angeles during the winter season. The lyrics express the artist's frustration with the relatively mild temperatures in Southern California compared to the cold weather experienced in other parts of the country. The song starts by acknowledging that it is the time of year when the weather is too cold to be outside. The artist humorously suggests staying indoors and watching the TV show "Black Mirror" instead. The lyrics also mention the lack of need for gloves and earmuffs due to the relatively warm temperatures in Los Angeles. The song continues with the artist humorously complaining about the 68-degree weather in Southern California. He sarcastically remarks that this temperature is considered cold in the region, but in other parts of the country, it would be considered warm. The lyrics express the difficulty of staying warm in this relatively mild weather, playfully referring to the artist's desire to snuggle with his girl for warmth. The artist's heart is portrayed as cold, likened to an ice cream swirl, and he humorously expresses his need for caramel sauce and hot toppings to warm up. The song then emphasizes the artist's seasonal depression and feeling out of place during this time of year. The mention of not feeling connected to those who are enjoying playing in the snow highlights the stark contrast between the warm climate of Los Angeles and the typical winter experiences. The artist playfully contrasts the perception of warm weather in Los Angeles with the reality, suggesting that despite expectations of warm temperatures in the city, it often falls below 70 degrees. This prompts the humorous consideration of moving back east, specifically to Virginia, where colder temperatures are expected. The song concludes with a clever wordplay on the producer's name, Hovey Benjamin, as he is referred to as "Hovey Brrrjamin" due to his creation of the frigid beat. This final reference connects the overall theme of the song, which playfully mocks the relatively mild weather in Los Angeles during the winter season."
