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Is the Song, “Under the Bridge”, by Red Hot Chili Peppers, About a Heroin Addiction?

Question by Casey: Is the song, “Under the Bridge”, by Red Hot Chili Peppers, about a heroin addiction?
One of the last lines of lyrics in the song talks about drawing blood; or, is it about sacrificing yourself to save someone, or trying to save someone else unsuccessfully.

I love the song, but am wondering what it is about.

Best answer:

Answer by MartianAmbassador
Yes. Anthony considered the experience to be the low point of his life.

Answer by pixiie
Yes, Anthony Kiedis wrote the song when he was feeling distraught about his heroin/cocaine addictions, and crappy ex girlfriend