Originally recorded by Gloria Jones in 1964, “Tainted Love” has been covered far and wide, most notably by synth-pop duo Soft Cell in 1981. On his choice to cover the timeless anthem, Palmer explains, “it’s one of my favorite songs and it’s such a fun song to cover. I wanted to bring something new,...
[Verse 1]
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
[Chorus]
Once I ran to you
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
Tainted love
Tainted love
[Verse 2]
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]
Once I ran to you
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
Tainted love
Tainted love
[Verse 3]
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
[Outro]
Tainted love
Tainted love
Tainted love
Tainted love
Touch me baby, tainted love
Touch me baby, tainted love
Tainted love
Tainted love
Tainted Love was produced by Matthew Cozzi & Joseph Bobula.
Kyan-palmer released Tainted Love on Sun Dec 16 2018.