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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Heading Home
Donavon Frankenreiter Lyrics
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You said it's the latest and the greatest but I know that its not
Be somebody you don't want to be
Didn't even exist last year but now its what we need
Oh no not me, oh no not me
Because I'm heading home, I'm heading home
I guess it won't be agreed around here when they're born
Once it's really gone, then it's really gone for good
Just because you can doesn't mean that you should
Oh no not here, oh no not now
Because I'm heading home, I'm heading home
Go somewhere you've never gone
Sing something that you've never sang
Think about something that you've never thought
And if you're going to give him everything you've got
Oh yeah right here, oh yeah right now
Because I'm heading home, I'm heading home
I'm heading home, I'm heading home
Oh yeah right here, oh yeah right now
Because we're heading home, we're heading home
We're heading home, we're heading home
The lyrics to Donovan Frankenreiter's song "Heading Home" speak to the desire to be authentic and true to oneself, despite the pressures of society to conform to certain expectations. The opening lines suggest that there are things in life that are unattainable, even if someone claims they are the "latest and the greatest." The singer recognizes that there is no substitute for the intangible qualities that make someone unique and valuable. They resist the urge to compromise and "be somebody you don't want to be." Instead, the singer is "heading home," embracing who they are and where they come from, rather than trying to fit into someone else's mold.
The second half of the song echoes this sentiment, encouraging the listener to push beyond their comfort zone and try new things. "Go somewhere you've never gone, sing something that you've never sang, think about something that you've never thought." This is followed by the caution "just because you can doesn't mean that you should," a reminder that not all new experiences are worth pursuing. Ultimately, the chorus emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and "heading home" to that place of authenticity and genuine connection.
Line by Line Meaning
You try sell something that just can't be brought
You attempt to persuade people to buy something that is intangible and cannot be bought with money
You said it's the latest and the greatest but I know that its not
You claim that it is the most advanced and excellent, but it is false and not true
Be somebody you don't want to be
Act differently from your true self in order to fit in with others
Didn't even exist last year but now its what we need
It did not exist in the past year, but now it has become indispensable
Oh no not me, oh no not me
Because I'm heading home, I'm heading home
I do not want to be part of this anymore because I am going back to where I belong
You try to tell dad something that you've never been told
You attempt to inform your father about something that you have never learned about before
I guess it won't be agreed around here when they're born
I suppose it will not be accepted here because it contradicts their tradition and beliefs
Once it's really gone, then it's really gone for good
Once it has disappeared entirely, it is gone forever
Just because you can doesn't mean that you should
You should not do something just because you have the capability to do it
Oh no not here, oh no not now
Because I'm heading home, I'm heading home
I do not want to be present in this present moment because I am going back to where I belong
Go somewhere you've never gone
Sing something that you've never sang
Think about something that you've never thought
And if you're going to give him everything you've got
Explore new places, sing unheard tunes, contemplate unusual ideas and if you wish to give your all to someone
Oh yeah right here, oh yeah right now
Because I'm heading home, I'm heading home
I'm heading home, I'm heading home
Right here and right now I am leaving this place and returning to my true home
Oh yeah right here, oh yeah right now
Because we're heading home, we're heading home
We're heading home, we're heading home
We are all heading home together right now and right here
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