Goodnight Song
Tears for Fears
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Here on the stage The time has come With the strains of "Be my angels!?, of rock in two four Time may keep alive that old swan song That we've been playing forever 'Till the time maybe right to say goodbye My voice is aching I'm tongue tired And the sounds we are making are so Goodnight song, played so wrong Blame the crowd, they scream so loud, so long Get some honesty Take the best of me and then the rest let go In every situation with it's tireless rage Step outside your cage and let the real fool show I should have stayed round to break the ice I thought about it once or twice But nothing ever changes unless there's some pain And our Goodnight song, played so wrong Blame the crowd, they scream so loud, so long Goodnight song, played so wrong Blame the crowd, they scream so loud, so long
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Written by: ALAN LIONEL GRIFFITHS, ROLAND ORZABAL
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Goodnight Song" is a musical composition by Tears for Fears, a British synth-pop band. It’s from their 1993 album, Elemental. This was the band's 4th studio album.
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Lineup ChangesThe song was released during a time of significant lineup changes within the band. By the time of the album's release, only two members of Tears for Fears remained: Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith.
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Release DataReleased as a single, "Goodnight Song" achieved moderate success, but didn't achieve the same level of acclaim as some of the band's previous songs.
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Song ThemeThe song is noted for its introspective lyrics. It's about internal reflection and the desire to escape from a world that doesn't understand or value true creativity.
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Music Video"Goodnight Song" has an accompanying music video that was shot in Southern Spain. It combines the musical performance with sequences of band members interacting with various characters in surreal scenarios.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being as popular as their other hits, "Goodnight Song" charted at #30 in the UK and #54 in Australia.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for its catchy melody and thought-provoking lyrics. However, some pointed out it marked a shift from the band's synth-pop roots, indicating a new musical direction and maturity.
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CollaborationThis song marked a fruitful collaboration with Alan Griffiths, which was significant in shaping the band's sound during this period.
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Live Performances"Goodnight Song" has been performed live during many Tears for Fears' concert tours, giving fans the chance to experience it in a raw and more intimate setting.
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LegacyAlthough it might not be Tears for Fears' best-known track, "Goodnight Song" helps illustrate the breadth of their musical scope and their willingness to experiment with different styles and themes.
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