Stupid Cupid
Connie Francis · Looks [2012]
Stupid Cupid you're a real mean guy
I'd like to clip your wings so you can't fly
I'm in love and it's a cryin' shame
And I know that you're the one to blame
Hey, hey, set me free
Stupid Cupid stop picking on me.
I can't do my homework and I can't think straight
I meet her every morning 'bout half past eight
I'm acting like a lovesick fool
You've even got me carryin' your books to school
Hey, hey, set me free
Stupid Cupid stop picking on me.
You mixed me up for good
Right from the very start
Hey now, go play Robin Hood
With somebody else's heart.
You got me jumpin' like a crazy clown
And I don't feature what you're puttin' down
Well, since I kissed her loving lips of wine
The thing that bothers me is that I like it fine
Hey, hey, set me free
Stupid Cupid stop picking on me.
--- Instrumental ---
You've got me jumpin' like a crazy clown
And I don't feature what you're puttin' down
Well, since I kissed his loving lips of wine
The thing that bothers me is that I like it fine
Hey, hey, set me free
Stupid Cupid stop picking on me.
Hey hey, set me free
Stupid Cupid stop picking on me.
(Stupid Cupid, stupid Cupid, stupid Cupid...)
Stupid Cupid
Connie Francis's 1964 recording of 'Stupid Cupid' stands as a definitive example of the romantic pop style that dominated the mid-1960s. Released on her album 'Looks', the track features Francis's signature bright, clear vocal delivery, which perfectly complements the song's upbeat tempo and playful lyrics about the folly of falling in love. The composition, written by Paul Francis and George Weiss, became a staple of the era's dance floor and radio airwaves, showcasing Francis's ability to blend traditional pop structures with a modern, energetic sound. Her interpretation helped cement the song's status as a classic, influencing countless subsequent artists who adopted the glossy production techniques and romantic themes prevalent in her discography during this period.