Frequent topics of Avalon's songs are his experiences with substance abuse and prostitution. His family upbringing was tumultuous and both he and his parents were involved with drugs. Avalon's paternal grandparents are Holocaust survivors; both endured lasting injuries from their imprisonment at Auschwitz.
Avalon is friends with Antonio, who encouraged Avalon to write lyrics and perform when Mickey was broke and living on Anton's sofa. Avalon soon gained a following in the Los Angeles nightclub scene. He has since enjoyed a surge in popularity partly due to promotion of his music on the MySpace website.
In the media
Avalon appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel Live show on Friday the February 23, 2007.
He appeared in an episode of The Simple Life where he auditioned to perform the song "Friends and Lovers" at a lesbian wedding.
Avalon's sexually-themed song "Jane Fonda" was featured in HBO's Entourage.
Avalon appeared on Steven's Untitled Rock Show on Wednesday the April 3, 2007
Avalon replaced Gnarls Barkley as the opening act for the Red Hot Chili Peppers on March 12, 2007 in Oklahoma City. At that show John Frusciante joined Avalon onstage and criticized the audience for their poor reception and "booing" of Avalon. Avalon repeatedly told the audience he wasn't wanting to get in the way of the Chili Peppers performing, he was just there to "pay the rent". Frusciante also sent a very long and heated letter to the fans of www.redhotchilipeppers.com explaining how upset he was at the audiences' disrespect of Avalon.
Avalon appeared onstage with Shaun Ryder and the rest of the Happy Mondays at the 2007 Coachella Music Festival in Indio, Calif.
Avalon opened for T.I. at the University of California, Santa Barbara's "Extravaganza" event in May 2007.
Avalon's "What Do You Say?" was featured in the 2009 movie "The Hangover."
Collaborations
On Unwritten Law's 2007 greatest hits/remix album, The Hit List, Avalon performs "Shoulda Known Better".
Avalon is a member of the trio Dyslexic Speedreaders with Simon Rex (AKA Dirt Nasty) and Andre Legacy. The group tours occasionally with Avalon's solo act.
Avalon's DJ and manager is DJ Kev E Kev.
Girlfriend
Mickey Avalon Lyrics
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Chirp chirp chirpin' when I pull up in my corvette
Before sex I like a little foreplay
Love and sex and a bag of ya-yo
don't say nothin' when you leave here
Ill let you pet my ferret if he can meet your beaver
I can see me and you together
Raw dog on the couch tearin' up the pleather
Panties to the side as I slide into place
Smile on her face, tears in her eyes
"my daddy didn't love me right" she cried
Girlfriend, I don't want to be your boyfriend
I just thought that we could be friends
With benefits on the weekend
So baby, go, go, go
Girlfriend, I don't want to be your boyfriend
I just thought that we could be friends
With benefits on the weekend
But when Monday comes, you better pack your bags and hit the road
I don't want no trouble that I cant afford
I got a daughter at home, her name on my neck
I don't need another baby in my life just yet
I got 99 problems, and your girlfriend's one
I'm crazy in love with my sawed-off shotgun
Hand on the pump, bust a window at the pawn shop
Reach right in and got blood on my Rolex
Take me home and lick my wounds, let me crawl back in the womb
Click, clack, boom, comin' out of the tomb
Dead man walkin', singin' out of tune
Bad attitude, shrewd and rude
Cooler than a pack of coors
Smooth, like baby nuts, all the ladies in the club listen up
Girlfriend, I don't want to be your boyfriend
I just thought that we could be friends
With benefits on the weekend
So baby, go, go, go
Girlfriend, I don't want to be your boyfriend
I just thought that we could be friends
With benefits on the weekend
But when Monday comes, you better be in the kitchen cookin' ham and eggs
lookin' hot as the door slammed the back of your head
She said "ill be back," I said "yea, whatev"
The Av don't like it when you play with me head
Now let me tell you somthin' about the birds and the bees
The birds is flying and the bees just bug me
Ugly, honeys want to fuck me, and if I get drunk you might get lucky
Guess what, I'm runnin' out of money
You can be my piggy bank, sugar mommy
Girlfriend, I don't want to be your boyfriend
I just thought that we could be friends
With benefits on the weekend
So baby, go, go, go
Irlfriend, I don't want to be your boyfriend
I just thought that we could be friends
With benefits on the weekend
But when Monday comes
Mickey Avalon's song "Girlfriend" depicts a casual sexual relationship between two people who are not interested in being in a committed relationship. The first few lines of the song suggest that Avalon is wealthy and successful, as he pulls up in his expensive car and has access to drugs. He then goes on to describe his sexual preferences and how he views his partner as nothing more than a sexual object, with no emotional attachment. He even makes a crude joke about his pet ferret meeting his partner's genitals.
As the song progresses, Avalon makes it clear that he has no intention of pursuing a serious relationship with his partner. He tells her to leave once the sexual encounter is over and to not cause any trouble due to his existing responsibilities as a parent. He describes his love for his gun and how he is willing to use violence to protect himself. The song has a dark tone and hints at Avalon's troubled past.
Overall, "Girlfriend" paints a picture of a man who is living a glamorous but hollow life, seeking temporary pleasure without any regard for emotional connection or consequences. The song exposes the toxic nature of casual relationships and the dehumanizing effects of objectification.
Line by Line Meaning
Three little birds sitting on my doorstep
There are birds chirping outside my door
Chirp chirp chirpin' when I pull up in my corvette
The birds are chirping even when I arrive in my fancy car
Before sex I like a little foreplay
I enjoy some sexual teasing before getting down to business
Love and sex and a bag of ya-yo
My life is fueled by love, sex, and drugs
don't say nothin' when you leave here
Please don't say anything when you leave my place
Ill let you pet my ferret if he can meet your beaver
I'll let you interact with my pet if I can also engage with your genitalia
I can see me and you together
I can envision us in a romantic relationship
Raw dog on the couch tearin' up the pleather
We'll engage in unprotected sex on the couch and possibly cause some damage
Rub her face, rippin' up the lace
I'll caress her face and tear off her lingerie
Panties to the side as I slide into place
I'll move her panties to the side as I insert myself into her
Smile on her face, tears in her eyes
She appears both happy and emotional
"my daddy didn't love me right" she cried
She confides in me that she had an unfortunate upbringing with her father
Girlfriend, I don't want to be your boyfriend
I'm not interested in a traditional romantic relationship with you
I just thought that we could be friends
I would still like to engage in sexual activity with you despite not being in a relationship
With benefits on the weekend
We can have casual sex on the weekends
So baby, go, go, go
I'm encouraging you to leave now
But when Monday comes, you better pack your bags and hit the road
I'm only interested in a weekend fling, not a long-term commitment
I don't want no trouble that I can't afford
I don't want to deal with any complications or dramas
I got a daughter at home, her name on my neck
I have a daughter and her name is tattooed on my neck as a reminder
I don't need another baby in my life just yet
I'm not looking for more children at this time
I got 99 problems, and your girlfriend's one
I have many problems, and dealing with your girlfriend is one of them
I'm crazy in love with my sawed-off shotgun
I have a love for my weapon
Hand on the pump, bust a window at the pawn shop
I'm holding my shotgun and I'm ready to take action
Reach right in and got blood on my Rolex
I had to get violent and now there's blood on my fancy watch
Take me home and lick my wounds, let me crawl back in the womb
I need some physical and emotional comfort right now
Click, clack, boom, comin' out of the tomb
I'm ready to take on anyone who tries to mess with me
Dead man walkin', singin' out of tune
I'm feeling defeated and broken
Bad attitude, shrewd and rude
I have a negative and unkind personality
Cooler than a pack of coors
I'm very cool and suave
Smooth, like baby nuts, all the ladies in the club listen up
I'm very smooth and charming and all the women are attracted to me
But when Monday comes, you better be in the kitchen cookin' ham and eggs
When the weekend is over, you need to leave and go back to your regular life duties
lookin' hot as the door slammed the back of your head
You need to look good and presentable when you leave
She said "ill be back," I said "yea, whatev"
We have no future plans together
The Av don't like it when you play with me head
I don't appreciate anyone messing with my emotions
Now let me tell you somthin' about the birds and the bees
Let me give you a life lesson about sex and reproduction
The birds is flying and the bees just bug me
I'm not a fan of the buzzing sound bees make
Ugly, honeys want to fuck me, and if I get drunk you might get lucky
Even unattractive women still desire me and if I'm drunk, you may have a chance with me
Guess what, I'm runnin' out of money
I'm running low on funds
You can be my piggy bank, sugar mommy
You can financially support me like a sugar mama
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CISCO ADLER, YESHE PEARL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Michael Olin
All these years later and still hits hard.
Matt R
This song was actually recorded probably around 4-5 years ago. Mickey, scott, and cysco had a group called supergroupie. This was one of three of their songs that made it to the internet.
TigerSham
I love this collaboration! Great feel good, upbeat, party song!!!
Susan Dunn
My new favorite song! Love it!
Bubbbles
That's what I'm talking about! Love it Mickey:)
Cole Penning
I live in OKC and am embarrassed by what happened. I really hope he plays here again.... There's plenty of people here who respect him and his music, including me.
KSTEW58
Heard this song on Faction for the first time. So good!
Brett Poertner
Raw n in your face! I love it!
ChrisCo
I always come back to Mickey. 🤘
detre07
This is awesome