Carta A Cupido Lyrics in English by Alejandro Gonzalez, Bacilos
Cupido is the Spanish word for "Cupid," the Roman god of love and desire. While the concept of Cupid is universally known, its direct address in a modern Latin pop song makes it particularly engaging.
In this song, the artist directly appeals to Cupid, questioning why his love life is so difficult despite his efforts. It's a clever and relatable way to express romantic frustration, making the word stand out as a central theme of the lyrics.
Have you ever felt like Cupid just completely forgot about you? That's exactly what Alejandro Gonzalez, with a little help from Bacilos, is singing about in "Carta a Cupido"! He's doing well in life, saying "Me ha ido bien en la vida" [Things have gone well for me in life], but when it comes to love, it's a different story: "Pero mal en el amor" [But badly in love]. He's so fed up that he's writing a whole song to Cupid, asking, "¿Qué fue lo que nos pasó? Si éramos tan amigos" [What happened to us? We were such good friends].
It's pretty funny because he's done all the things you're 'supposed' to do, like buying a big house, "Me compré ya la casa grande" [I already bought the big house], but it still feels empty without someone to share it with. He's even learned to cook lasagna, stopped smoking and drinking, and makes his bed! He wonders if maybe that's why Cupid isn't calling anymore. He just wants Cupid to remember their friendship and not leave him "en el olvido" [forgotten]. It's a relatable and charming plea for a little help in the love department!
