The song "April Fool" by Pete Townshend was written by Ronnie Lane about the end of his marriage. The lyrics describe a woman who tells her husband that she will see him in the morning and wishes him a happy birthday, knowing that he was born on April Fool's Day. The chorus reflects on the freedom and happiness they once had together, but now those feelings are long gone. The woman observes that the man's passion and enthusiasm for life has faded, symbolized by the dust and cobwebs on his North Star (a symbol of guidance and direction) and the rust on his wheels (a symbol of stagnation and decay). The song captures the sadness and resignation of a relationship that has lost its spark and the longing for the carefree days of the past.
