Some people say you can't be trusted
Either way, you'll end up gettin' busted
Metaphors were never made for keeping score
But I'm feeling for the sound of time

Is it an answer or just a suggestion
Is Melissa the one I want or merely a protection
Is she made to win another History FaceOff
Is my plan going to get anyone teed off?

Only time will tell if I am right or I am wrong
Only time will tell, is there a message in this song?
Will it ever make sense, will it ever ring a bell?
Only time will tell.

Are we destined to be ruled by a bunch of old timers
Who compare the campus to hockey and are programmed to failures
I'd like to try Melissa or maybe one of my own
Who is neither shy nor quiet
Is there really such a girl?

Only time will tell if I am right or I am wrong
Only time will tell, is there a message in this song?
Will it ever make sense, will it ever ring a bell?
Only time will tell.

I woke up this morning feeling absolutely grand
Today I pass out balloons to all my female friends
Christ, I hope to make it to two thousand and ten
Will the party be at my house?
Christ, I wonder who will come

Only time will tell if I am right or I am wrong
Only time will tell, is there a message in this song?
Will it ever make sense, will it ever ring a bell?
Only time will tell.

Only time will tell should I be right or I be wrong
Only time will tell, is there a message in this song?
Will it ever make sense, on this crazy carousel?
Only time will tell!