Tainted Love
Marilyn Manson Lyrics
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I've got to get away
From the pain you drive in 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
I'll give you all a boy could give you
Take my tears and that's not nearly all
Tainted love (oh-oh-oh)
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'll think love is to pray
But I'm sorry I don't pray that way
Once I ran to you (I ran), now I run from you
This tainted love you've given
I'll give you all a boy could give you
Take my tears and that's not nearly all
Tainted love (oh-oh-oh)
Tainted love
Don't touch me please
I cannot stand the way you tease
I love you though you hurt me so
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'll give you all a boy could give you
Take my tears and that's not nearly all
Tainted love (oh-oh-oh)
Tainted love (oh-oh-oh)
Tainted love (oh-oh-oh)
Tainted love
The lyrics to Marilyn Manson’s Tainted Love describe a toxic and painful relationship where the singer muses about the possibility of escaping the pain that his lover has caused him. The song begins with the singer expressing his desire to escape the pain that his companion has inflicted on him. He feels like he is losing himself and his light, and he tosses and turns at night because of his inability to sleep. This suggests that the relationship is causing a considerable amount of pain and distress for the singer.
The chorus of the song notes that the love he and his partner share seems to go nowhere and is tainted. He goes on to say that he ran to her once, but he now runs from her. He believes that the love she has given him is tainted, and it is not worth pursuing. However, he expresses his willingness to give her everything a boy can give; dedicate himself entirely to her. The bridge echoes his desire to get away, to leave the love that has caused him pain. It also mentions his need for someone to hold him tight and make things right. He states that the love his partner wants is prayer, something he cannot provide, indicating a fundamental incompatibility between the two.
Overall, Tainted Love discusses the pain of a damaged relationship that has left the singer feeling lost and in need of escape. The song highlights the negative aspects of love and shows the twisted and tainted nature of love in relationships that are on the brink of collapse.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel I've got to
At times, I sense an urge to
Run away I've got to
Flee is what I must do
Get away from the pain you drive into the heart of me
Escape the agony you inflict within me
The love we share
Our relationship
Seems to go nowhere
Is aimless
And I've lost my light
I've lost my hope
For I toss and turn, I can't sleep at night
I spend the night tossing and turning, unable to sleep
Once I ran to you (I ran)
I used to come running to you
Now I run from you
Now I escape from you
This tainted love you've given
The fake and damaging affection you've offered
I'll give you all a boy could give you
I gave you everything as your partner
Take my tears and that's not nearly all
Accept my tears, but that's not all I have to offer
Tainted love, oh
Our love which is impure and unreal
Now I know I've got to
I am aware that I need to
Run away, I've got to
I must run away
Get away
Escape
You don't really want any more from me
You do not desire anything else from me
To make things right
To correct our relationship
Need someone to hold you tight
You need someone to embrace you affectionately
And you'll think love is to pray
You believe love is to offer prayers
But I'm sorry I don't pray that way
But I regret to say I can't offer that type of love
Don't touch me please
Please do not touch me
I cannot stand the way you tease
I despise the way you play with my emotions
I love you though you hurt me so
Despite you hurting me, I still love you
Now I'm gonna pack my things and go
Now I'm going to gather my belongings and depart
Touch me baby, tainted love
Touch me, but our love is fake and corrupt
Touch me baby, tainted love
Touch me, but our love is fake and corrupt
Touch me baby, tainted love
Touch me, but our love is fake and corrupt
Tainted love, oh
Our love which is impure and unreal
Tainted love, oh
Our love which is impure and unreal
Tainted love, oh
Our love which is impure and unreal
Tainted love, oh
Our love which is impure and unreal
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Written by: Edward Cobb
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@butcherbabys
Holy shit i remember being a huge marilyn manson fan.. Still like em but damn i remember how much i liked his music
@juliohernandez1610
Same bro fr
@raychelnixxx.1035
MY DOPE SHOW YO. 👊🏼💥✊🏼.
@E_Chap
This isn't his music it's a cover buddy
@philiphammons3262
I love Manson's cover songs. So incredibly awesome.
@redskies4530
Hi I Recommend a song called 'The Bond Villain' By Robert Nix
@AdamThoba2
sweet dreams live 199 last tour on earth
@AdamThoba2
1999
@agonyoflifettv4001
Gods gonna cut you down is an amazing cover that Marilyn did
@boring6388
@@agonyoflifettv4001Thanks. Now I'll add that epic song to my playlist 😊🤘🏿🤘🏿⚡🔥😈