Lyric discussion by chelseysmile 

The novel Interview with a Vampire was written in 1976 so it was around before the song came out, which was already established in a post by instigator. Debora is right on Johnette admitting it was inspired by the author.

I've also heard it was about a friend who contracted HIV, although I don't know how true this is. But the lyrics would fit. "You were a vampire and baby I'm the walking dead" and someone with HIV would definitely have a lot to think about.

"Tomorrow, Wendy" is the song about a friend with AIDS. I never knew when the Novel was written, but Bloodletting seems to fit with the theme of Interview With the Vampire. I'll agree with those posters.

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