Tainted Love
Jones Gloria Lyrics
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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 our love's not right
For I toss and turn I can't sleep at night
Once I ran to you (I ran)
Now I run from you (now I run)
The tainted love you've given
I give you all a girl can give you
Take my tears and that's not nearly all
Tainted love (toot, toot)
Now I know I've got to
Run away, I've got to
Get away
You don't really want any love from me
To make things right
You need someone to hold you tight
And who thinks love is to play
Well, I'm sorry I don't play that way
Once I ran to you (I ran)
Now, I run from you (now I run)
The tainted love you've given
I give you all a girl can give you
Take, not give and that's not nearly all
Tainted love
Tainted love
Don't touch me please
I cannot stand the way you (tease)
I know you hurt me so
If I do not pack my things and go
Tainted love, tainted love
Tainted love, tainted love
Talkin' about the tainted love
Talkin' about the tainted love
Talkin' about the tainted love
Talkin' about the tainted love
Tainted love, tainted love
Tainted love, oh yeah, tainted love
Tainted love, oh, tainted love
Yeah, tainted love, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (tainted love)
(Tainted love)
The song "Tainted Love" by Jones Gloria is all about a toxic and unhealthy relationship, where the singer feels the need to run away and get away from the pain that the other person is causing her. The lyrics suggest that while the two might have once had feelings for each other, now their love has become tainted or spoiled. The love they share is not right, and despite their efforts, it seems to go nowhere.
The chorus of the song speaks to the singer's realization that she needs to leave this relationship and run away from the tainted love that the other person has given her. She no longer wants to stay and try to make things work, as she knows that this person doesn't really want any love from her. The singer acknowledges that the other person needs someone to hold them tight and who thinks of love as a game, something which she cannot give or play along with.
Overall, "Tainted Love" is a powerful song that speaks to the struggles of a toxic relationship, and the need to recognize when it's time to leave and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel I've got to
There are moments when I feel compelled to
Run away I've got to
I have an urgent need to escape from you
Get away
I need to leave your presence immediately
From the pain you drive into the heart of me
You are causing me immense emotional hurt
The love we share
Our romantic relationship
Seems to go nowhere
It feels like our love is stagnant and not progressing
And our love's not right
Our romantic relationship is not healthy
For I toss and turn I can't sleep at night
Your actions keep me awake at night and are affecting my sleeping pattern
Once I ran to you (I ran)
At a time, I was seeking refuge in you
Now I run from you (now I run)
But now, I need to run from you
The tainted love you've given
The corrupt romantic relationship you have given me
I give you all a girl can give you
I have given you my all as a woman
Take my tears and that's not nearly all
I have even given you my tears and still, you want more
Tainted love (toot, toot)
Our relationship is impure
You don't really want any love from me
You do not genuinely desire love from me
To make things right
For things to be the way they should be
You need someone to hold you tight
You need someone to comfort you
And who thinks love is to play
You need someone who has a frivolous view of love
Well, I'm sorry I don't play that way
Unfortunately for you, that is not who I am
Don't touch me please
Please refrain from touching me
I cannot stand the way you (tease)
I am unable to tolerate your taunts
I know you hurt me so
You have caused me significant pain
If I do not pack my things and go
If I do not gather my belongings and leave
Tainted love, tainted love
Our romantic relationship is corrupted
Talkin' about the tainted love
I am discussing our corrupt romantic relationship
Yeah, tainted love, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (tainted love)
Indeed, our relationship is impure
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Edward Cobb
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Beth Greener
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 (I ran)
Now I run from you (Now I run)
The tainted love you're giving
I gave you all a girl can give you
Take my tears, and that's not nearly all
Tainted love (Oh)
Tainted love
Now I know I've got to
Run away, I've got to
Get away, you don't really want any love from me
To make things right
You need someone to hold you tight
And who think love is to pray
Well, I'm sorry, I don't pray that way
Once I ran to you (I ran)
Now I run from you (Now I run)
The tainted love you're giving
I gave you all a girl can give you
Take my tears, and that's not nearly all
Tainted love (Oh)
Tainted love
Don't touch me, please
I cannot stand the way you (Tease)
I know you will hurt me so
If I do not pack my things and go (Oh)
Tainted love (Oh)
Oh, tainted love (Oh)
Tainted love, oh
Tainted love (Oh)
Talk about your tainted love (Oh)
Talk about your tainted love (Oh)
sara elizabeth SaRe
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 our love's not right
For I toss and turn, I can't sleep at night
Once I ran to you (I ran)
Now I run from you (now I run)
The tainted love you're giving
I gave you all a girl can give you
Take not give and that's not nearly all
Tainted love (oh)
Tainted love
Now I know I've got to
Run away, I've got to
Get away, you don't really want any love from me
To make things right
You need someone to hold you tight
And who think love is to play
Well I'm sorry, I don't play that way
Once I ran to you (I ran)
Now I run from you (now I run)
The tainted love you're giving
I gave you all a girl can give you
Take not give and that's not nearly all
Tainted love (oh)
Tainted love
Don't touch me please
I cannot stand the way you (tease)
I know you will hurt me so
If I do not pack my things and go (oh)
Tainted love (oh)
Oh, tainted love (oh)
Tainted love, oh
Tainted love (oh)
kaguth
One of those songs that's been covered so many times most people don't know the original artist.
Pew TheBIind
Well, she didn't write it either.
GORILLA 9INE GAMING
+Pew TheBIind Most artists have a team of songwriters ... What's your point? Who wrote if you're so fucking enlightened though??
kaguth
*****
I would expect so, most of that 60s R&B stuff was heavily produced, but I mean original recording artist.
Largactyl Kid
Stringer Bell one of the singers in the group The 4 Preps wrote this song.
Largactyl Kid
***** well done. You've heard of 'Wikipedia'.
Arizona Hip Hop Ambassador
Why hasn't radio ever played THIS version?? This is a 60's timeless classic. An American masterpiece.
Jay Peterson
Yes, I agree. I love both versions. Play them back to back.
DJ MARKY MARK S.F. 415
Sometimes it could be copyright issues
Jonathan Lewis
6 music play it, which is great as the original artist gets the credit deserved.