big lie, small world
Singer:sting
i sat down and wrote this letter
telling you that i felt better
since you've gone and i was free
i have so little time to spare now
i'm wanted almost everywhere now
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 had improved my mood
but halfway home i changed my tune
and when i saw my lonely room
i had to intercept that letter
telling you that i was better
i raced to catch the postman's van
i end up walking in the rain
big dog chased me down the street
and wishing i was someone else
because i couldn't stand your pity
the place you live looks opulent
and obviously a higher rent
than our cozy little room
your landlord says you're out of town
but your new boyfriend's always around
the hour was getting late
here's the postman with my letter
coming down the path he better
begging doesn't do the trick
he thinks that i'm a lunatic
but then who comes upon the scene
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