Discover the story of the song > Don’t Fear the Reaper – Keep Shelly in Athens

The lyrics talk about how the protagonist and her partner shouldn't be scared of death. They talk about how seasons, the wind, the sun, and the rain don't fear death either. The lyrics also mention Romeo and Juliet, saying that they are together forever. The song ends by reassuring the protagonist's partner that they shouldn't fear death because the protagonist is there for them. So basically, the lyrics are saying that death is not something to be afraid of and that love can conquer it.