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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It Don't Matter
Donavon Frankenreiter Lyrics
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Just want to live naturally.
Time taught you and you taught me,
Nothin' gonna get us down.
Can't you see I said,
If it don't matter to you
It don't matter to me. no no no no
It don't matter to me.
People all around
Makin' sounds and all kinds of noise.
If I could only get there,
Then I could enjoy.
Who they try to be,
Who they tryin' to fool?
Lets change the mood right now,
Turn down the lights,
It's time to cool it down.
If it don't matter to you
It don't matter to me.
If it don't matter to you
It don't matter to me.
Yesterday and what we could be,
It don't matter.
Gettin' more of what we don't need,
It don't matter.
Everything unless I'm with you,
It doesn't matter to me, no.
Bring it on down
Bring it on down to me.
Sing it on down
Sing it on down for me.
Sing it on down
Sing it on down to me.
If it don't matter to you
It don't matter to me.
If it don't matter to you
It don't matter to me. I said,
If it don't matter to you
It don't matter to me. no no no no
If it don't matter to you
It don't matter to me.
Sometimes it don't matter to me.
Don't matter to me.
The song It Don't Matter by Donavon Frankenreiter is about the simple life and finding contentment in the small things. The lyrics emphasize the idea that we should let go of the noise and distractions of the world around us and focus on what really matters, which is being true to ourselves and living naturally. The song acknowledges that there will always be people in our lives who are trying to impress others and put on a facade, but ultimately, if we stay true to ourselves and our own values, nothing can bring us down. The repeated phrase "If it don't matter to you, it don't matter to me" serves as a reminder to not get caught up in the petty things that don't truly affect our lives.
The song also touches on the fleeting nature of material possessions and the importance of human connection above all else. The lines "Yesterday and what we could be, it don't matter. Gettin' more of what we don't need, it don't matter" highlight the idea that we should focus on the present moment and the people in our lives rather than constantly striving for more material goods.
Overall, It Don't Matter is a laid-back, feel-good tune that encourages listeners to simplify their lives and prioritize what truly matters. It serves as a reminder to let go of the things that don't serve us and embrace the simple pleasures of everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday people like you and me,
The common people, just like us, want to live a simple and natural life.
Just want to live naturally.
They desire to live in a simple, unpretentious way.
Time taught you and you taught me,
Experience has taught us life's lessons that we pass on to others.
Nothin' gonna get us down.
We will not be discouraged by life's setbacks.
Can't you see I said,
I'm asking you to understand my perspective on this matter.
If it don't matter to you It don't matter to me. no no no no
If this issue doesn't affect you, it shouldn't be a matter of concern to me.
People all around Makin' sounds and all kinds of noise.
People are everywhere, making many different types of noise.
If I could only get there, Then I could enjoy.
If I could reach a certain place, I would be able to enjoy the moment.
Who they try to be, Who they tryin' to fool?
Who are they trying to impress or deceive?
Lets change the mood right now,Turn down the lights,It's time to cool it down.
Let's change the atmosphere, dim the lights, and calm down.
Yesterday and what we could be,It don't matter.
The past and the possibilities that came with it are no longer important.
Gettin' more of what we don't need,It don't matter.
Acquiring more of something we don't require is unnecessary.
Everything unless I'm with you,It doesn't matter to me, no.
Everything else is unimportant as long as I am with you.
Bring it on down Bring it on down to me.
Lower the tension and bring the mood down to a relaxed state.
Sing it on down Sing it on down for me.
Lower the volume and sing in a calmer tone.
Sing it on down Sing it on down to me.
Singing in a mellow tone can create a peaceful environment.
Sometimes it don't matter to me.Don't matter to me.
Occasionally, the outcome of a situation is immaterial to me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALAN EDWARD GORRIE, DEREK MURPHY, HAMISH STUART, LORENZO DECHALUS, MALCOLM DUNCAN, OWEN ONNIE MCINTYRE, ROGER BALL, STEVE FERRONE
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It Don't Matter
Everyday people like you and me,
Just want to live naturally.
Time taught you and you taught me,
Nothin' gonna get us down.
Can't you see I said,
If it don't matter to you
It don't matter to me. no no no no
If it don't matter to you
It don't matter to me.
People all around
Makin' sounds and all kinds of noise.
If I could only get there,
Then I could enjoy.
Who they try to be,
Who they tryin' to fool?
Lets change the mood right now,
Turn down the lights,
It's time to cool it down.
If it don't matter to you
It don't matter to me.
If it don't matter to you
It don't matter to me.
Yesterday and what we could be,
It don't matter.
Gettin' more of what we don't need,
It don't matter.
Everything unless I'm with you,
It doesn't matter to me, no.
Bring it on down
Bring it on down to me.
Sing it on down
Sing it on down for me.
Sing it on down
Sing it on down to me.
If it don't matter to you
It don't matter to me.
If it don't matter to you
It don't matter to me. I said,
If it don't matter to you
It don't matter to me. no no no no
If it don't matter to you
It don't matter to me.
Sometimes it don't matter to me.
Don't matter to me.
@hoodiegirlx1337
Who else randomly remembered this song and came here 🤔💜💜💜
@stephaniemathusa9430
So nice, listened twice🎛🤗❣
@craigslawncareherveybay2416
Just now!
@hughk6365
Perfect
@shadowslayer7892
Just did after 6 years and welcome back now that you got this notification
@hoodiegirlx1337
@@shadowslayer7892 thank you ✌️
@abassa1
2020 anyone ? Come on, hope no one forgot this beautiful natural song !
@007JoSuE007
Donavon is part of my playlist all the time. :D
@Joseph-yg9nx
Oh yeah! 2020! He'll always have a spot on that playlist.
@giovanaleaopalearizamboni4796
Yes :3