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. 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. 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