The song "Cupid" by Sara Evans tells the story of someone who has been hurt by love and is now wary of Cupid's arrow. The lyrics describe the protagonist's past experiences of being deceived and abandoned by love, leaving them with a wounded heart. The song opens with a plea to Cupid to not aim his arrow at the protagonist, as they do not need any more heartache. They have already endured being manipulated by a fake lover, burned by love, and left by destiny. The protagonist asks for Cupid to wait before striking them with love again. The second verse introduces a boy and girl in a romantic relationship, where Cupid typically plays a role in bringing them together. However, the protagonist has learned from their past experiences that love often comes with pain. They have been hurt multiple times, but each time they discovered that the love was not meant to last. The chorus reiterates the plea to Cupid, reminding him that another hole in their heart is something they cannot handle. The protagonist has experienced being deceived by someone pretending to love them, getting emotionally scarred, and being abandoned by fate. Considering all these past heartbreaks, they beg Cupid to hold off on his love-inducing arrow. The bridge of the song expresses the protagonist's skepticism towards true love. They have witnessed it before and were initially hopeful, but ultimately it proved to be better for them to be alone. The song describes it as a "real cold shot" and a "deadly curse" that transforms good love into bad love and brings the worst kind of heartache. In the final chorus, the request is repeated for Cupid to spare the protagonist from his love arrow. They firmly believe that they are better off without the potential pain and heartbreak that come with love. Overall, "Cupid" by Sara Evans portrays a person who has been hurt in love and is hesitant to open themselves up to it again. They have been through deceptive relationships and emotional scars, leading them to ask Cupid to give them a break from his aim.
