For 7 consecutive weeks, the hit song “Cupid” by Fifty Fifty charted on the top singles list of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, making an impressive climb from position 100 to 19, helping FIFTY FIFTY become one of hottest Kpop groups in 2023
- Released: February 24, 2023
- Genre: K-pop, disco-pop, synth-pop, bubblegum
- Length: 2:54
- Label: Attrakt
- Composer(s): Adam von Mentzer, Mac Felländer-Tsai, Louise Udin
- Lyricist(s): SIAHNAHIN, Keena, von Mentzer, Felländer-Tsai, Udin
- Producer(s): SIAHN, von Mentzer, Felländer-Tsai, Udin
Cupid MV
CUPID Lyrics
| FIFTY FIFTY – Cupid Lyric | FIFTY FIFTY – Cupid Lyric (Romanized) | FIFTY FIFTY – Cupid Lyric (Twin Ver.) |
|---|---|---|
| [Intro: Aran] La, la, la, la-la-la La, la-la-la, la, la-la-la [Verse 1: Aran, All] A hopeless romantic all my life Surrounded by couples all the time I guess I should take it as a sign (Oh why, oh why? Oh why, oh why?) [Pre-Chorus: Sio, All] I’m feelin’ lonely (Lonely) Oh, I wish I’d find a lover that could hold me (Hold me) Now I’m crying in my room So skeptical of love (Say what you say, but I want it more) But still, I want it more, more, more [Chorus: All] I gave a second chance to Cupid But now I’m left here feelin’ stupid Oh, the way he makes me feel that love isn’t real Cupid is so dumb [Verse 2: Aran] I look for his arrows every day I guess he got lost or flew away Waiting around is a waste (Waste) Been counting the days since November Is loving as good as they say? [Pre-Chorus: Sio, All] Now I’m so lonely (Lonely) Oh, I wish I’d find a lover that could hold me (Hold me) Now I’m crying in my room So skeptical of love (Say what you say, but I want it more) But still, I want it more, more, more [Chorus: All] I gave a second chance to Cupid But now I’m left here feelin’ stupid Oh, the way he makes me feel that love isn’t real Cupid is so dumb [Post-Chorus: All] (Cupid is so dumb) [Bridge: Aran, Sio] Hopeless girl is seeking Someone who will share this feeling I’m a fool A fool for love, a fool for love [Chorus: All, Aran, Sio] I gave a second chance to Cupid But now I’m left here feelin’ stupid Oh, the way he makes me feel that love isn’t real Cupid is so dumb I gave a second chance to Cupid (Hopeless girl is seeking someone) But now I’m left here feelin’ stupid (Who will share this feeling) Oh, the way he makes me feel that love isn’t real (I’m a fool) Cupid is so dumb (A fool for love, a fool for love) | [Intro: Aran] La, la, la, la-la-la La, la-la-la, la, la-la-la [Verse 1: Aran, All] Bul kkeojin romantic all my life Nae juwineun ontong lovely day Nae nun soge bichin arrow sign (Oh why, oh why, oh why, oh why?) [Pre-Chorus: Sio, All] I’m feeling lonely (Lonely) Geuman hilkkeutdaego malhaejwoyo hold me (Hold me) Dashi crying in my room Sumkigo shipeo (Say what you say, but I want it more) But still I want it more, more, more [Chorus: All] I gave a second chance to Cupid Neol mideun naega jeongmal stupid Boyeojulge sumkyeowatdeon love, is it real? Cupid is so dumb [Verse 2: Aran, Aran & Keena] Tto kkumgileul geotneun every day Nun ddeumyeon dashi tto flew away Waiting around is a waste (Wastе) Na soljikhi jigeumi pyeonhae Sangsangmankеum jjalithan geolkka? [Pre-Chorus: Sio, All] Now I’m so lonely (Lonely) Maeil kkumsogeseo yeonseuphaetjyo kiss me (Kiss me) Dashi crying in my room Pogihalkka bwa (Say what you say, but I want it more) But still I want it more, more, more [Chorus: All] I gave a second chance to Cupid Neol mideun naega jeongmal stupid Boyeojulge sumkyeowatdeon love, is it real? Cupid is so dumb [Verse 3: Keena, Saena, Both] I’m so lonely, hold me tightly Jjalithan geol wonhae who’ll really love me truly Naega gidarimeun eobseo I can’t wait Deoneun midji anha now I’m gonna make it mine Love is a light, I’ma show my love is right It’s not a joke, so give it to me right now No more chance to you You know, hey, d-d-d-dumb boy [Bridge: Aran, Sio] Kkumsoge maeil bam Someone who will share this feeling I’m a fool A fool for love, a fool for love [Chorus: All, Aran, Sio] I gave a second chance to Cupid Neol mideun naega jeongmal stupid Boyeojulge sumkyeowatdeon love, is it real? Cupid is so dumb I gave a second chance to Cupid (Hopeless girl is seeking) Neol mideun naega jeongmal stupid (Someone who will share this feeling) Dashi hanbeon mot deuleun cheok gihoeleul julge (I’m a fool) Cupid is so dumb (A fool for love, a fool for love | [Intro: Aran] La, la, la, la-la-la La, la-la-la, la, la-la-la [Verse 1: Aran, All] A hopeless romantic all my life Surrounded by couples all the time I guess I should take it as a sign (Oh why, oh why? Oh why, oh why?) [Pre-Chorus: Sio, All] I’m feelin’ lonely (Lonely) Oh, I wish I’d find a lover that could hold me (Hold me) Now I’m crying in my room So skeptical of love (Say what you say, but I want it more) But still, I want it more, more, more [Chorus: All] I gave a second chance to Cupid But now I’m left here feelin’ stupid Oh, the way he makes me feel that love isn’t real Cupid is so dumb [Verse 2: Aran] I look for his arrows every day I guess he got lost or flew away Waiting around is a waste (Waste) Been counting the days since November Is loving as good as they say? [Pre-Chorus: Sio, All] Now I’m so lonely (Lonely) Oh, I wish I’d find a lover that could hold me (Hold me) Now I’m crying in my room So skeptical of love (Say what you say, but I want it more) But still, I want it more, more, more [Chorus: All] I gave a second chance to Cupid But now I’m left here feelin’ stupid Oh, the way he makes me feel that love isn’t real Cupid is so dumb [Post-Chorus: All] (Cupid is so dumb) [Bridge: Aran, Sio] Hopeless girl is seeking Someone who will share this feeling I’m a fool A fool for love, a fool for love [Chorus: All, Aran, Sio] I gave a second chance to Cupid But now I’m left here feelin’ stupid Oh, the way he makes me feel that love isn’t real Cupid is so dumb I gave a second chance to Cupid (Hopeless girl is seeking someone) But now I’m left here feelin’ stupid (Who will share this feeling) Oh, the way he makes me feel that love isn’t real (I’m a fool) Cupid is so dumb (A fool for love, a fool for love) |
CUPID’s Meaning
“Cupid” is a song about love and disillusionment. In the lyrics, Fifty Fifty express their struggles in finding love, admitting they feel foolish for continuing to believe in it. They place the blame on Cupid for their romantic frustrations. However, despite these feelings of disillusionment, they still long for love, making it clear that seeking it remains an important part of their lives.
In Roman mythology, Cupid is the god of love, attraction, and desire, often depicted as a young boy with a bow and arrow. It’s believed that those struck by his arrows will instantly fall in love, driven by an irresistible desire. In the song, Fifty Fifty humorously blame Cupid for their lack of love, calling him “dumb,” and symbolically hold him responsible for their unfulfilled romantic desires.