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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Call Me Papa
Donavon Frankenreiter Lyrics
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And the moon goes down
Another sleepless night
Another sleepless town
I got you
I got you
Whenever I think about
I change my mind instead
To what I still got
Cause I got you
I said I got you
Well you can call me papa
And I'll call you baby
Don't forget your momma's my baby too
Wherever you go
Whatever you do
I will be there
I'll be there for you
Soon enough you know
I'll be around
But that ain't soon enough
Cause it ain't right now
I need you
I said I got you
When you close your eyes
And you drift to sleep
From time to time
I hope you're running to me
I'm thinking of you
I hope you see me to
Well you can call me papa
And I'll call you baby
Don't forget your momma's my baby too
Wherever you go
Whatever you do
I will be there
I'll be there for you
Well you can call me papa
And I'll call you baby
Don't forget your momma's my baby too
Wherever you go
Whatever you do
I will be there
I'll be there for you
Donavon Frankenreiter's song "Call Me Papa" is a song about longing and appreciation for the important people in his life. The song begins with the setting of a sleepless night in an unfamiliar town, and the comfort he finds in knowing that he has the person he loves with him. He sings about changing his focus from what he has lost to what he still has, which is his loved one. The chorus of the song is an endearing exchange between two people, with the singer offering to be the other's protector or "papa", and the other being his "baby". He reminds the "baby" that the singer's own "momma" is the "baby" too. The verse continues with the assertion that no matter what happens or where either of them are, the singer will always be there for them.
The second verse of the song shifts the focus to the loved one. The singer expresses that he is hoping to be in the other person's thoughts as they drift off to sleep. He acknowledges that though he cannot be there right now, he is looking forward to when he can be around again. The song's theme continues to be one of a deep connection and devotion between two people, with the singer pledging to always protect and care for his loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
Moon comes up
The moon rises in the sky
And the moon goes down
The moon sets and disappears from view
Another sleepless night
Unable to sleep through the night
Another sleepless town
A place where it's hard to get a good night's sleep
I got you
I have your support or companionship
Whenever I think about
Whenever my mind wanders to
What I lost
Things or people that are no longer mine
I change my mind instead
I redirect my thoughts to something else
To what I still got
To the things and people that are still in my life
Cause I got you
Because I have your love and support
I said I got you
I repeat that I have your support
Well you can call me papa
You may address me as 'papa'
And I'll call you baby
I will address you as 'baby'
Don't forget your momma's my baby too
Remember that your mother is also important to me
Wherever you go
No matter where you travel
Whatever you do
No matter what activities you engage in
I will be there
I will always be there
I'll be there for you
I will support and assist you
Soon enough you know
You are aware that it won't be too long
I'll be around
I'll be nearby
But that ain't soon enough
But it won't be soon enough for my liking
Cause it ain't right now
Because I want it to happen now, not later
I need you
I rely on you for support and companionship
When you close your eyes
Before you fall asleep
And you drift to sleep
When you begin to fall asleep
From time to time
Occasionally
I hope you're running to me
I hope you're dreaming about coming to me
I'm thinking of you
You're on my mind
I hope you see me to
I hope you dream we are together
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SAMUEL BARNES, JEAN OLIVIER, J JACKSON, D MYERS
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