Echo and the Bunnymen ----- The Killing Moon

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Echo and the Bunnymen ----- The Killing Moon



41 years ago today (20 January 1984), Echo & the Bunnymen released "The Killing Moon" - the lead single from their fourth studio album “Ocean Rain” .

Released on January 20 1984, Echo & The Bunnymen’s post-punk masterpiece ‘The Killing Moon’ from their seminal record Ocean Rain has often been put under the microscope in a desperate attempt to discern the complex and perplexing lyrics. It’s a track that has infiltrated entire generations with its lonely and somewhat morbid tone but, despite such a widespread adoration for the track, it is still one that defies definition.

Recorded at Crescent Studio in Bath, Echo & The Bunnymen laid down arguably one of the great post-punk anthems of all time. While many have tried to define the song’s sound and the meaning behind the lyrics, the truth is that, according to its creator McCulloch, “It’s about everything, from birth to death to eternity and God – whatever that is – and the eternal battle between fate and the human will. It contains the answer to the meaning of life. It’s my ‘To be or not to be.'”

The beauty in ‘The Killing Moon’ like so many other great tracks is int is universal appeal. The abstract lyrics may appear to be impenetrable to the naked eye but, upon closer inspection offer up a moment of reflection for whoever hears it. A moment to take stock and get lost in the beauty of the void the band present.

As McCulloch says, “It’s about everything,” and you really can’t get more accessible than that.

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Under blue moon I saw you
So soon you'll take me
Up in your arms
Too late to beg you or cancel it
Though I know it must be the killing time
Unwillingly mine

Fate
Up against your will
Through the thick and thin
He will wait until
You give yourself to him

In starlit nights I saw you
So cruelly you kissed me
Your lips a magic world
Your sky all hung with jewels
The killing moon
Will come too soon

Fate
Up against your will
Through the thick and thin
He will wait until
You give yourself to him

Under blue moon I saw you
So soon you'll take me
Up in your arms
Too late to beg you or cancel it
Though I know it must be the killing time
Unwillingly mine

Fate
Up against your will
Through the thick and thin
He will wait until
You give yourself to him

Fate
Up against your will
Through the thick and thin
He will wait until
You give yourself to him
You give yourself to him

La la la la la
La la la la la
La la la la
La la la la la

Fate
Up against your will
Through the thick and thin
He will wait until
You give yourself to him
You give yourself to him

La la
La la la la la
La la la la la
La la la la la
La la la la la la la

Fate
Up against your will
Through the thick and thin
He will wait until
You give yourself to him

Fate
Up against your will
Through the thick and thin
He will wait until
You give yourself to him

La la la la la
La la la la
La la la la la
La la la

opiumjeon

my favourite, thanks !