Love Among The Ruins Lyrics

Lyric discussion by wildflowerfever 

Cover art for Love Among The Ruins lyrics by 10,000 Maniacs

I'm really not sure what this song means, as it seems to relate only peripherally to the poem. Sometimes I think of it literally, as two people falling in love unexpectedly while experiencing some great tragedy together (like war or some sort of natural disaster), and sometimes I think of it more figuratively, as finding love again among the ruins of failed relationships.

Either way, it's a crazy-happy song and I love listening to it :)