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.
Waiting To Die
Mickey Avalon Lyrics
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It's like a jungle sometimes, it makes me wonder
That God must be one sick motherfucker
So I bust a nut in the sky
Spend another day waiting to die
I came twice this shit as any German sheisse the flick
It's Mickey Avalon all up in your prom
Pissing in the fruit punch with a baby blue tuxedo on
The dopest is rapper this century
I sodomized your father in a federal penitentiary
And on the day I got out
I went to your mother's house and slept on the couch
A street walker selling cock for rock
At the flea market trying to hock my watch
I stay on beat when I work the concrete
Some honeys give me money, and others do my laundry
Mickey Avalon the kosher salami
For twenty you get Chachi for forty he gets you Fonzie
A motherfucker hustler kamikaze
I use to bust tables but now I sell my body
It's like a jungle sometimes, it makes me wonder
That God must be one sick motherfucker
So I bust a nut in the sky
Spend another day waiting to die
It's like a jungle sometimes, it makes me wonder
That God must be one sick motherfucker
So I bust a nut in the sky
Spend another day waiting to die
(Here is how we're gonna do it
For the first time in America
There is a generation of
Visionary-maniac-white-mother-country-dope-fiend-rock'n'roll-freaks
Who are ready to get down)
I deliver quick with the magic stick
Tragedy subside when honeys rub on it
It's Mickey Avalon, dick thick as a baton
The illest motherfucker from here to Vietnam
I used to work nights at Hot Cock dot com
But then I got fired when my mom logged on
I'm on the run, my dad's a bum
I asked my girl if she loved me and she just said 'ummm'
I bust flows that turn nuns to hos
So wake you from your slumber then shake you out ya clothes
There aren't no other late night lover
All up on the track like Scatman Crothers
I'll bust through the shudders, masked in a rubber
Duct tape your mother and butt-rape your brother
Break down the lumber and shake my cucumber
When you're at home alone you know my phone number
It's like a jungle sometimes, it makes me wonder
That God must be one sick motherfucker
So I bust a nut in the sky
Spend another day waiting to die
It's like a jungle sometimes, it makes me wonder
That God must be one sick motherfucker
So I bust a nut in the sky
Spend another day waiting to die
It's like a jungle sometimes, it makes me wonder
That God must be one sick motherfucker
So I bust a nut in the sky
Spend another day waiting to die
It's like a jungle sometimes, it makes me wonder
That God must be one sick motherfucker
So I bust a nut in the sky
Spend another day waiting to die
The song "Waiting to Die" by Mickey Avalon is a controversial and provocative track filled with explicit and graphic references to sex, violence, and drug use. The first line of the song, "We are going to have open sexual intercourse on every street corner of America," sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics, which are filled with dark humor and nihilistic themes. The chorus, "It's like a jungle sometimes, it makes me wonder, that God must be one sick motherfucker, so I bust a nut in the sky, spend another day waiting to die," is a commentary on the chaotic and random nature of life, and how we are all ultimately waiting for death.
The verses of the song are filled with explicit and graphic references to sex, drugs, and violence. Mickey Avalon boasts about his sexual exploits, his drug use, and his criminal behavior. He also makes references to his family and his upbringing, painting a picture of a troubled and dysfunctional life. The lyrics are delivered in a rapid-fire style, with a mix of humor, irony, and cynicism. Despite the dark themes of the song, there is a sense of self-awareness and irony, with Mickey Avalon taking on the persona of a hedonistic outlaw with a sense of humor about his own depravity.
Overall, "Waiting to Die" is a provocative and challenging song that pushes the boundaries of acceptable content in popular music. It is not for everyone, but for those who are able to appreciate its irreverent humor and nihilistic worldview, it is a powerful and unapologetic statement.
Line by Line Meaning
It's like a jungle sometimes, it makes me wonder
The world is a chaotic and confusing place, leading to questions about the existence and intentions of God.
That God must be one sick motherfucker
These chaotic and confusing experiences suggest that God, if they exist, is cruel and twisted.
So I bust a nut in the sky
In response to the disturbing nature of the world and the idea of God, the artist masturbates with a sense of defiance and rebellion.
Spend another day waiting to die
Despite this rebellion, life still feels meaningless and the artist feels stuck in a cycle of waiting for death.
I came twice this shit as any German sheisse the flick
The artist brags about orgasming twice during sex, comparing it to the amount of ejaculation in German pornography.
I'll sperm on your perm, leave cigarette burns on your tits
The artist boasts about sexually dominating women, including ejaculating on their hair and burning their bodies with cigarettes.
It's Mickey Avalon all up in your prom
The artist is present and influential in the subculture of high school proms.
Pissing in the fruit punch with a baby blue tuxedo on
The artist relishes in taboo and inappropriate behavior, including urinating in food and drink at formal events.
The dopest is rapper this century
The artist considers himself the best rapper of the current century.
I sodomized your father in a federal penitentiary
The artist boasts about committing a violent and sexually abusive act against someone's father while in prison.
And on the day I got out
After leaving prison, the artist revels in the freedom and power he feels.
I went to your mother's house and slept on the couch
The artist humiliates someone by telling them that he went to their mother's house and slept on her couch.
A street walker selling cock for rock
The artist describes the life of a sex worker who exchanges sexual services for drugs.
At the flea market trying to hock my watch
The artist is willing to sell or trade his possessions at a low-end marketplace.
I stay on beat when I work the concrete
The artist maintains a sense of rhythm and style while hustling on the streets.
Some honeys give me money, and others do my laundry
The artist receives a variety of services and favors from different women, including financial support and domestic labor.
Mickey Avalon the kosher salami
The artist uses a sexual metaphor to describe himself as a desirable and appealing figure.
For twenty you get Chachi for forty he gets you Fonzie
The artist implies that he can act as a middle man to provide sexual services through a system of negotiation.
A motherfucker hustler kamikaze
The artist describes himself as a ruthless and desperate hustler who is willing to take extreme risks.
I use to bust tables but now I sell my body
The artist describes his transition from legal work to illegal sex work.
I deliver quick with the magic stick
The artist boasts about his sexual prowess and ability to perform quickly.
Tragedy subside when honeys rub on it
The artist suggests that sexual pleasure can alleviate emotional pain.
It's Mickey Avalon, dick thick as a baton
The artist again describes himself as an impressive and desirable sexual partner.
The illest motherfucker from here to Vietnam
The artist considers himself the best and most impressive rapper and hustler in a wide area.
I used to work nights at Hot Cock dot com
The artist previously worked as a phone sex operator.
But then I got fired when my mom logged on
The artist lost his phone sex job when his own mother discovered and logged into the website.
I'm on the run, my dad's a bum
The artist's life is chaotic and unstable, with his father being an unreliable figure and the artist constantly running from something.
I asked my girl if she loved me and she just said 'ummm'
The artist's romantic relationship is strained and uncertain, with his partner giving a noncommittal answer when asked if she loves him.
I bust flows that turn nuns to hos
The artist is proud of his ability to create music that is so sexually charged that it can alter the behavior of religious figures.
So wake you from your slumber then shake you out ya clothes
The artist's music is intended to surprise and shock people out of their complacency and conventional behavior.
There aren't no other late night lover
The artist presents himself as a unique and valuable companion for sexual encounters.
All up on the track like Scatman Crothers
The artist compares himself to a famous musician known for his distinctive voice and style.
I'll bust through the shudders, masked in a rubber
The artist describes his ability and desire to break through doors and engage in sexual activity using protection.
Duct tape your mother and butt-rape your brother
The artist describes committing an extreme and violent act of sexual assault against someone's family members.
Break down the lumber and shake my cucumber
The artist describes his sexual activity in a crude and vulgar manner.
When you're at home alone you know my phone number
The artist is always available for sexual services and can be reached by phone.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAMON EDGE, DAVE COOLEY, HELIOS CREED, JOHN SINCLAIR, YESHE PALJOR PERL
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