Sometimes I feel I've got to

run away

I've got to

Get away

From the pain you drive in the heart of me

The love we share

Seems to go nowhere

I've lost my light

For I toss and turn I can't sleep at night



Once I ran to you (I ran)

Now I run from you

This tainted love you've given

I give you all a boy could give you

Take my tears and that's not nearly all

Tainted love

(Ooh)Tainted love



Now I know I've got to

Run away

I've got to

Get away

You don't really want any more from me

To make things right

You need someone to hold you tight

And you think love is a game

But I'm sorry I don't play that way



Once I ran to you (I ran)

Now I run from you

This tainted love you've given

I give you all a boy could give you

Take my tears and that's not nearly all

Tainted love

(Ooh)Tainted love



Don't touch me please

I cannot stand the way you tease

I love you though you hurt me so

But now I'm gonna pack my things and go

Touch me baby, tainted love

Touch me baby, tainted love

Touch me baby, tainted love

Touch me baby, tainted love



Once I ran to you (I ran)

Now I run from you

This tainted love you've given

I give you all a boy could give you

Take my tears and that's not nearly all

Tainted love

Ooh...Tainted love

Ooh...Tainted love

Ooh...Tainted love