STING - Big Lie Small World lyrics

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Words and music by sting<br><br>I sat down and wrote this letter<br>Telling you that I felt better<br>Since you've gone and I was free<br>I'm so happy<br><br>I have so little time to spare now<br>I'm wanted almost everywhere now<br>I make out like casanova<br>Friends are always coming over<br><br>I signed my name as if I meant it<br>And sealed it with a kiss and sent it<br>The letter headed through my mood<br>Happy in my solitude<br><br>But halfway home I changed my tune<br>And when I saw my lonely room<br>The mirror caught my eye<br>When I sat down, I cried<br><br>Big lie, small world<br>It was a big lie, small world<br><br>I had to intercept that letter<br>Telling you that I was better<br>I raced to catch the postman's van<br>He was leaving as I ran<br><br>I missed the bus, I missed the train<br>I end up walking in the rain<br>Big dog chased me down the street<br>Hadn't had a bite to eat<br><br>Feeling sorry for myself<br>And wishing I was someone else<br>I walked across the city<br>Because I couldn't stand your pity<br><br>Big lie, small world<br>It was a big lie, small world<br><br>The place you live looks opulent<br>And obviously a higher rent<br>Than a cozy little room<br>I had this sense of doom<br><br>Your landlord says you're out of town<br>But your new boyfriend's always around<br>The hour was getting late<br>So I sit down and wait<br><br>Here's the postman with my letter<br>Coming down the path he better<br>Give that thing to me<br>I have to make him see<br><br>Begging doesn't do the trick<br>He thinks that I'm a lunatic<br>But then who comes upon the scene<br>But your new boyfriend, mr. clean<br><br>I hit the postman, hit your lover<br>Grabbed the letter, ran for cover<br>The police arrived in time for tea<br>They said they'd like to question me<br><br>But I can only curse my fate<br>I had to face the magistrate<br>It hasn't been the best of days<br>I'd like to fly away<br><br>Big lie, small world<br>Big lie, small world<br>It was a big lie, small world<br>Big lie, small world