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.
dance
Mickey Avalon Lyrics
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I wanna watch you
I wanna watch you dance, dance, dance
Dance if you want to I wanna watch you
I wanna watch you dance all night long.
Front to the back left to the right
Who came here to get fucked tonight
Lipstick red with my name in light
Lightnin' struck crashed and?
Smashed the glass at the dragonfly
Back on the pipe but that's alright
'Cause your bitch and my friend got you sleepin' tight?
And so is your mom smokin' tar?
Can't go far 'cause I stole the car
Hundred by the double with the needle in my arm
And the police man keep ringin' the alarm.
Well you can dance if you want to
I wanna watch you
I wanna watch you dance, dance, dance
Dance if you want to I wanna watch you
I wanna watch you dance all night long.
One to the two
Three to the five
Who came here to get drunk and drive
Mickey Avalon and I guess at the time
At the town at the touch on my mother fuckin' mind.
Sittin' in Charlotte, North Caroline
On the greyhound bus caddy on my mind
Sun shine heroin and whine
And you wonder why your lady keep my telephone line
Ringing all the time
Can't you read the sign
Long haired hippies they need not apply
Hundred by the double with the crack in the pipe
With the police man keep flashin' them lights
Well you can dance if you want to
I wanna watch you
I wanna watch you dance, dance, dance
Dance if you want to I wanna watch you
I wanna watch you dance all night long.
Ain't nobody on the mic as nice (who)
Mickey Avalon rollin' pink fuzzy dice.
Hit it take all your money and split
Out the back with your honey and my illegit kid
Sniffin' riddlin' at the holiday inn
gettin' loose in the pool with some juice and gin
Two sets of twins takin' a swim
With a snorkle and fins in my aquarium
Hundred by the double with da bag of dust
And the police man got his hands on my nuts.
What!?
What!?
Well you can dance if you want to
I wanna watch you
I wanna watch you dance, dance, dance
Dance if you want to I wanna watch you
I wanna watch you dance all night long.
All night long
The lyrics to Mickey Avalon's song "Dance" are relatively simple and repetitive, with the majority of the song revolving around the chorus which encourages listeners to dance while the singer watches. However, the verses are more complex and tell a story of wild and reckless behavior. The first verse mentions a party or club where the singer is watching their friends and potential sexual partners dance. They also mention being high on drugs ("high as a kite") and causing some sort of disturbance at the club ("smashed the glass at the dragonfly"). The second verse shifts to a different setting, with the singer traveling on a bus to Charlotte, North Carolina. They mention being under the influence of drugs and alcohol ("sun shine heroin and whine") and hint at having relationships with multiple women ("and you wonder why your lady keep my telephone line."). The chorus repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the desire of the singer to watch others dance.
The song seems to be about living life to the fullest and indulging in hedonistic pleasures. The singer is unapologetic about their drug use and reckless behavior, reveling in the excitement of the moment. They are drawn to the energy of the dance floor and enjoy watching others let loose and have fun. The lyrics also suggest a sense of detachment or alienation from others, indicating that the singer may feel disconnected from society or their own emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you can dance if you want to
You have the option to dance, it's up to you
I wanna watch you
I'm interested in observing you
I wanna watch you dance, dance, dance
I want to watch you dance continuously
Dance if you want to I wanna watch you
Again, dancing is optional, but I still want to watch
I wanna watch you dance all night long.
I want to observe your dancing for an extended period of time
Front to the back left to the right
Describing the different areas of a room or dance floor
Who came here to get fucked tonight
Asking who has come to this place with the intention of having sex
By Mickey Avalon high as a kite
Referring to himself, Mickey Avalon, under the influence of drugs
Lipstick red with my name in light
Describing a sign or advertisement with his name on it in bright red lipstick color
Lightnin' struck crashed and?
Not quite clear, appears to be unfinished or ambiguous
Smashed the glass at the dragonfly
Breaking or damaging the glass at the venue location, Dragonfly
Back on the pipe but that's alright
Referring to drug use and the decision to continue using, despite consequences
'Cause your bitch and my friend got you sleepin' tight?
Not quite clear, could possibly refer to someone being tricked or caught sleeping
And so is your mom smokin' tar?
Asking if someone's mother also uses drugs
Can't go far 'cause I stole the car
Stating that he can't travel long distances because he has stolen a car
Hundred by the double with the needle in my arm
Referring to drug use and injection with a needle
And the police man keep ringin' the alarm.
Referring to police intervention or trouble with the law
One to the two
Three to the five
Counting or numerically organizing information
Who came here to get drunk and drive
Asking who has come to this place with the intention of drinking and then driving
Mickey Avalon and I guess at the time
At the town at the touch on my mother fuckin' mind.
Referring to himself and his own experiences and thoughts
Sittin' in Charlotte, North Caroline
On the greyhound bus caddy on my mind
Describing his location and thoughts while on a greyhound bus
Sun shine heroin and whine
Possibly describing a contrast between positive and negative experiences
And you wonder why your lady keep my telephone line
Ringing all the time
Insinuating that he is involved with another person's significant other and they are frequently contacting him
Can't you read the sign
Long haired hippies they need not apply
Referring to exclusion or discrimination of certain people based on appearance or lifestyle
Hundred by the double with the crack in the pipe
Referring to drug use and the smoking of crack cocaine
With the police man keep flashin' them lights
Referring to police intervention or trouble with the law
Ain't nobody on the mic as nice (who)
Mickey Avalon rollin' pink fuzzy dice.
Referring to himself as a skilled artist and gambler
Hit it take all your money and split
Out the back with your honey and my illegit kid
Describing taking someone's money and leaving behind a child that he has fathered but not taken responsibility for
Sniffin' riddlin' at the holiday inn
Referring to drug use and the consumption of Ritalin
gettin' loose in the pool with some juice and gin
Describing a relaxed and carefree environment with alcohol and swimming
Two sets of twins takin' a swim
With a snorkle and fins in my aquarium
Describing an unusual or fantastical image of two sets of twins swimming in an aquarium, possibly under the influence of drugs
Hundred by the double with da bag of dust
Referring to drug use and possession of cocaine
And the police man got his hands on my nuts.
Referring to police intervention or trouble with the law
What!?
What!?
Possible interjection or exclamation, unclear context
Well you can dance if you want to
I wanna watch you
I wanna watch you dance, dance, dance
Dance if you want to I wanna watch you
I wanna watch you dance all night long.
Repeated chorus, expressing interest in watching someone dance for an extended period of time
All night long
Describing the duration of time he wants to observe someone dancing
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CISCO ADLER, YESHE PEARL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Derrick Dean
Love this song
Colin Garvin
sick ass beat ;)
Mercier Audrey
This song is sooo HOT!
Tommaso Baldan
Ho ascoltato questa canzone in un film e non mi ricordo dove... Qualcuno lo sà? Fantastica!
MrJorgeneto100
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