Frankenreiter started playing in the group, Peanut Butter and Jam, at the age of 18. In 1996 he began to seriously pursue a musical career when he formed the band Sunchild. In Sunchild, Frankenreiter was the lead guitar player but did not sing. The band had a 70s rock sound similar in style to The Black Crowes. They released their first CD, Barefoot & Live, on Surfdog Records in 1997. Produced by Gary Hoey, the live album featured covers of The Allman Brothers Band, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Rolling Stones, and Van Morrison, as well as several originals. California Honey followed in 2000 on their own Sunchild Records. This studio album is now out-of-print. Sunchild disbanded in 2001 and Frankenreiter went on to pursue a solo career.
In 2002, Frankenreiter signed with Brushfire Records. His self-titled solo album, Donavon Frankenreiter, was recorded with co-producers Jack Johnson and Mario Caldato Jr. Johnson appears on the album, as do G. Love and Eels member Koool G. Murder. The album was released in April 2004 in Australia due to his high profile in that country from his support gigs for Jack Johnson and from Frankenreiter’s own surfing career. He toured Australia in April 2004, helping the album reach the top forty of the ARIA albums chart. Gary Jules was his support act on this tour. The album was released in the United States one month later, on 11 May 2004.
In 2006, Frankenreiter left Brushfire Records and signed with Lost Highway Records, home of such notable artists as Elvis Costello, Ryan Adams and Willie Nelson. His follow-up album, Move by Yourself, was released on June 6, 2006. Soon afterwards Donavon recorded a song called "Lovely Day" with Koool G., which was featured on the soundtracks to two films, Snakes on a Plane that same year and Georgia Rule in 2007.
In 2010 Donavon parted ways with Lost Highway Records and formed his own label, Liquid Tambourine Records. He subsequently recorded and released his fourth studio album of original material entitled "Glow", which was produced by Mark Weinberg.
In early 2012, Donavon cut ties with band mates Eric Brigmond, Craig Barnette, and Pete Winders, but maintained ties with original band member Matt Grundy.
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All Around Us
Donavon Frankenreiter Lyrics
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My mind is running
But I don't know
When to speed up, even slow down
This road here laughs at me like I'm a clown
But you got to go around the world that's around you
Go out on the streets that surround you
Love is all we got
I said , love is all we got
A sense of worth when the day is done
'Cause you tried your hardest out on the run
You looke back and wonder if it's all worth it
But you can never put a price on the days that we're perfect
But you got to go around the world that's around you
Go out on the streets that surround you
One day we'll all be tired
Love is all we got, got, got baby
Love is all we got
Yo know we got, got, got, baby
Love is all we got
Go Out and find some
Find some love
Go out and find some
Find some love
Go out and find some
Go out and find some love
Well I don't know if you love or hat it
But it's better than a book in a room that is faded
So cover up these scars that are on my feet
With only the beautiful pictures of all the people we meet
But you got to go around the world that's around you
Go out on the streets that surround you
One day we'll all be taught
I said, love is all we got, got, got, baby
Love is all we got
I said we got, got baby
Love is all we got
Oh find some love, find some love
You got to, you got to find some love
Why don't you, oh why don't you find some love
You just got to go out on the streets that surround you
You just got to go around the world that's around you
You just got to find some, find some, find some love
It's gonna feel so good
When you find some, when you find some
It's gonna feel so good when you get some love
I said you got to find some love
Oh it's gonna feel so good, it's gonna feel so good
When you find it, Oh when you find it
You got to, you got to find some love
It's all around you, it's all around you
I said it's all around you
You got to find some
Yeah yeah yeah
You got to find some love
All Around Us by Donavon Frankenreiter is a soulful and introspective composition that encourages listeners to take a step back from their busy lives and appreciate the love that surrounds them. The song opens with the singer reflecting on their current situation - "It's six in the morning and not a place to go, my mind is running but I don't know when to speed up, even slow down." They then acknowledge the many obstacles in life that can make it seem impossible to find peace and happiness - "This road here laughs at me like I'm a clown." However, despite these challenges, the singer offers a simple solution to finding happiness; one must "go around the world that's around you" and "go out on the streets that surround you" in order to find love. The song's chorus - "One day we'll all be taught, love is all we got" - emphasizes the importance of love and the unique power it holds to bring people together.
The second verse begins by expanding on the idea that true happiness comes from trying your best and taking chances, even if it's uncertain whether the end result will be worth it - "A sense of worth when the day is done, 'cause you tried your hardest out on the run. You look back and wonder if it's all worth it, but you can never put a price on the days that we're perfect." The singer then encourages listeners to search for love, even if it means taking risks and facing vulnerability - "Well I don't know if you love or hate it, but it's better than a book in a room that is faded. So cover up these scars that are on my feet with only the beautiful pictures of all the people we meet."
In essence, All Around Us is a reminder to stop and smell the roses. Life can be busy and difficult, but true happiness can be found by simply taking the time to appreciate the love that surrounds us.
Line by Line Meaning
It's six in the morning and not a plae to go
It's early and I have nothing planned for today
My mind is running
I am restless and thinking a lot
But I don't know
I am unsure of what to do or where to go
When to speed up, even slow down
I am unsure of how to approach life's challenges
This road here laughs at me like I'm a clown
I feel like life is mocking me for being lost
But you got to go around the world that's around you
You need to explore and appreciate the world around you
Go out on the streets that surround you
Explore your local area and the people within it
One day we'll all be taught
We will eventually come to understand that love is most important
Love is all we got
Love is the most valuable thing in life
A sense of worth when the day is done
Feeling accomplished at the end of the day
'Cause you tried your hardest out on the run
Feeling proud of yourself for trying your best
You looke back and wonder if it's all worth it
Questioning if the sacrifices made were worth it
But you can never put a price on the days that we're perfect
The days that go perfectly are priceless and can't be bought
Go Out and find some
Look for love
Find some love
Discover the love that surrounds you
Well I don't know if you love or hat it
I don't know if love is something you enjoy or despise
But it's better than a book in a room that is faded
Love is better than being alone in a dark and forgotten place
So cover up these scars that are on my feet
Hiding the past hurts and pains
With only the beautiful pictures of all the people we meet
Filling life with happy memories of the people we encounter
Oh find some love, find some love
Continuing to encourage the search for love
You got to, you got to find some love
Emphasizing the importance of love in life
It's gonna feel so good
Feeling of happiness when love is found
When you find some, when you find some
Reiterating the importance of finding love
Yeah yeah yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and positivity toward the search for love
You got to find some love
Repeating the necessity of finding love
It's all around you, it's all around you
Love is present in everything and everyone around us
I said it's all around you
Repeating the idea that love is all around us
You got to find some
Emphasizing the importance of seeking love
Contributed by Alyssa B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ladina H
So positiv and heart warming! Go go segnor Frankenreiter * *
Inês Matos
Preciso da letra desta música! Alguém??
Gilvando Furtado
Very nice.
Brian Zenteno
I'm needing a board, Donavon...
Duttelut M.
♥
Horas TadeNovo
you guys are quite enjoyed more vlw
Bruno Dilly
Shoow.