Lyrics
Right at the start
Reflecting on the beginning of a romantic involvement.
When you declared your love for me
Recalling when the other person professed love.
Looking back
Nostalgically looking back on the past.
I could barely see
Expressing difficulty in understanding the situation clearly.
Wasn't the plan for you and me
Acknowledging that the current situation was not planned.
You know that
Confirming awareness of the unexpected circumstances.
I'm still waiting
Expressing ongoing patience and anticipation.
I don't know what I should do
Feeling uncertain about the appropriate course of action.
A friend I don't wanna lose
Expressing concern about the possibility of losing a friend.
Wish I could give it back to you
Expressing a desire to undo the situation.
Why have you done this to me
Questioning the motives behind the other person's actions.
Right in my back suddenly
Feeling betrayed or hurt by a hidden action.
Oh Cupid's got the best of me
Attributing the situation to the influence of Cupid, the god of love.
Ooo ooo
Repetition emphasizing Cupid's impact on the situation.
Oh Cupid's got the best of me
-Ooo ooo
-Oh Cupid's got the best of me
-I know it's hard
Acknowledging the difficulty of maintaining a platonic relationship.
But a boy and girl just can't be friends
Stating the perceived impossibility of friendship between a boy and a girl.
So tell me now
Seeking clarity on the duration of the emotional turmoil.
How long till it ends
Questioning Cupid's choice of the person to fall in love with.
Why did you shoot the man I want
Expressing emotional pain and confusion.
You know that
Reiterating the emotional distress caused by Cupid's actions.
I'm hurt again
Admitting to being hurt once again in the ongoing situation.
I don't know what I should do
Feeling unsure about the appropriate response to the situation.
A friend I don't wanna lose
Expressing concern about potential friendship loss.
Wish I could give it back to you
Wishing to reverse the impact of Cupid's influence.
Why have you done this to me
Questioning the reasons behind the other person's actions.
Right in my back suddenly
Reiterating the feeling of betrayal or unexpected actions.
Oh Cupid's got the best of me
Repetition emphasizing Cupid's continued influence.
Ooo ooo
-Oh Cupid's got the best of me
-Ooo ooo
-Oh Cupid's got the best of
Leaving the statement incomplete, possibly indicating the ongoing impact of Cupid.
Why did you shoot
Questioning Cupid's choice of the target.
The arrow into my friend
Expressing confusion about the consequences of Cupid's actions.
Do you want to know
Pondering the eventual resolution of the romantic entanglement.
How this story ends
Asking if there's an alternative outcome or conclusion.
Can you shoot me instead
Suggesting an alternative, wishing to be the target instead.
Or we'll just pretend
Contemplating the possibility of pretending or creating a different narrative.
I'm gonna show you
Expressing determination to change the course of events.
How this story ends
Deciding to take control and define the conclusion of the story.
I don't know what I should do
Reiterating the uncertainty about the appropriate response.
A friend I don't wanna lose
Expressing concern about potential friendship loss.
Wish I could give it back to you
Wishing to reverse the impact of Cupid's influence.
Why have you done this to me
Questioning the reasons behind the other person's actions.
Right in my back suddenly
Reiterating the feeling of betrayal or unexpected actions.
Oh Cupid's got the best of me
Repetition emphasizing Cupid's continued influence.
Ooo ooo
-Oh Cupid's got the best of me
-Ooo ooo
-Oh Cupid's got the best of me
Concluding the song with a final statement about Cupid's impact.
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