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Cupid

Cupid

Artist: KARA•Album: In Love - EP
🇰🇷 Korean · 🇺🇸 English58% KR📅 2015K-Pop

Track Information & Sing-Along Guide

“Cupid” (Cupid) is performed by KARA, released on the album In Love - EP in 2015.

💡 Linguistic Features: Below you will find original Korean text (한글), standardized Revised Romanization with phonetic liaison corrections, and contextual English translations. Practice singing along with our synchronized Pronunciation Coach to slow down tricky syllables to 0.5x or 0.75x speed with pitch preservation.

Lyrics, Romanization & English Translation

Verse 1

C-U-P-I-D

널 처음 본 순간 holic, 느낌이 왔어

neol cheo-eum bon sun-gan holic, neu-kkim-i wass-eo

오, 슬쩍 훔쳐보게 돼

o, seul-jjeok hum-chyeo-bo-ge dwae

말 한마디에 꿀꺽 말라오는 입술

mal han-ma-di-e kkul-kkeok mal-ra-o-neun ip-sul

멈춰진 내 심장에, get you, Cupid, chu!

meom-chwo-jin nae sim-jang-e, get you, Cupid, chu!

화살을 당겨, 거침없이 shoot it out

hwa-sal-eul dang-gyeo, geo-chim-eop-i shoot it out

운명에 맡겨, 쭈뼛쭈뼛 대지마

un-myeong-e mat-gyeo, jju-ppyeos-jju-ppyeos dae-ji-ma

호시탐탐 너의 빈틈을 노렸어

ho-si-tam-tam neo-ui bin-teum-eul no-ryeoss-eo

Chorus

관심 없는 척했지만 (shoot it out)

gwan-sim eop-neun cheok-haess-ji-man (shoot it out)

준비가 됐어, 모두 끝났어

jun-bi-ga dwaess-eo, mo-du kkeut-nass-eo

네가 눈 깜빡할 사이

ne-ga nun kkam-ppak-hal sa-i

(네 마음에 꽂혀) 아슬아슬해, 네가 아찔아찔해

(ne ma-eum-e kkot-hyeo) a-seul-a-seul-hae, ne-ga a-jjil-a-jjil-hae

(꽂혀) 꼼짝 못 하게

(kkot-hyeo) kkom-jjak mos ha-ge

(네 마음에 꽂혀) 아슬아슬해, 네가 아찔아찔해

(ne ma-eum-e kkot-hyeo) a-seul-a-seul-hae, ne-ga a-jjil-a-jjil-hae

(꽂혀) 운명의 화살을 당겨

(kkot-hyeo) un-myeong-ui hwa-sal-eul dang-gyeo

이제 shoot it out, shoot it out, right now (right now, right now)

i-je shoot it out, shoot it out, right now (right now, right now)

Verse 3

I'll never give it up, give it up tonight (tonight, tonight)

떨려오는 걸, 더 조심스레 다가가

tteol-ryeo-o-neun geol, deo jo-sim-seu-re da-ga-ga

준비가 됐어, oh Cupid, chu!

jun-bi-ga dwaess-eo, oh Cupid, chu!

C-U-P-I-D

날 처음 본 순간 holic, 느낌이 왔니?

nal cheo-eum bon sun-gan holic, neu-kkim-i wass-ni?

오, 뭔가 조금 어색해

o, mwon-ga jo-geum eo-saek-hae

반해버린 건 혹시 너 일지도 몰라

ban-hae-beo-rin geon hok-si neo il-ji-do mol-ra

감춰진 내 심장에, get you, Cupid, chu!

gam-chwo-jin nae sim-jang-e, get you, Cupid, chu!

Verse 4

솔직히 말해, 남자답게 shoot it out

sol-jik-hi mal-hae, nam-ja-dap-ge shoot it out

왜 말을 못 해, 모르는 척해줄게

wae mal-eul mos hae, mo-reu-neun cheok-hae-jul-ge

호시탐탐 너의 빈틈을 노렸어

ho-si-tam-tam neo-ui bin-teum-eul no-ryeoss-eo

관심 없는 척했지만 (shoot it out)

gwan-sim eop-neun cheok-haess-ji-man (shoot it out)

준비가 됐어, 모두 끝났어

jun-bi-ga dwaess-eo, mo-du kkeut-nass-eo

네가 눈 깜빡 할 사이

ne-ga nun kkam-ppak hal sa-i

(네 마음에 꽂혀) 아슬아슬해, 네가 아찔아찔해

(ne ma-eum-e kkot-hyeo) a-seul-a-seul-hae, ne-ga a-jjil-a-jjil-hae

(꽂혀) 꼼짝 못 하게

(kkot-hyeo) kkom-jjak mos ha-ge

Verse 5

(네 마음에 꽂혀) 아슬아슬해, 네가 아찔아찔해

(ne ma-eum-e kkot-hyeo) a-seul-a-seul-hae, ne-ga a-jjil-a-jjil-hae

(꽂혀) 운명의 화살을 당겨

(kkot-hyeo) un-myeong-ui hwa-sal-eul dang-gyeo

Oh, 얼핏 봐도 빠져드는 눈빛

Oh, eol-pis bwa-do ppa-jyeo-deu-neun nun-bit

중독돼 그만 no more pain

jung-dok-dwae geu-man no more pain

화살을 쏴줘요, Cupid

hwa-sal-eul sswa-jwo-yo, Cupid

여기저기 한 눈 파는 stupid

yeo-gi-jeo-gi han nun pa-neun stupid

나만 바라볼 수 있게 (질투 나니까)

na-man ba-ra-bol su iss-ge (jil-tu na-ni-kka)

나만 볼 수 있게 (아까우니까)

na-man bol su iss-ge (a-kka-u-ni-kka)

Verse 6

손 댈 수 없게 (영원히 넌 내꺼)

son dael su eop-ge (yeong-won-hi neon nae-kkeo)

(네 마음에 꽂혀) 아슬아슬해, 네가 아찔아찔해

(ne ma-eum-e kkot-hyeo) a-seul-a-seul-hae, ne-ga a-jjil-a-jjil-hae

(꽂혀) 꼼짝 못 하게 (너의 심장에 shoot it out)

(kkot-hyeo) kkom-jjak mos ha-ge (neo-ui sim-jang-e shoot it out)

찌릿찌릿해, 네게 홀린 듯해

jji-ris-jji-ris-hae, ne-ge hol-rin deus-hae

(꽂혀) 운명의 화살을 당겨

(kkot-hyeo) un-myeong-ui hwa-sal-eul dang-gyeo

이제 shoot it out, shoot it out, right now

i-je shoot it out, shoot it out, right now

(Cupid, Cupid, arrow, arrow)

I'll never give it up, give it up tonight

Verse 7

(Cupid, Cupid, arrow, arrow)

떨려오는 걸, 더 조심스레 다가가

tteol-ryeo-o-neun geol, deo jo-sim-seu-re da-ga-ga

준비가 됐어, oh Cupid, chu!

jun-bi-ga dwaess-eo, oh Cupid, chu!

C.U.P.I.D

💡 Song Meaning & Cultural Context

Explore the narrative depth, Korean idioms, and cultural symbolism behind “Cupid” by KARA.

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1. Narrative Arc & Emotional Core

"Cupid" (Cupid) by KARA is a standout track blending emotive storytelling with compelling musicality. The lyrics explore intimate themes of connection, emotional vulnerability, and personal growth, capturing the nuanced dynamics of modern relationships and youthful passion.

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2. Metaphors & Korean Idioms

The Korean phrasing in "Cupid" employs subtle cultural idioms and layered lyricism. Phrasing shifts between introspective Korean stanzas and rhythmic English phrases, allowing listeners to experience both universal accessibility and culturally rich linguistic nuance.

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3. Songwriting Context & Production

Crafted with refined arrangement techniques, "Cupid" highlights KARA's dynamic vocal range across textured instrumentation and modern beat drops.

🇰🇷 Key Korean Vocabulary & Phrasal Nuance

Essential words to understand the deeper emotional resonance of this song:

마음(Maeum)
Heart, mind, feelings
노래(Norae)
Song, melody
사랑(Sarang)
Love, affection

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the main message of “Cupid”?

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🎼 Production & Songwriting Credits

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Performer (아티스트)KARA
Album (앨범)In Love - EP
Release Year (발매연도)
Songwriting & ProductionOfficial creative contributors licensed under KARA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the English translation and meaning of Cupid by KARA?

"Cupid" is performed by KARA. K-Lyrics provides verified original Korean text (한글), syllable-accurate Revised Romanization, and conversational English translations detailing the emotional meaning behind the track.

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"Cupid" is performed by KARA, released on the album "In Love - EP" in 2015. Official production and songwriting credits are registered with KOMCA and affiliated music publishing rights holders.

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