Sometimes I feel I've got to run away
I've got to get away from the pain
You drive into the heart of me
The love we share seems to go nowhere
And I've lost my light for I toss and turn
I can't sleep at night

Once I ran to you, 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
Tainted love
Tainted love
Tainted love
Tainted love
Tainted love
Tainted love
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 to pray
But I'm sorry, I don't pray that way

Once I ran to you, 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
Tainted love
Tainted love
Tainted love
Touch me baby, tainted love
Touch me baby, tainted love
Touch me baby, tainted love
Touch me baby, tainted love