Big Lie, Small World Songtext
von Sting

I sat down and wrote this letter
Telling you that I felt better
Since you′d 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
Sealed it with a kiss and sent it
The letter had improved 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 sit down I cry

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 miss the bus I miss the train
I end up walking in the rain
Big dog chased me down the street
I hadn't had a bite to eat
Feeling sorry for myself
And wishing I was someone else
I walked across the city
′Cause 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 our cozy little room
I had this sense of doom
The landlord says you're out of town
That 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′d 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
Said they'd like to question me
But I can only curse my fate
I have 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