Bulletproof Cupid
Placebo · Live In Germany 2003 [2012]
Everything's so rotten
Why don't you release me?
Why don't you just tease me?
I don't think I need you anymore
I don't think I need another whore
I just feel like you should wait
Time will tell before it's too late
When all is said and done you
Just ain't no fun to be with
You're my bulletproof cupid
You're my little stupid
You're my fluctuated
You're my inspector gadget
You're my new toy to play with
You're my toy boy to be with
You're my bulletproof cupid
Just a little too stupid
Everything is taken
Everything's awakened
Why don't you reject me?
Why don't you just infect me?
I don't think I want this anymore
I don't think I want another whore
I just feel like we should wait
Time unfolds then it's too late
When all is said and done you
Can't be the one to run with
You're my bulletproof cupid
You're my little stupid
You're my incarcerated
You're my fortune faded
You're my new tool to play with
You're my new fool to be with
You're my bulletproof cupid
Still that little
Bulletproof Cupid
Placebo's "Bulletproof Cupid" stands as a defining track from their 2003 live performance recorded in Germany, later released on the 2012 compilation. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of post-punk energy and melodic sensibility, characterized by the distinctive vocal style of Brian Molko and the driving, distorted guitar work typical of their era. Recorded during a period where Placebo were navigating the transition from their early indie roots to a more polished, mainstream rock sound, the track captures the raw intensity of their live shows. It serves as a testament to the group's ability to fuse emotional vulnerability with aggressive musicality, creating a sound that remains influential within the alternative rock genre. The recording highlights the dynamic interplay between the band members, showcasing their technical proficiency and stage presence that became hallmarks of their discography.