Tears For Fears - Goodnight Song Apr 2026

"Goodnight Song" is the concluding track and second U.S. single from Tears for Fears' fourth studio album, , released in October 1993. While released under the band name, it was essentially a solo effort by Roland Orzabal following the 1991 departure of co-founder Curt Smith. Production and Release Album: Closing track of Elemental . Songwriters: Written by Roland Orzabal and Alan Griffiths.

The chorus— "Goodnight song, played so wrong / Blame the crowd, they screamed so loud, so long" —suggests that external pressures and expectations can lead to performances that lack authenticity. Tears For Fears - Goodnight Song

Produced by Alan Griffiths, Tim Palmer, and Roland Orzabal . "Goodnight Song" is the concluding track and second U

The song is a meta-commentary on the lifecycle of a band and the disconnect that can occur between an artist and their audience. Production and Release Album: Closing track of Elemental