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.
On And On
Mickey Avalon Lyrics
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Drop and give me somethin they can comprehend,
The ass back photograph bags that your friends so grab that again cast out to the wind, in 'bout,
4 seconds Avalon will give you what you need,
Raw-doggin til we bleed,
Force feed horse meet to your sweet buttercup,
Baby you ain't seen the likes of me I wouldn't press my luck,
Sicker than your mom kickin' heroin,
On and On and On without warnin,
And I ain't leavin til 6 in the morning,
Cause I was born in the back of a black cadillac
(and that's a true fact)
And I was raised in the porno peak up in fairfax,
(And that's a true fact)
I live alone with my dead mother's bones and her 2 cats,
(Ooh you knew that?)
I'm that freak don't teach your kids how to do that,
(But they already knew that.)
Tossed around in the lost and found,
Dads and moms chased me out of town,
But Avalon is always up for the task,
I got a monkey on my back with his dick in my ass,
Been tryin' to fuck this monkey since algabra class, but now I'm just a poor junkie runnin 'round for cash,
Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies, but every night of the week I got an alibi.
On and On and On and On and On,
Sicker than your mom kickin' heroin,
On and On and On without warnin,
And I ain't leavin til 6 in the morning,
Cause I was born in the back of a black cadillac
(And that's a true fact)
And I was raised in the porno peak up in fairfax,
(and that's a true fact)
I live alone with my dead mother's bones and her 2 cats,
(Ooh you knew that?)
I'm that freak don't teach your kids how to do that,
(But they already knew that.)
I make it slip like the ground when the snow comes down,
There's still pretty ladys up to have the Av around.
Down for Glory in an evening gown,
At 40 stories now I'm breathin loud,
If only grand dad could see me now, (now)
Pissin off the roof in this seedy town, (town)
So watch me shake my zuchini now,
They call me dumb on Doheny now.
Cause I was born in the back of a black cadillac
(And that's a true fact)
And I was raised in the porno peak up in fairfax,
(And that's a true fact)
I live alone with my dead mother's bones and her 2 cats,
(Ooh you knew that?)
I'm that freak don't teach your kids how to do that,
(But they already knew that.)
In Mickey Avalon's song "On and On," the artist seems to be boasting about his reckless lifestyle and questionable behavior. With lyrics such as "Raw-doggin til we bleed" and "Force feed horse meat to your sweet buttercup," Avalon appears to revel in his depravity. He references his upbringing in the "porno peak" of Fairfax and living alone with his dead mother's bones and her two cats, perhaps hinting at a troubled childhood that led him down this path.
The chorus repeatedly chants "On and On and On and On and On, Sicker than your mom kickin' heroin," driving home the message that Avalon is unstoppable in his debauchery. He seems to take pride in being called a "freak" and rejects any attempts to teach him how to behave. The lyrics are both graphic and disturbing, painting a picture of a life consumed by addiction and a desire for attention.
Overall, "On and On" is a dark and unsettling portrayal of a life gone wrong. Avalon's lyrics suggest a reckless abandon and lack of concern for authority or morality. The song may be interpreted as a cautionary tale or a celebration of hedonism, depending on the listener's perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on won't you come on, it's time again,
Let's get this party started and not waste any time.
Drop and give me somethin they can comprehend,
Show me what you've got that everyone can understand and appreciate.
The ass back photograph bags that your friends so grab that again cast out to the wind, in 'bout,
Your friends may have cast aside your old photos, but I am still here for you and will give you everything you need.
4 seconds Avalon will give you what you need,
I am quick to deliver and will provide you with everything you require in just a few moments.
Raw-doggin til we bleed,
We'll keep going hard and fast until we can't anymore.
Force feed horse meet to your sweet buttercup,
I'll give you something you don't expect and spice up your life.
Baby you ain't seen the likes of me I wouldn't press my luck,
I am one of a kind, and you wouldn't want to test your luck with me.
On and On and On and On and On,
We'll keep going endlessly, there's no stopping us.
Sicker than your mom kickin' heroin,
I'm wilder than you could imagine, even crazier than a mother going cold turkey from heroin.
On and On and On without warnin,
Our party won't stop spontaneously without warning.
And I ain't leavin til 6 in the morning,
I plan to party all night long, until the sun comes up.
Cause I was born in the back of a black cadillac (and that's a true fact) And I was raised in the porno peak up in fairfax, (And that's a true fact) I live alone with my dead mother's bones and her 2 cats, (Ooh you knew that?) I'm that freak don't teach your kids how to do that, (But they already knew that.)
I come from a strange and unique background and lifestyle, but it's what makes me who I am.
Tossed around in the lost and found,
I've been through tough times and felt like I was forgotten, but I never gave up.
Dads and moms chased me out of town,
I had a troubled childhood and didn't feel welcomed by many.
But Avalon is always up for the task,
I'm always ready to take on new challenges and opportunities to party.
I got a monkey on my back with his dick in my ass,
I've got some wild and crazy things going on in my life, and I'm not afraid to share them with others.
Been tryin' to fuck this monkey since algabra class, but now I'm just a poor junkie runnin 'round for cash,
I've been pursuing this wild lifestyle for a long time, and now I'm just chasing money to keep it going.
Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies, but every night of the week I got an alibi.
I may not always tell the truth, but I've always got something to say to explain my behavior.
I make it slip like the ground when the snow comes down,
I'm always on the move and can slip away when needed.
There's still pretty ladys up to have the Av around.
Despite my wild lifestyle, there are still women who want to be around me.
Down for Glory in an evening gown,
I'm down for anything, even dressing up for a good time.
At 40 stories now I'm breathin loud,
I live life to the fullest and make a lot of noise doing it.
If only grand dad could see me now, (now) Pissin off the roof in this seedy town, (town)
I'm living the life my grandfather could never imagine, even if it means doing things like peeing off the roof in a less than desirable area.
So watch me shake my zuchini now,
I'll continue to dance and impress anyone who watches me.
They call me dumb on Doheny now.
Some people may mock or insult me, but I don't let it bring me down.
Contributed by Blake V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
080loky
One of my absolute favorites. Song and artist!!!
jayz123321
you describe it best when you say "Mickey is the sick ass pimp we all love to bump in our rides" Perfect.
R F
Nice song! Love it.
Kira Nicole
This song is so good when you're stoned.
Heather Harris
Pretty ladies love to have the Av around
Warrior 4 God !
Is it, lets smoke one, kira nicole, i wanna find out how good this song is 😎
Charles Fairfax, IV
even better when not - Avalon's lyrics are amazing and his flow is THE BEST
but yeah its awesome when stoned too
BrokeNGliTteR
He's awesome.. nuff said!
jenny jones
Mickey Avalon= MY Hero!!! Love at first listen
gbuck1212
this is one of mickeys best...