Cupid's Got A Gun
Nicki Minaj Lyrics
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You watched me fall
Stood over me as I hit the ground
Then he whispered his name in my ear
Such a dark familiar sound
Cupid's got a gun
And he shot me with it
And he shot me with it
Now who said he's a lover
Really he's a murderer
[nicki minaj]
Imma put on my long pouffy skirt
Man I should have known he would do me dirt
So miserable i'ma storm through the puddle
Cupid's got a weapon gotta part with the devil
Tell him that i'm done tell him that i'm not here
Hit him with the lamp i'ma hit him with a chair
Throw the 2-sign im dome wit sons
Slo-mo as the pellets throw right from the gun
[shanell]
I I I I thought I could trust him
But I I I I didn't see it coming
Cos cupid's got a gun
And he shot me with it
Cupid's got a gun
And he shot me with it
Now who said he's a lover
Really he's a murderer
I should have known
By the way he took my breath away
And the way he held me
Often hurt me
He told me love was pain
I saw the winding road
Spinning out of control
Surrendered to his wrong direction
Now I don't know where to go
Cos cupid's got a gun
Cupid's got a gun
Now who said he's a lover
Really he's a murderer
Cupid's got a gun
And he shot me with it
Cupid's got a gun
And he shot me with it
Now who said he's a lover
Really he's a murderer
The lyrics of Nicki Minaj's song Cupid's Got A Gun featuring Shanell tell the story of a woman who has fallen for a man who turns out to be much darker than she realized. She trusted him implicitly, but he brought her nothing but pain, and she now realizes that love is not supposed to hurt. The man takes pleasure in the control he has over her, and it is evident that he has no interest in her well-being, seeing her only as a means to his own ends. The song highlights the dangerous power dynamics present in some relationships and warns listeners to be wary of seemingly charming people who may have ulterior motives.
The phrase "Cupid's got a gun" is metaphorical, suggesting that love and relationships can be dangerous, just as a gun can be. The song emphasizes the importance of being cautious and not letting love blind us to the darker sides of ourselves and others. The chorus warns that the person the singer thought was a lover is, in fact, a murderer, and this is reinforced by the description of the winding road spinning out of control. The lyrics convey a sense of confusion, as the singer is not sure where to go now that she has been hurt so badly.
Line by Line Meaning
You watched me fall
You witnessed my defeat
Stood over me as I hit the ground
Remained above me while I was at my low point
Then he whispered his name in my ear
Afterwards he disclosed his identity
Such a dark familiar sound
A gloomy yet well-known tone
Imma put on my long pouffy skirt
I'm going to dress up
Man I should have known he would do me dirt
Indeed, I should have realized he'd treat me badly
So miserable i'ma storm through the puddle
I'm upset and will walk aggressively in the water on the road
Cupid's got a weapon gotta part with the devil
Cupid has a harmful tool, and I must rid myself of that evil influence
Tell him that i'm done tell him that i'm not here
Let him know that I'm done with him and no longer present
Hit him with the lamp i'ma hit him with a chair
I will assault him with the lamp and a chair
Throw the 2-sign im dome wit sons
I'll throw up the peace sign, I'm done with him
Slo-mo as the pellets throw right from the gun
Slow motion like the projectiles coming out of the gun
I I I I thought I could trust him
I truly believed I could rely on him
But I I I I didn't see it coming
However, I did not predict it
Cos cupid's got a gun
Because Cupid has a firearm
And he shot me with it
And he used it to shoot me
Now who said he's a lover
Who described him as a romantic partner
Really he's a murderer
When in fact he's a killer
I should have known
I ought to have been aware
By the way he took my breath away
The way he left me so amazed
And the way he held me
And how he embraced me
Often hurt me
Frequently caused me pain
He told me love was pain
He said that affection is agony
I saw the winding road
I noticed the curvy path
Spinning out of control
Uncontrollably spiraling
Surrendered to his wrong direction
I gave up and followed his erroneous guidance
Now I don't know where to go
Currently, I'm unsure of where to move forward
And he shot me with it
And he used the weapon to harm me
Now who said he's a lover
Who claimed that he was an admirer
Really he's a murderer
Actually, he's a killer
Contributed by Cameron G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@maniahjeeagibson7354
Still here in 2019 I love you Nicki #Barb 🤪 and whoever says this song doesn’t make sense must not be a Sagittarius.
@mazicortez8310
Those damn Sagittarius is CUPID with a gun
@taniciapratt
song makes perfect sense
@kikkybadasszw
Man this era was so dope 🔥🤞🏾
@nikkifacesmua
Here in 2024 still listening to the old YM!
@princezuko7
Shanell makes no more music. Idk why this was hot. She needs more shine.
@hardlyempressed730
I remember listening to this song with my little sister over & over! Lol now I'm at work today, years later & out of nowhere, I start humming the song in the lobby like "You watched me fall..." & now I'm like "Why'd I start humming that song suddenly...?" 😳 #IStillLoveThisSong 💘
@Porataa
u still listenin to this songgg?
@ThePrincess777
This will ever be my favorite song
@accountabilitychangepeace777
Thought about this song out the blue.Since it’s not on Apple Music,I had to come here.So glad YT got it ❤️🎧