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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Everytime
Donavon Frankenreiter Lyrics
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Tell me there ain't no one else at all
I said ain't no one
You can take my day into night
Still give me all that lovin' light
That's what you do
Every time you walk out that door
I just love you more
Every time you walk out that door
I just love you more
Baby
Won't you stay here with me
With me
Make me an offer I can't refuse
Make me an offer where you won't lose
I said you won't lose
My heart is tremblin' minus two
For your love ain't no deal I want to lose
I said no
I don't want to lose
Every time you walk out that door
I just love you more
Baby
Won't you stay here with me
Every time you walk out that door
I just love you more
Baby won't you stay here with me
Stay here with me yeah
If I let you borrow my tomorrow
Would you just stay with me today
If I let you borrow my tomorrow
Would you just stay with me
Stay with me girl
Every time you walk out that door
Baby won't you stay here with me, today
In Donavon Frankenreiter's song "Everytime", the lyrics explore a love that is so intense and powerful that nothing in the world can compare. The opening verse paints a serene picture of watching the moon rise and the sun fall, with the singer expressing the belief that there is no one else in the world at that moment. This sets the stage for the love that is about to be described: a love that can turn day into night, but still provide a warmth and light that can never be extinguished. With every time that the object of the singer's affection walks out the door, the love grows stronger, begging the question: won't you just stay here with me?
The second verse continues this theme of an all-consuming love that can't be avoided. The singer is willing to do anything to keep this love, inviting the object of their affection to make an offer they can't refuse. However, the singer also acknowledges that this love is worth everything, and that they are not willing to lose it for anything. The chorus returns, repeating the plea for the object of the singer's affection to stay with them.
Overall, the lyrics of the song indicate a love that is so strong that the singer is willing to leave everything else behind, and prioritize staying with the object of their affection. This idea is conveyed through simple yet evocative imagery of natural phenomena like the moon and sun, and through a repeated chorus that emphasizes the singer's love.
Line by Line Meaning
Watchin' the moon rise and the sun fall
I am observing the natural beauty of the moon rising and sun falling.
Tell me there ain't no one else at all
I want to be told that there is no-one else in the world except me and my beloved.
I said ain't no one
I reiterate my sentiment that there is no-one else around.
You can take my day into night
You have the power to make my day turn into night.
Still give me all that lovin' light
But even then, you give me all the love and light that I need.
That's what you do
This is your incredible ability.
Every time you walk out that door
Whenever you leave my sight.
I just love you more
I love you more and more every time you leave me.
Won't you just stay here with me
I implore you to stay with me and not leave.
Baby
A term of endearment for my beloved.
With me
I want you to be with me always.
Make me an offer I can't refuse
Convince me with an irresistible offer.
Make me an offer where you won't lose
Present me with an enticing proposal where you won't be at a disadvantage.
I said you won't lose
I reassure you that you won't be at a disadvantage.
My heart is tremblin' minus two
My heart is skipping a beat out of love.
For your love ain't no deal I want to lose
I don't want to lose the chance to have your love in my life.
Every time you walk out that door
Each time you go away.
Baby won't you stay here with me
Please stay with me, my beloved.
Stay here with me yeah
I want you to remain with me forever.
If I let you borrow my tomorrow
If I allow you to have control over my future.
Would you just stay with me today
Will you continue to stay with me today and beyond tomorrow.
Stay with me girl
I want you to be with me always.
Every time you walk out that door
Every time you leave me alone.
Baby won't you stay here with me, today
Please stay with me today and always, my beloved.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL BOLTON, MARK MANGOLD
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