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 hasnt 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