I am a Clown

I'm always one hint of a meaningful look
 From boys with one hint of reading the same books
 From dressing myself in some masquerade gown
 And wearing this frock in my frolicking town
 That is chimera and I am a clown
 If I am earnest, we're not meant to be
 You should have found I am a clown
 If my tongue's in my mouth we're not meant to be
 You should have found I am a clown
 My cheeks are bright red, I am a bird
 Hyenaic laughter, you've probably heard
 Life is a joke and I'm glad I'm around
 To be in the punchline and to hear the sound
 Of some people laughing, I am a clown
 So why do I want those who want me to frown?
 If I am earnest, we're not meant to be
 You should have found I am a clown
 If my tongue's in my mouth we're not meant to be
 You should have found I am a clown
 If I am earnest, we're not meant to be
 You should have found I am a clown
 If my tongue's in my mouth we're not meant to be
 You should have found I am a clown
 And though I have found I am a clown
 I still put the mask on when he is around
 Perhaps I am still pining after a crown
 But it's not for me, I am a clown
 Perhaps for she, graceful in bounds
 Mercy on me should you have found
 If I am earnest, we're not meant to be
 (You should have found I am a clown)
 If my tongue's in my mouth we're not meant to be
 (You should have found I am a clown)
 If I am earnest, we're not meant to be
 (You should have found I am a clown)
 If my tongue's in my mouth we're not meant to be
 (You should have found I am a clown)