Lyric discussion by rz333 

Cover art for Blood Makes Noise lyrics by Suzanne Vega

I think HIV/AIDS is an obvious link... but I think it could also be about any debilitating illness and how one doesn't feel mortal... until you do. Despite all our caution and care, terminal illnesses just seem like something that happens to other people. But once you've heard the words from a doctor, you enter a different state of consciousness and awareness of yourself.