Lyric discussion by MattBianco 

Cover art for Goodnight Song lyrics by Tears for Fears

I always thought this song was about Curt Smith, his duo partner who Roland Orzabal once ousted from the band. Roland wrote almost everything for the band, and the Smith was not the best bassist. "Goodnight song, played so wrong / Blame the crowd, they scream so loud, so long / Get some honesty" This was Orzabal's first album after Smith was let go.

My Interpretation

@MattBianco "Take the best of me and then the rest let go" Step outside your cage and let the real fool show"

I completely agree with you. I find this song more emotional than Fish Out of Water.