Big Lie Small World          
             


Words and music by Sting 

I sat down and wrote this letter 
Telling you that I felt better 
Since you've gone and I was free 
I'm so happy 

I have so little time to spare now 
I'm wanted almost everywhere now 
I make out like Casanova 
Friends are always coming over 

I signed my name as if I meant it 
And sealed it with a kiss and sent it 
The letter headed through my mood 
Happy in my solitude 

But halfway home I changed my tune 
And when I saw my lonely room 
The mirror caught my eye 
When I sat down, I cried 

Big lie, small world 
It was a big lie, small world 

I had to intercept that letter 
Telling you that I was better 
I raced to catch the postman's van 
He was leaving as I ran 

I missed the bus, I missed the train 
I end up walking in the rain 
Big dog chased me down the street 
Hadn't had a bite to eat 

Feeling sorry for myself 
And wishing I was someone else 
I walked across the city 
Because I couldn't stand your pity 

Big lie, small world 
It was a big lie, small world 

The place you live looks opulent 
And obviously a higher rent 
Than a cozy little room 
I had this sense of doom 

Your landlord says you're out of town 
But your new boyfriend's always around 
The hour was getting late 
So I sit down and wait 

Here's the postman with my letter 
Coming down the path he better 
Give that thing to me 
I have to make him see 

Begging doesn't do the trick 
He thinks that I'm a lunatic 
But then who comes upon the scene 
But your new boyfriend, Mr. Clean 

I hit the postman, hit your lover 
Grabbed the letter, ran for cover 
The police arrived in time for tea 
They said they'd like to question me 

But I can only curse my fate 
I had to face the magistrate 
It hasn’t been the best of days 
I'd like to fly away 

Big lie, small world 
Big lie, small world 
It was a big lie, small world 
Big lie, small world


             
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