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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Keeping Me Away from You
Donavon Frankenreiter Lyrics
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Down and ill but you don't show it
From a million miles away
You never know why I can't stay but
It's been so lone yeah
It's been so wrong yeah
The one thing I remember most are those things you say
Good times bad times
All feels like a just lost a friend
You give I take sorry for last mistakes
Keeping me away from
The good times bad times
Up again down again
All feels like a just lost a friend
You give I take sorry for last mistakes
And shine on love
'cause when you do we can stay along through
Anything that comes our way anything that keeps me waiting for
These sad songs yeah
Keep moving on yeah
And baby when the night falls hard I'll confort you in
The good times bad times
Up again down again
All feels like a just lost a friend
Keeping me away from
The good times bad times
Up again down again
All feels like a just lost a friend
You give I take sorry for last mistakes
Keeping me away from you
(oh oh oh oh)
(Keeping me away from you oh oh oh oh)
(Keeping me away from you)
So shine on love
(oh oh oh oh keeping me away from you)
Oh just... just shine on
Good times bad times
Up again down again...
You give I take sorry for last mistakes
And hey hey
Good times bad times
Up again down again...
All feels like a just lost a friend
You give I take sorry for last mistakes
Keeping me away from
The good times bad times
Up again down again
All feels like a just lost a friend
You give I take sorry for last mistakes
Just keeping me away from you
They're just keeping me away from you
The lyrics to Donavon Frankenreiter's song "Keeping Me Away from You" seem to describe a relationship that is not going well. The singer seems to understand that his partner is struggling, even when she doesn't show it. He cannot explain why he can't stay with her, but he knows that he has been away for too long and that things have gone wrong. The singer remembers the things his partner said in the past, and these words haunt him. He apologizes for past mistakes and feels like he has lost a friend.
Despite the sadness in the lyrics, the song ends on a positive note. The singer promises to comfort his partner when she is feeling down and to stay with her through anything that comes their way. He urges her to keep shining and promises that they will get through their difficulties together. The lyrics are raw and honest, showing the complexity of relationships and the struggles that people face when trying to make them work.
Line by Line Meaning
And I know when you're
I am aware when you're feeling down and unwell, even if you do not show it.
Down and ill but you don't show it
You might be feeling low or sick, but you choose not to display it openly.
From a million miles away
I can sense this emotional distance, even if we are physically far apart.
You never know why I can't stay but
I cannot explain why I feel the need to leave, but it is necessary for me to do so.
It's been so lone yeah
We have been apart for so long, and it has been difficult for me.
It's been so wrong yeah
Being away from you has not felt right, and it makes me unhappy.
The one thing I remember most are those things you say
The most memorable moments are the conversations we had, and the things you said to me.
Good times bad times
We have gone through both happy and tough times together.
Up again down again
We have experienced highs and lows in our relationship.
All feels like a just lost a friend
I feel like I have lost a close companion, and it is difficult to cope with.
You give I take sorry for last mistakes
I understand that we have made mistakes in the past, and I am willing to take accountability for my actions.
Keeping me away from
The distance between us is the reason for keeping us apart.
And shine on love
Keep your positivity and radiance shining through, my love.
'cause when you do we can stay along through
When you shine, we can continue to weather anything that comes our way.
Anything that comes our way anything that keeps me waiting for
We can handle any obstacle that arises, and I will wait patiently for us to be together again.
These sad songs yeah
These melancholy tunes reflect how I am feeling in your absence.
Keep moving on yeah
I need to keep pushing forward and continue with my life, even without you being here.
And baby when the night falls hard I'll confort you in
During difficult times, I promise to provide comfort and support for you.
Oh oh oh oh keeping me away from you
The distance between us is what is preventing us from being together.
Oh just... just shine on
Keep being bright and positive, my love.
And hey hey
Listen up, my love.
Keeping me away from you
Our physical separation is what is keeping us apart.
They're just keeping me away from you
External factors are the reason for our separation, not a lack of love between us.
Writer(s): Donavon Frankenreiter, Mark Weinberg
Contributed by Landon A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lil ebah
What a beautiful song
tfeldens
nice song!!!! Keep doing like this Donavon!!! regards from Brazil!
Damien Hyerlé
Excellent music, excellent glow album, excellent futur gigs in France ;)
Italo Moreira
muito fodaah.. pqp'
Lais Luzano
Donavon, since you're married, I think your son has to marry me haha always lovely song <3
kevin king
this is awsome..
Meana Beana
I love this song and I saw those cables. Let's just go.
AnCient sOuL & AnTiHEro
Should has 600 mio more views then lady gaga boring shit e.g.
Just my opinion and the proof that the world doesn't has an own opinion abt music and no clue abt good music and especially abt music in generel.
This is in my opinion a masterpiece. Piece!
Lil ebah
The video is cool too
Jeroen Bendeler
nice