Small World
Rose and Herbie 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 man 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 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

Rose
Is this act of yours any good?

Good?
It's great!
And June is sensational!
Will you see it?

Lucky
You're a man who likes children
That's an important sign
Lucky
I'm a woman with children (you're a woman with children)
Small world, isn't it?

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

Overall Meaning

In Rose and Herbie's song Small World, the lyrics describe two strangers who come from two different towns yet realize they have a lot in common. The song implies that it is a small world after all, where people can easily relate with one another. The first few lines express how ironic it is to meet someone who is not originally from the same place as the singer but feels like they have known each other for a long time. The song depicts that despite people's diverse backgrounds and interests, it is possible to find common ground and have a mutually beneficial relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Funny
It's amusing and surprising

You're a stranger who's come here
You're unfamiliar to this place

Come from another town
You come from a different place

I'm a stranger myself here
I'm new to this place too

Small world, isn't it?
It's a coincidence that we both ended up here

You're a man who goes traveling
You like to travel and explore

Rather than settling down
Instead of staying in one place

'Cause I'd love to go traveling
I would also enjoy traveling

We have so much in common
We share many similarities

It's a phenomenon
It's remarkable and surprising

We could pool our resources
We could combine our efforts and work together