With the viral hit “Cupid,” FIFTY FIFTY conquered the global charts in 2023 and gained major recognition for the first time. The English Twin Version in particular also resonated with international listeners who otherwise aren't interested in K-pop.
[Aran]
La-la-laLa-la-la
La-la-laLa-la-la
La-la-la-la-laLa-la-la-la-la
La-la-laLa-la-la
[All]
불꺼진 romantic all my lifeI was a hopeless romantic all my life
내 주위는 온통 lovely dayConstantly surrounded by couples
내 눈 속에 비친 arrow signI think I should take that as a sign
(Oh why oh why, oh why oh why)(Oh why oh why, oh why oh why)
[All]
I’m feeling lonely (Lonely)I'm feeling lonely (Lonely)
그만 힐끗대고 말해줘요Oh, I wish I'd find a lover who could
Hold me (Hold me)Hold me (Hold me)
다시 crying in my roomNow I'm crying in my room
숨기고 싶어So skeptical about love
(Say what you say but I want it more)(Say what you say but I want it more)
But still I want it more, more, moreBut still I want it more, more, more
[All]
I gave a second chance to CupidI gave Cupid a second chance
널 믿은 내가 정말 stupidBut now I'm standing here feeling stupid
보여줄게 숨겨왔던 love, is it real?Oh, how he makes me feel like love isn't real
Cupid is so dumbCupid is so dumb
[Aran, Aran & Keena]
또 꿈길을 걷는 everydayEvery day I keep watch for his arrows
눈 뜨면 다시 또 flew awayHe probably got lost or flew away
Waiting around is a waste (Waste)Waiting around is a waste (Waste)
나 솔직히 지금이 편해Since November I've been counting the days
상상만큼 짜릿한 걸까?Is love really as thrilling as they say?
[All]
Now I’m so lonely (Lonely)Now I'm so lonely (Lonely)
매일 꿈속에서 연습했죠Oh, I wish I'd find a lover who could
Kiss me (Kiss me)Hold me (Hold me)
다시 crying in my roomNow I'm crying in my room
포기할까봐So skeptical about love
(Say what you say but I want it more)(Say what you say but I want it more)
But still I want it more, more, moreBut still I want it more, more, more
[All]
I gave a second chance to CupidI gave Cupid a second chance
널 믿은 내가 정말 stupidBut now I'm standing here feeling stupid
보여줄게 숨겨왔던 love, is it real?Oh, how he makes me feel like love isn't real
Cupid is so dumbCupid is so dumb Cupid is so dumb
[Keena, Saena]
I’m so lonely hold me tightlyA desperate girl is searching for
짜릿한 걸 원해 who will really love me trulySomeone who shares this feeling
내게 기다림은 없어 I can’t wait 더는 믿지 않아 now I’m gonna make it mine Love is a light I’ll 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 boyI'm a fool, crazy for love, crazy for love
[Aran, Sio]
꿈속에 매일 밤I gave Cupid a second chance
Someone who will share this feelingBut now I'm standing here feeling stupid
I’m a fool, a fool for love, a fool for loveOh, how he makes me feel like love isn't real Cupid is so dumb I gave Cupid a second chance (A desperate girl is searching for) But now I'm standing here feeling stupid (Someone who shares this feeling) Oh, how he makes me feel like love isn't real (I'm a fool) Cupid is so dumb (Crazy for love, crazy for love)
[All]
I gave a second chance to CupidI gave Cupid a second chance
널 믿은 내가 정말 stupidI believed you, I'm so dumb
보여줄게 숨겨왔던 love, is it real?Let me show you my secret love, is it real?
Cupid is so dumbCupid is so dumb
I gave a second chance to CupidI gave Cupid a second chance
널 믿은 내가 정말 stupidI believed you, I'm so dumb
다시 한번 못 들은 척 기회를 줄게I'll give you one more last chance
Cupid is so dumbCupid is so dumb
About Cupid
The lyrics are about longing for love and the disappointment that it doesn't turn out the way the singers dreamed. They trusted Cupid but were hurt. And yet they keep giving the messenger of love another chance, because they desperately hope their love will someday be returned.
Musically, “Cupid” combines a cheerful melody with soft vocals and a catchy chorus that gets stuck in your head.
“Cupid” was originally released in Korean on February 23, 2023, but a few days later the English “Twin Ver.” also came out, sung only by the two members Aran and Sio. The Twin Version spread on TikTok and turned into an international hit within just a few weeks! By now, the Twin Version has surpassed one billion streams on Spotify, while the Korean original has reached 303 million. The girl group, still very young and relatively unknown at the time, became stars overnight and stayed with us for weeks in the charts and on the radio!
