Cupid's Got a Shotgun
Carrie Underwood Lyrics
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Turns out I'm too hard to hit so he put away his bow
I might just keep on running from here to Timbuktu
'Cause he gave up on arrows and I ain't bulletproof
Yeah Cupid's got a shotgun aiming at my heart
I've been dodging bullets, I've been hiding in the dark
Sawed off double barrel, trigger happy as could be
He's sitting in that tree stand and his wings are camouflage
I'm dug down in my foxhole waiting on his next barrage
Must be open season, got a target on my back
Think he's throwing love grenades and I'm under attack
Yeah Cupid's got a shotgun aiming at my heart
I've been dodging bullets, I've been hiding in the dark
Sawed off double barrel, trigger happy as could be
Cupid's got a shotgun and he's pointing it at me
Yeah
Well he's got me in his sights, I've got a red dot on my chest
But little does he know I strapped on my Kevlar vest
I pulled out my Remington and I loaded up these shells
He's about to find out I'm a dang good shot myself
Yeah Cupid's got a shotgun aiming at my heart
I've been dodging bullets, I've been hiding in the dark
Sawed off double barrel, trigger happy as could be
Cupid's got a shotgun and he's pointing it at me
Yeah Cupid's got a shotgun
But right now he's running from me
Carrie Underwood's "Cupid's Got a Shotgun" is a dynamic metaphor for the difficulties of navigating relationships, particularly when we're afraid of being vulnerable to romantic love. The song is an upbeat, country-pop anthem that tells a story about being pursued romantically by Cupid, who has given up on arrows in favor of a shotgun. Carrie sings that she's been dodging Cupid's bullets, but she's not bulletproof, implying that she's getting tired of running and hiding from love. Carrie describes Cupid sitting in a tree stand with his wings camouflage, while she's in a foxhole, waiting for him to make his next move. The language used in this song is vivid and creative, with comparisons like "Love grenades" and "target on my back" making the song unique and engaging.
The chorus is catchy, with its repetition of the phrase "Cupid's got a shotgun," making it hard to forget. Carrie's metaphors are especially relevant for anyone who has ever experienced the fear of falling in love or being hurt by someone they thought they could trust. The song seems to suggest that in modern relationships, love can feel like a battle. The singer is shown fighting back and taking control, reminding us that we too can take charge of our love lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh he gave up on arrows a long, long time ago
Cupid has been using arrows to make people fall in love, but he gave up on it long ago.
Turns out I'm too hard to hit so he put away his bow
Cupid found it difficult to make me fall in love, so he stopped using his bow and arrows altogether.
I might just keep on running from here to Timbuktu
I am scared of Cupid and I might keep running away from him forever.
'Cause he gave up on arrows and I ain't bulletproof
Since Cupid gave up on arrows, he's trying to shoot me with bullets, and I'm vulnerable to them.
Yeah Cupid's got a shotgun aiming at my heart
Cupid is using a shotgun to aim at my heart, as he's trying to make me fall in love.
I've been dodging bullets, I've been hiding in the dark
I have been avoiding Cupid's attempts to make me fall in love.
Sawed off double barrel, trigger happy as could be
Cupid is using a double barrel shotgun and is trigger-happy, which means he is ready to shoot at any moment.
Cupid's got a shotgun and he's pointing it at me
Cupid is directly targeting me with his shotgun.
He's sitting in that tree stand and his wings are camouflage
Cupid is hiding in a tree, trying to make his wings blend in with the surroundings.
I'm dug down in my foxhole waiting on his next barrage
I'm trying to protect myself by hiding in a foxhole, anticipating Cupid's next attack.
Must be open season, got a target on my back
It seems like Cupid is targeting me specifically and it's an open season for him to shoot.
Think he's throwing love grenades and I'm under attack
Cupid is using love as a weapon, throwing love grenades at me and making me fall for someone against my will.
Well he's got me in his sights, I've got a red dot on my chest
Cupid has his eyes set on me and is aiming at me with a sniper dot on my chest.
But little does he know I strapped on my Kevlar vest
Cupid is unaware that I'm well-protected with my Kevlar vest.
I pulled out my Remington and I loaded up these shells
I have a Remington gun and I have loaded it with shells to fight back against Cupid.
He's about to find out I'm a dang good shot myself
Cupid will soon realize that I have the skills to protect myself and fight back.
But right now he's running from me
Cupid is now afraid of me and is running away from me, as he knows I'm capable of defending myself.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CARRIE UNDERWOOD, CHRIS TOMPKINS, JOSH KEAR
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