I have to admit that I have absolutely no idea what this song is really about. When I read the lyrics, I think about death. The blue moon reference, and “take me up in your arms” line makes me think that the lead singer is embracing an impending death.
I have heard that the first line of
the hook for the “The Killing Moon” came to the lead singer upon waking in the morning. Furthermore, it is said that it’s really about a “moon with a machine gun”.
I have no idea what this means.
But this song first made its appearance in my collection after I saw the movie “Donnie Darko.
” The song ...