The apocalyptic imagery in the lyrics is a metaphor for getting older. Take into account that the band members were approaching their 40s by 1985 when this album dropped.
"It doesn't matter if we turn to dust;
Turn and turn and turn we must!
I guess I'll see you dancin' in the ruins tonight!
Dancin' in the ruins!"
It's a bummer that we're experiencing the worst side of aging but let's have fun all the same. All in all, it's a very optimistic song about getting closer to the grave.
The apocalyptic imagery in the lyrics is a metaphor for getting older. Take into account that the band members were approaching their 40s by 1985 when this album dropped.
"It doesn't matter if we turn to dust; Turn and turn and turn we must! I guess I'll see you dancin' in the ruins tonight! Dancin' in the ruins!"
It's a bummer that we're experiencing the worst side of aging but let's have fun all the same. All in all, it's a very optimistic song about getting closer to the grave.