🎵 Runaway Lover // by Madonna

19 ContributorsTranslationsPortuguêsItalianoFrançaisEspañolУкраїнська Runaway Lover Lyrics “Runaway Lover” tells the story of a relationship built on emotional inconsistency and broken promises. Rather than portraying herself as heartbroken, Madonna adopts a confident, almost playful attitude… Read More  [Verse 1] You lost your reputation on a woman You didn't understand or care to know You get your education from your lovers But now there's just no place for you to go [Chorus] It doesn't pay to be a runaway lover It doesn't pay to give away what you lack You'll never get your money back [Verse 2] You're set adrift with no direction Just like a ship that's lost at sea You don't care where you drop your anchor Make sure it doesn't land on me [Chorus] It doesn't pay to be a runaway lover It doesn't pay to give away what you lack You'll never get your money back It doesn't pay to be a runaway lover It doesn't pay to give away what you lack You'll never get your money back [Refrain] It doesn't pay (To give away), it doesn't pay (To give away) It doesn't pay (To give away), it doesn't pay (To give away) It doesn't pay (To give away), it doesn't pay (To give away) It doesn't pay (To give away), it doesn't pay (To give away) It doesn't pay (To give away), it doesn't pay (To give away) It doesn't— [Bridge] Walking around on a cloud 'Cause every girl you meet just trips on you Saying your name out loud I guess you met your match Now what will you do? [Chorus] It doesn't pay to be a runaway lover It doesn't pay to give away what you lack You'll never get your money back It doesn't pay to be a runaway lover It doesn't pay to give away what you lack You'll never get your money back [Bridge] Walking around on a cloud 'Cause every girl you meet just trips on you Saying your name out loud I guess you met your match Now what will you do? [Outro] It doesn't pay, it doesn't pay, it doesn't pay To give your heart away to a runaway lover Uh-uh, no way Mm-mm, no way Uh-uh, no way