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