Ruthless Cupid
Ryan McMullan Lyrics
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Where'd you come from, where did you go?
I don't recall ever feeling so low
Washed up and burned out, thirty years old
I'm holding out for a little romance
But nobody's ever said, shut up and dance
Like the way that you did babe
Yeah, you made me feel something
Oh, honey come back, you never told me your name
What kind of game have you got me in?
Whatever it is, I'd let you win
Oh, now I see you with some other guy
Who's fucked up and pissed off, looking to fight
I never said what I wanted to say
Oh, nobody's ever stood me up this way
Just when I thought I was finally sane
Then changed my world, then took it away
Oh, honey come back, you never told me your name
I should've known it would always end up this way
Oh, Cupid, I'm stupid for listening
You're ruthless with this goose chasing over me
It's time to leave, I can't wait to get home
Struggle to swim down the river I've sold
I can't pretend, darling, you hit a nerve
I jumped in too soon, I got what I deserved
Oh, honey come back, you never told me your name
I should've known it would always end up this way
Oh, Cupid, I'm stupid for listening
You're ruthless with this goose chasing over me
Oh, Cupid you're ruthless
Oh, Cupid, I'm just stupid
But Cupid, this goose chase ain't over yet
The lyrics of Ryan McMullan's song "Ruthless Cupid" describe a man's experience of falling for someone he doesn't know and the subsequent heartbreak that follows. He doesn't even know her name but they danced together and it made him "feel something," giving a glimpse of hope for a little romance. However, the hope is short-lived as he sees her with another guy who is "fucked up and pissed off." The man admits to being stupid for listening to Cupid, who seems to be ruthless in making him chase after someone who isn't interested in him. The song ends with him acknowledging he got what he deserved but declaring that the goose chase isn't over yet.
The lyrics depict the common experience of chasing after someone who doesn't feel the same way. Cupid is often seen as a symbol of love and affection, but in this song, he is portrayed as "ruthless." This suggests that sometimes, love isn't straightforward or fair, and people end up getting hurt in the process. The repetition of "Oh, honey come back, you never told me your name" highlights the man's confusion and desperation in trying to find and connect with this woman who has left an impact on his life.
Overall, the lyrics of "Ruthless Cupid" are a poignant reminder that pursuing love can be complicated and messy. The song captures the emotions and experiences of people who have had their hearts broken by someone they barely knew, leaving them feeling hopeless and foolish.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't wanna leave but I gotta go home
I don't want to leave but I have to go home.
Where'd you come from, where did you go?
I don't know where you came from or where you went.
I don't recall ever feeling so low
I can't remember ever feeling this low.
Washed up and burned out, thirty years old
I feel used up and tired, and I'm already thirty.
I'm holding out for a little romance
I'm hoping for a romantic connection with someone.
But nobody's ever said, shut up and dance
No one has ever made me want to dance like you did.
Like the way that you did babe
I liked the way you made me feel.
Yeah, you made me feel something
You made me feel an emotion that I haven't felt in a long time.
Oh, honey come back, you never told me your name
I want you to come back, you never told me your name.
What kind of game have you got me in?
What kind of situation have you put me in?
Whatever it is, I'd let you win
Whatever it is, I would let you win.
Oh, now I see you with some other guy
Now I see that you are with someone else.
Who's fucked up and pissed off, looking to fight
The guy you are with seems angry and wants to fight.
I never said what I wanted to say
I never got to say what I wanted to say to you.
Oh, nobody's ever stood me up this way
No one has ever left me hanging like this.
Just when I thought I was finally sane
Just when I thought I was finally feeling normal again.
Then changed my world, then took it away
Then you came along and made me feel something, and then left me.
I should've known it would always end up this way
I should have known that this was how it would end.
Oh, Cupid, I'm stupid for listening
Oh, Cupid, I was foolish for listening to you.
You're ruthless with this goose chasing over me
You are relentless in this pursuit of me.
It's time to leave, I can't wait to get home
It's time for me to go, I can't wait to get home.
Struggle to swim down the river I've sold
I'm trying to make it through this difficult situation that I got myself into.
I can't pretend, darling, you hit a nerve
I can't pretend that you didn't affect me deeply.
I jumped in too soon, I got what I deserved
I rushed into things too quickly, and now I'm paying the price.
But Cupid, this goose chase ain't over yet
But Cupid, this pursuit is not over yet.
Contributed by Maya W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@graceleahmae6890
only just heard this song a few days ago by chance and it's gonna be on repeat every day!
@brianbonner3058
This song popped up on my Spotify yesterday and now I can't get it out of my head, it is so infectious with great vocals , on my most liked songs already
@shannonpower9723
Have this on repeat 😍
@alinamaass7579
his dancing is contagious
@sarairaniha8784
ill never get over this song
@IndieVibes.
Love it!
@thisbambibites
Me too :-)
@joaomariano4519
Awesome, loved it!!!!!
@federicaorazietti8339
I can' t stop listening to this song!
@veronicamendez762
Amo esta canción