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