Moths Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Manetherin 

Cover art for Moths lyrics by Jethro Tull

Well, I would agree that the song is about love, but allow me to delve a little deeper. This song is about how life is short (as the lemming said), and how people are drawn like moths to the flame, which is love.

Most of the verses talk about how people are happiest when in love (and we soared on powdered wings, among others) despite (maybe) challenges (Chasing shadows slipping) (flutter through the golden needle's eye, sounds challenging to me)

Anyways, the sixth verse supports this the most. To me it says that although the moths know that they'll die anyways, they choose to live their lives in love. Sounds good to me.