Why wont iTunes allow me to copy/sync a song from my iPod?

Why wont iTunes allow me to copy/sync a song from my iPod? I have a song on my iPod that i want on my laptop to add to my iPhone, but i can't sync it. I did not purchase it via iTunes.

The music sync is one way - computer to ipod.  The ONLY exception is itunes purchases.
As the song came from your computer in the first place, it should still be there and be included in your regular backup of your computer.
The ipod is not a storage/backup device.

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