Small World
Gigi MacKenzie Lyrics
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Come from another town
Funny, I'm a stranger myself here
Small world, isn't it?
Funny, you're a man who goes traveling
Rather than settling down
Funny, 'cause I'd love to go traveling
We have so much in common
It's a phenomenon
We could pool our resources
By joining forces from now on
Lucky, you're a man who likes children
That's an important sign
Lucky, I'm a woman with children
Small world, isn't it?
Funny, isn't it small and funny and fine?
We have so much in common
It's a phenomenon
We could pool our resources
By joining forces from now on
Lucky, you're a man who likes children
That's an important sign
Lucky, you're a woman with children
Small world, isn't it? Funny, isn't it
Isn't it small and funny and fine?
The lyrics of Gigi MacKenzie's Small World speak of two strangers who have just met but realized they have so many things in common despite coming from different places. The first stanza highlights the irony that despite them being strangers in this new place, they seem to have found each other. They marvel at how funny it is that they both traveled from different towns and yet ended up meeting in this small world. The second stanza emphasizes the similarity in their love for traveling, albeit in different forms. The singer wishes she could travel as much as the man but is unable to due to circumstances beyond her control.
The third and fourth stanzas touch on the deeper connection between the two strangers. The singer points out the many shared interests and personalities that they have, assuring the stranger that by joining forces, they could achieve so much together. The final stanza brings home the point that they are both child-friendly individuals, and the song ends on a high note with the singer pointing out that it's a small, funny, and fine world.
Overall, the lyrics of Small World speak of how the world may seem vast, but it's really just a tiny place full of interconnectedness. The song emphasizes the importance of seizing opportunities and exploring different possibilities in other places.
Line by Line Meaning
Funny, you're a stranger who's come here
It's amusing that you are a stranger and have arrived here from some other place.
Come from another town
It's funny that you have come from some other part of the world.
Funny, I'm a stranger myself here
It's surprising that I am also a stranger in this place.
Small world, isn't it?
It's ironic how the world can be so small, and yet we still meet each other.
Funny, you're a man who goes traveling
It's interesting that you are a man who enjoys traveling rather than settling down.
Rather than settling down
You prefer to explore the world instead of staying in one place.
Funny, 'cause I'd love to go traveling
It's coincidental that I, too, would love to go traveling.
We have so much in common
We share many common interests.
It's a phenomenon
This situation is remarkable and unusual.
We could pool our resources
We could combine our skills and abilities.
By joining forces from now on
We could form an alliance to accomplish our goals.
Lucky, you're a man who likes children
It's fortunate that you have a positive view of children.
That's an important sign
It's a significant indicator of your character.
Lucky, I'm a woman with children
I am fortunate to be a woman with children.
Funny, isn't it small and funny and fine?
It's amusing how small and funny and wonderful our encounters can be.
Lyrics Β© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JULE STYNE, STEPHEN SONDHEIM
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