Time will say nothing but I told you so,
Time only knows the price we have to pay;
If I could tell you I would let you know.
If we should weep when clowns put on their show,
If we should stumble when musicians play,
Time will say nothing but I told you so.
There are no fortunes to be told, although,
The Clowns may be a metaphor for joy; which would mean that in this situation, we are weeping in an inappropriate time, or we are not able to feel happy when in a happy environment.
If I Could Tell You