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Ambivalence Quote by Echo and the Bunnymen

“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. - The Killing Moon” quote by Echo and the Bunnymen
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““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. - The Killing Moon ””

Echo and the Bunnymen

About This Quote

Source Song: The Killing Moon, 1984

A poetic lament of love’s fleeting, night‑filled intensity, juxtaposing beauty with impending loss.

In simple terms: Love is beautiful yet fleeting.

Key Takeaway

Cherish moments before they fade.

Themes

love night beauty loss poetry

Mood

melancholic poetic introspective

Type

ly lyetic

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • artistic inspiration
  • writing
  • nighttime contemplation

Key Concepts

romantic yearning transience melancholy visual imagery

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does night symbolism affect love’s perception?
  • Can beauty coexist with inevitable loss?
A Different Perspective

Romantic longing may idealize pain.

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