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Big Lie Small World - Lyrics by Sting


Lyrics
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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