1. Harrison is a mu… Read Full Bio ↴Harrison is the name of, at least, two artists:
1. Harrison is a music producer from Toronto, Canada.
2. Harrison was formed in 2004, while attending Arizona State University. The bands first single "Treading Water" was released in early 2005. It has been a huge hit on radio stations such as 92.7, the energy. The band is still working on their soon to be debut album, Sigma Nu.
Tainted Love
Harrison Lyrics
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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
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
"Tainted Love" by Gloria Jones initially, and Soft Cell's cover by Marc Almond and Dave Ball later, delves into the theme of unrequited love and its consequences. The lyrics revolve around the singer's attempts to escape the toxic relationship they have with their partner. The first verse of the song sheds light on the pain that the singer is experiencing due to the love they share with their partner. They feel trapped and torn apart, unable to move forward, which results in them struggling to sleep at night.
The chorus of the song conveys the message of the eponymous "tainted love". The repetition of the phrase brings to focus the negativity of the love between the two individuals. The love they share is not real; it is "tainted" - it lacks authenticity and, therefore, is not sustainable. The singer's love for their partner is unrequited, and as a result, they feel compelled to run away from it.
The second verse examines the idea that the singer's partner is not satisfied with their relationship and requires more from them. The singer does not believe that the love between them could be fixed by holding each other tight or by praying. The final chorus signifies the pain that the singer feels but is willing to go through to be with their partner. However, the tainted love they share is not sufficient, and they will have to escape the situation ultimately.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel I've got to run away
I experience an overwhelming desire to escape
I've got to get away from the pain
I need to escape from the agony I'm in
You drive into the heart of me
You cause me profound emotional distress
The love we share seems to go nowhere
Our relationship lacks direction
And I've lost my light, for I toss and turn
I can't sleep at night due to my distress
I can't sleep at night
I suffer from insomnia
Once I ran to you, now I run from you
I used to seek your comfort, now I avoid you
This tainted love you've given
Your love has become infected with negative emotions
I give you all a boy could give you
I have given you my all
Take my tears, and that's not nearly all
You have caused me so much pain that my tears are just the beginning
Now I know I've got to run away
I'm now convinced that I need to escape from you
You don't really want any more from me
You're no longer interested in me
To make things right
To resolve our issues
You need someone to hold you tight
You require physical comfort
And you think love is to pray
You believe that love alone can solve our problems
But I'm sorry, I don't pray that way
I don't believe that love can solve everything
Touch me baby, tainted love
Physical contact won't fix our issues
Touch me baby, tainted love
Our physical connection is infected with negativity
Touch me baby, tainted love
Our intimacy has been damaged
Touch me baby, tainted love
Our physical touch is no longer pure
Writer(s): Edward Cobb
Contributed by Riley O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Who of you know the original song? π₯ π€
Fred R
I discovered one of its remix on Kaballah (a party here in my country)
I think it was made by Groove Delight & Gustavo mota.
Greetings from Brazil.
Ashton Eastwood
Pov: you came to the replies to look for the answer
Will Chamberlain
@Ashton Eastwood sounds so familiar but can't think of what the original is called π
Ghost
Marilyn Manson does a version. But I think the original is a 80s song.
Jordan W
Tainted Love - Soft Cell.
Also a popular version was released by Marilyn Manson.
HARRISON!
My favourite release so far β€οΈ
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Hector Bonilla
You're awesome!
Danah Els
Mine too. One of a kind!β€