Small World
Glenn Osser Lyrics


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Funny, you're a stranger who's come here
Come from another town
Funny, I'm a stranger myself here
Small world, isn't it?

Funny, you're a girl who goes traveling
Rather than settling down
Funny, 'cause I'd love to go traveling
Small world, isn't it?

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 girl who likes children
That's an important sign
Lucky, 'cause I'd love to have children
Small world, isn't it?

Funny, isn't it?
Small and funny and fine

Lucky, 'cause I'd love to have children
Small world, isn't it?





Funny, isn't it?
Small and funny and fine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Glenn Osser's song "Small World" reflect the serendipitous nature of life and the connections that can be made between seemingly strangers. The first two stanzas express the similarities shared between two strangers meeting in a new place. The third stanza highlights the potential for collaboration and partnership between these two strangers as they realize the multitude of things they have in common.


The fourth stanza is where the romantic undertones emerge as the two strangers realize their mutual desire for children. The lyrics suggest that this is an important sign, perhaps pointing to a shared perspective on life and values. The song ends on the repeated phrase "Small world, isn't it?" underscoring the idea that the world might be vast and full of strangers, but that it's still possible to find connections and similarities between people.


Line by Line Meaning

Funny, you're a stranger who's come here
It's amusing that you're a newcomer from somewhere else


Come from another town
You hail from a different place


Funny, I'm a stranger myself here
It's ironic that I feel unfamiliar in my own surroundings


Small world, isn't it?
It's amazing how we've crossed paths despite the vastness of the world


Funny, you're a girl who goes traveling
It's amusing that you prefer to travel instead of settling down


Rather than settling down
You choose to keep moving instead of staying in one place


Funny, 'cause I'd love to go traveling
It's ironic because I too have a desire to explore new places


We have so much in common it's a phenomenon
Our similarities are so great that it's almost miraculous


We could pool our resources by joining forces from now on
If we work together, we could maximize our assets


Lucky, you're a girl who likes children
It's fortunate that you have a fondness for kids


That's an important sign
It's a significant characteristic


Lucky, 'cause I'd love to have children
It's fortunate because I also want to have kids


Funny, isn't it?
It's amusing, isn't it?


Small and funny and fine
The world is small, amusing, and good




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JULE STYNE, STEPHEN SONDHEIM

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