Big Lie, Small World — Sting & Police

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 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 Wishing i was someone else I walked across the city 'cause i couldn't stand your pity

Big lie, small world Big lie, small world

The place you live looks opulent And obviously a higher rent Than our cosy 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 And 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

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