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


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, repeat)

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

Don't give it away


(chorus, repeat)


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


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
Don't give it away
Uh uh, no way