Estúpido Cupido

The song "Estúpido Cupido" by Celly Campello is a classic Brazilian rock tune from the 1950s that captures the essence of teenage heartbreak and the yearning for emotional respite. The lyrics personify Cupid, the Roman god of love, as the antagonist who has caused the singer's heartache by making her fall in love with someone who ultimately betrayed her affections. The repeated pleas to Cupid to leave her alone underscore a deep sense of frustration and exhaustion with the cycle of falling in love and getting hurt.

The narrative of the song is straightforward: the singer recounts giving her heart to a young man who promised love and happiness but instead rejected her and refused her love. This betrayal has left her with a heart weary of crying and no longer willing to endure the pain that comes with Cupid's arrow. The chorus, with its emphatic 'Hei, hei, é o fim' (Hey, hey, it's the end), signals a definitive end to her willingness to engage in love, as she repeatedly tells Cupid to stay away from her.

Celly Campello's delivery of the song, with its catchy melody and upbeat tempo, contrasts with the lyrics' theme of love's disillusionment. This juxtaposition is characteristic of the rock'n'roll era, where lively beats often accompanied tales of teenage angst and romantic troubles. "Estúpido Cupido" remains a beloved oldie in Brazil, resonating with anyone who has ever wished to shield their heart from further emotional turmoil after a painful experience in love.