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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So Far Away
Donavon Frankenreiter Lyrics
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Trying to break through to you
I'm on the other side of this world
I wish I was there with you
All these days and all these nights
Thinking about you my friend
I can't wait to get back home
Even though I can hear your voice
Don't you know that touch is my choice
Even though I can hear your voice
Your still so far away
Remember those times driving down the coast
Stopping at all the spots we love the most
Watching the wind blowing through your hair
Living our life like we just don't care
All these days and all these nights
Thinking about you my friend
I can't wait to get back home
And do it all over again
Even though I can hear your voice
Don't you know that touch is my choice
Even though I can hear your voice
Your still so far away
You know that your still so far away
I'm on the telephone but your still
So far away
I'm over here but your still
So far away
I let you know that
Even though I can hear your voice
Don't you know that touch is my choice
Even though I can hear your voice
Your still so far away
Remember those times on the telephone line
Trying to break through to you
(Your so far away)
Remember those times driving down the coast
Trying to break through to you
(So far away)
So far away
The song "So Far Away" by Donavon Frankenreiter expresses the feeling of being disconnected from a loved one who is geographically distant. The lyrics talk about remembering the good times with this person, such as talking on the phone or driving down the coast, but also reflecting on the fact that the distance between them is preventing them from being physically present with each other. The singer reminisces about how much he longs for this person's touch and wishes that he could be with them again.
There is a sense of bittersweetness to the lyrics, as there is a clear love and affection between the two people, but the physical distance is still a constant reminder of their separation. The repetition of the phrase "so far away" emphasizes this distance, both literally and figuratively. It's a song that many people can relate to, whether it's missing a partner, family member, or friend who lives far away.
Overall, the song captures the feeling of longing for someone who is just out of reach, and speaks to the universal human desire for connection and companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember those times on the telephone line
Recalling past moments of trying to contact you through the phone
Trying to break through to you
Trying to make a connection with you despite the distance
I'm on the other side of this world
Being located far away from you physically
I wish I was there with you
Wanting to be in your presence
All these days and all these nights
Thinking about you over an extended period of time
Thinking about you my friend
Remembering moments shared together
I can't wait to get back home
Excited to return home and have more experiences together
And do it all over again
Recreate the past moments they shared together
Even though I can hear your voice
Being able to hear their friend's voice over the phone
Don't you know that touch is my choice
Expressing that physical touch is what they truly desire
Your still so far away
Feeling distant from their friend, even though they can talk on the phone
Remember those times driving down the coast
Looking back fondly on road trips taken together
Stopping at all the spots we love the most
Taking the time to visit places that hold meaning to their friendship
Watching the wind blowing through your hair
Enjoying the simple, yet beautiful moments shared together
Living our life like we just don't care
Embracing life's experiences and living in the moment
You know that your still so far away
Acknowledging the difficulty of feeling distant from someone they care about
I'm on the telephone but your still
Unable to connect as closely as they would like despite talking on the phone
So far away
Continuing to feel distance from their friend, physically and emotionally
I let you know that
Communicating their feelings towards their friend
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