Tainted Love
Marylin Manson Lyrics

The lyrics of Marilyn Manson's cover of "Tainted Love" express the feeling of wanting to escape from a toxic relationship filled with pain and hurt. The use of the word "tainted" emphasizes the idea that the love shared between the two individuals is no longer pure or healthy, but corrupted and dangerous. The singer feels trapped in the relationship, unable to sleep at night, and ultimately decides to leave. The phrase "take my tears and that's not nearly all" suggests that the suffering caused by the relationship cannot be measured only by tears, but emotional pain that runs deep. The song's upbeat melody contrasts with the message of hopelessness that the lyrics express, creating a sense of irony.

The repeated verses and chorus give listeners a sense of the cyclical nature of the relationship, with the singer running towards and then away from the other person. The bridge of the song highlights the conflict between the two individuals' beliefs about love, with the singer rejecting the notion that love is to pray and instead realizing that this toxic relationship can no longer be salvaged.

Fact 1: "Tainted Love" was originally recorded by Gloria Jones in 1965 and became a hit in the UK after being covered by Soft Cell in the 1980s.

Fact 2: Marilyn Manson's cover appeared on the "Not Another Teen Movie" soundtrack in 2001.

Fact 3: The cover was later added to Marilyn Manson's greatest hits album, "Lest We Forget: The Best Of."

Fact 4: The song was a commercial success for Marilyn Manson and reached the top 40 on both the US and UK charts.

Fact 5: The music video for the song features Marilyn Manson performing in front of a screen that shows various clips from the 1960s.

Fact 6: The song's popularity and historical significance as a cover led to it being featured in the video game "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas."

Fact 7: Marilyn Manson's cover uses a more electronic rock sound than the original recording.

Fact 8: Soft Cell's version of "Tainted Love" was the best-selling single of 1981 in the UK and remains one of the country's biggest-selling hits.

Fact 9: The song has been covered by many other artists, including Rihanna, Marilyn Manson, and Imelda May.

Fact 10: In 2018, it was announced that a biopic about the life of Gloria Jones would be made, with a focus on her recording of "Tainted Love."

Chords: The chords for Marilyn Manson's cover of "Tainted Love" are D, A, D, A, D, A, D, A for the verses, and D, A, D, A, D, A, Bb, C for the chorus.