Cupid Shuffle

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About Cupid Shuffle

"Cupid Shuffle" is a song by Cupid from his 2007 studio album Time for a Change. It has spawned a popular line dance and has drawn comparisons to DJ Casper's "Cha Cha Slide." In the United States, the song peaked at #66 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #21 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, both in the August 18, 2007 issue.


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2007
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Shuffle, cupid shuffle
Cupid shuffle, cupid shuffle
Cupid shuffle, cupid shuffle
Cupid shuffle, cupid shuffle

Cupid shuffle, cupid shuffle
Cupid shuffle, cupid shuffle
Cupid shuffle, cupid shuffle
Cupid shuffle, cupid shuffle
(Come on, come on, come on, and do the)

Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (do the cupid dance)
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (come on, don't stop)
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (we got brand new dance)
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (hey hey)

Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (we got a brand new dance)
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (oh oh oh)
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (yeah yeah)
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (now let me see ya do that dance)
(New style yeah)

They say I'm a rapper, and I say no
They say what you doing tryna do some zydeco (hey)
I just let the music come from my soul
So all of my people can stay on the floor (ooh ooh)
They got a brand new dance (come on), you gotta move your muscle
Brand new dance, it's called the cupid shuffle
It don't matter if you're young or you're old (here we go)
We gone show you how it go (hey hey)

To the right, to the right, to the right, to the right
To the left, to the left, to the left, to the left
Now kick, now kick, now kick, now kick
Now walk it by yourself, now walk it by yourself
(Let me see you do)

Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (yeah yeah yeah yeah)
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (a let me see ya do the cupid)
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (woah woah woah woah woah woah woah yeah yeah)
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (come on)

Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (let me see, let me see ya do the cupid)
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (do the shuffle baby yeah)
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (woah woah oh oh)
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (hey hey hey hey yeah yeah)

To the right, to the right, to the right, to the right
To the left, to the left, to the left, to the left
Now kick, now kick, now kick, now kick
Now walk it by yourself, now walk it by yourself
(Let me see you do)

To the right, to the right, to the right, to the right
To the left, to the left, to the left, to the left
Now kick, now kick, now kick, now kick
Now walk it by yourself, now walk it by yourself
(Let me see you do)

Now you see what I'm talking about
I represent for the dirty south
Where we known for swinging out
I'm gone show you what I'm talking about

Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (hey hey)
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance
(A let me see ya do the cupid, shuffle the cupid cupid shuffle)
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance
(The cupid shuffle, the cupid cupid shuffle)

Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (ooh ooh oh)
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (yeah)
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (ooh ooh oh oh oh yeah)
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (yeah yeah yeah yeah)
(Here we go, here we go)

To the right, to the right, to the right, to the right
To the left, to the left, to the left, to the left
Now kick, now kick, now kick, now kick
Now walk it by yourself, now walk it by yourself
(Let me see you do)

To the right, the right, the right, the right, the right
The left, the left, the left, the left, the left
Now kick, now kick, now kick, now kick
Now walk it by yourself, now walk it by yourself
(Here we go hey)

And do the cupid shuffle (oh oh oh oh oh)
Cupid shuffle (ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh)
It's ya boy cupid c-u-p the I the D
Mr. fat on the track, got another hittin' beat
(Here we go hey)

Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (come on come on)
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (let me see you)
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (do your dance)
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (hey hey hey)

Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (we got brand new dance)
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (we got brand new sound)
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (we got a brand new feel)
Down, down, do your dance, do your dance (we got a brand new style y'all)

You better watch how close we coming (uh uh)
So get ready for the brand new style
You better watch how close we coming
(You got another one Mr. Fat, uh uh yep)

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Cupid

Bryson Bernard, (born October 10, 1982) better known by his stage name Cupid is a R&B singer born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana. He released four albums and his biggest hit is the single "Cupid Shuffle". more »

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Written by: Bryson Bernard

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12 facts about this song

Artist Origin
"Cupid Shuffle" is a song by "Cupid," otherwise known as Bryson Bernard, a renowned singer born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Song Release
The song was officially released in 2007 and quickly gained popularity due to its infectious dance beat and simple, catchy lyrics.
Chart Success
It reached number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, solidifying its place in music history.
Dance Phenomenon
Beyond the success of the actual song, the "Cupid Shuffle" is often referred to as a dance craze. The accompanying line dance, which involves moves corresponding to the lyrics of the song, became a common feature at parties, weddings, and clubs.
YouTube Popularity
The song's official music video on YouTube has garnered over 50 million views, reflecting its widespread popularity and enduring appeal.
Workout Song
In 2014, Billboard listed "Cupid Shuffle" as one of the top 100 workout songs, showing its versatility and reach beyond the dance floor.
Song Inspiration
Cupid was inspired to write the "Cupid Shuffle" after noticing a void in the fun and danceable songs on the radio at the time. He wanted to create a song that gave people simple instructions and was easy to dance to.
Dance Instruction
Unlike many other popular dance songs, the song lyrics include specific instructions for doing the dance, which makes it accessible and easy to learn for people of all ages and dancing abilities.
Platinum Certification
"Cupid Shuffle", by the RIAA scale, sold over 2,000,000 units marking it as Double-Platinum.
Fitness Collaboration
In 2018, Cupid collaborated with Zumba to create a specific Cupid Shuffle Plank Challenge, extending the influence of his song into the world of fitness and health.
Debut Album
"Cupid Shuffle" is also the lead single from his debut studio album, "Time For a Change."
Participation Record
In 2007, during Black College Reunion Weekend in Florida, a record was broken when more than 17,000 people did the "Cupid Shuffle" dance simultaneously.

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