I sat down and wrote this letter
telling you that i felt better
since youĄŻd gone and i was free
iĄŻm so happy
I have so little time to spare now
iĄŻm 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 postmanĄŻs 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 couldnĄŻt 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 youĄŻre out of town
that your new boyfriendĄŻs always around
the hour was getting late
so i sit down and wait
HereĄŻs the postman with my letter
coming down the path, heĄŻd better
give that thing to me
i have to make him see
Begging doesnĄŻt do the trick
he thinks that iĄŻm 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 theyĄŻd like to question me
I can only curse my fate
i have to face the magistrate
it hasnĄŻt been the best of days
iĄŻd like to fly away
Big lie, small world
big lie, small world