Lyric discussion by NocturnalMe 

Actually, according to Ian, the Killing Moon is about death "up in your arms to let to beg you or cancel it....." About fate up against your will. He says in Chris Adams new book "Torquoise Days: The Weird World of Echo and the Bunnymen" something to the effect that he always found it funny that people thought the Killing Moon was about two dudes kissing under a lamp post. No love song here people. Sorry to spoil it!

@NocturnalMe Yes, over 100 comments and Ian has over the years been very clear about the meaning of the song. It's not a love song or about heartbreak. It's about free will versus fate and Ian leans towards fate.

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