Identify songs from your browser. Download the Shazam Extension

OVERVIEW

LYRICS

Featured In

Listen to Lest We Forget: The Best of Marilyn Manson by Marilyn Manson
ALBUMLest We Forget: The Best of Marilyn MansonMarilyn Manson
Listen to I Miss Nu Metal  featuring Marilyn Manson
PLAYLISTI Miss Nu Metal Apple Music Hard Rock
Listen to Hard Rock Rewind featuring Marilyn Manson
PLAYLISTHard Rock RewindApple Music Hard Rock
Listen to Rock Hits: 1998 featuring Marilyn Manson
PLAYLISTRock Hits: 1998Apple Music Rock
Listen to Alternative Hits: 1998 featuring Marilyn Manson
PLAYLISTAlternative Hits: 1998Apple Music Alternative
Listen to Marilyn Manson Essentials featuring Marilyn Manson
PLAYLISTMarilyn Manson EssentialsApple Music Hard Rock
Listen to ’90s Movie Essentials featuring Marilyn Manson
PLAYLIST’90s Movie EssentialsApple Music Film, TV & Stage
Listen to Rock Hits: 2004 featuring Marilyn Manson
PLAYLISTRock Hits: 2004Apple Music Rock
Listen to Hip-Hop DNA: Origins featuring Marilyn Manson
PLAYLISTHip-Hop DNA: OriginsApple Music Hip-Hop
Listen to Alternative Hits: 1996 featuring Marilyn Manson
PLAYLISTAlternative Hits: 1996Apple Music Alternative
Listen to Lady Gaga: Influences featuring Marilyn Manson
PLAYLISTLady Gaga: InfluencesApple Music Pop

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson
Lead Vocals
Ginger Fish
Ginger Fish
Drums
John 5
John 5
Guitar
Madonna Wayne Gacy
Madonna Wayne Gacy
Keyboards
Tim Skold
Tim Skold
Bass
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Ed Cobb
Ed Cobb
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Marilyn Manson
Marilyn Manson
Producer
Tim Skold
Tim Skold
Producer
Ben Grosse
Ben Grosse
Mixing Engineer
Eddy Schreyer
Eddy Schreyer
Mastering Engineer
Tom Baker
Tom Baker
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Sometimes, I feel I've got to
Run away, 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
[Verse 2]
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
Tainted love
[Verse 3]
Now, I know I've got to
Run away, I've got to
Get away
You don't really want anymore from me
To make things right
Need someone to hold you tight
And you'll think love is to pray
But I'm sorry, I don't pray that way
[Verse 4]
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
Tainted love
[Verse 5]
Don't touch me, please
I cannot stand the way you tease
I love you, though you hurt me so
Now I'm going to pack my things and go
[Verse 6]
Touch me baby, tainted love
Touch me baby, tainted love
Touch me baby, tainted love
Touch me baby, tainted love
[Verse 7]
Once I ran to you (I ran)
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
Written by: Ed Cobb

Shazam Footer

Select language:

Company

Legal

Google Play Store
Apple App Store
Chrome Web Store
Galaxy Store

Follow Us

© Copyright 2025 Apple Inc. and its affiliates | Supplier Responsibility
instagramSharePathic_arrow_out