Tainted Love
Alanis Morissette · Other Songs - Alanis Morissette
Run away I've got to
Get away
From the pain that 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
CHORUS:
Once I ran to you (I ran)
Now I'll 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
Oh...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
CHORUS
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
Tainted love, tainted love
Tainted love, tainted love
Touch me baby, tainted love
Touch me baby, tainted love
Tainted love
Tainted love
Tainted love
Tainted Love - Alanis Morissette
Alanis Morissette's "Tainted Love" stands as a defining track from her 1992 debut album, *Jagged Little Pill*. While the song shares its title with a classic by Soft Cell, Morissette's version reimagines the theme of betrayal through her signature raw, confessional style. The recording features her powerful vocal delivery and introspective songwriting, characteristic of her work during the early 1990s. It serves as a poignant exploration of emotional vulnerability and the complexities of relationships, fitting seamlessly into her discography of socially conscious and personal rock anthems. The track remains a staple of her catalog, reflecting her ability to blend pop sensibilities with deeper lyrical narratives that resonated with audiences worldwide.