"Cupid" (also known in Japan as "Koi no Cupid" (恋のキューピッド, Love Cupid)[1]) is a song by Canadian recording artist Daniel Powter from his fourth studio album Turn on the Lights (2012). It was released as a digital download on 10 April 2012 as the lead single from the album. The song charted at number 38 on the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart.
| "Cupid" | ||||
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| Single by Daniel Powter | ||||
| from the album Turn on the Lights | ||||
| Released | 10 April 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 3:43 | |||
| Label | AVEX | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Kevin Griffin, Daniel Powter | |||
| Producer(s) | Warren Huart Kevin Griffin | |||
| Daniel Powter singles chronology | ||||
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Background edit
Powter stated the inspiration and meaning for writing the song "Cupid" was when he was walking with his dog in a park one day and saw an elderly couple hugging and dancing with each other. He also added:
I thought to myself: 'Oh my god. That is so amazing.' So I went back home and started writing all of these lyrics about: It doesn't matter if you're yin, doesn't matter if you're the yang. It's just that, the only thing that matters is that you love each other. So Cupid is trying to capture that moment where we're very different but we still love each other.[2]
He also said in an interview with Getty Images:
Cupid is a song that I wrote to kind of have that, you know, it's supposed to sort of represent that giddy first part of the relationship and then it's supposed to take you through the years — into the golden years — where a couple stays together and that sort of romanticizes the ideal relationship. I wanted to chronologically show people that you can love each other no matter what.[3]
Formats and track listings edit
- Digital Download
- Cupid - 3:44
- UK Promo CD
- Cupid - 3:44
Music video edit
A music video to accompany the release of "Cupid" was first released onto YouTube on 29 May 2012 at a total length of three minutes and fifty-three seconds.[4] The video was directed by Neil Tardio and depicts the story of a couple, a man and a woman, and the stages in the life of their relationship (From the start where they are young adults and playful, to when they have children and at the end when they have a large family). Powter appears singing on the beach, outside their house and also near the end of the video where he 'gives away' the woman at the renewing of her wedding vows with the man. The video ends with the lovers walking on the beach with their many family relatives. The music video was shot in Malibu, California.
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Cupid" | 3:43 |
Christmas Cupid edit
Powter's single "Cupid" in a Christmas themed version.
| "Christmas Cupid" | |
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| Single by Daniel Powter | |
| Released | 18 December 2012 |
| Recorded | 2012 |
| Genre | Pop rock |
| Length | 4:03 |
| Label | AVEX |
| Songwriter(s) | Kevin Griffin, Daniel Powter |
Chart performance edit
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japan (Japan Hot 100)[6] | 12 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[7] | 195 |
| US Adult Pop Songs (Billboard)[8] | 36 |
Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | April 10, 2012[5] | Digital download | AVEX |
References edit
- ^ avexnetwork. "Daniel Powter - Koi no Cupid". YouTube. Retrieved October 17, 2012.
- ^ "Inspiration behind the song "Cupid" explained by Daniel Powter". YouTube.
- ^ "Daniel Powter on 'Cupid' and looking for real love".
- ^ Daniel Powter - Cupid on YouTube
- ^ a b iTunes - Music - Cupid - Single by Daniel Powter
- ^ "Chart Search Results - Japan Hot 100 Singles 2012-09-22". Billboard.biz. Retrieved September 13, 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Chart Log UK: New Entries Update – 21.07.2012 (Week 28)". zobbel.de. Tobias Zywietz. Retrieved 2012-07-22.
- ^ Chart Highlights: P!nk Puckers Up to Pop Songs - Chart Beat | Billboard.com