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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Someone's Something
Donavon Frankenreiter Lyrics
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You say you love me so you're leavin'
I wish I knew what this was all about
If there were signs I've never seen them
I never knew I was looking for my freedom
I wish you knew what this was all about
Cause now
Everybody's gonna see you comin'
Cause everybody here's waitin' on somethin'
You know you'll always be their someone's somethin' now
If you ever come back around
You say it ain't over til it's over
You took my heart did you know you thrown her
My body's gonna find you when your gone
Everybody's gonna see you comin'
Cause everybody here's waitin' on somethin'
You know you'll always be their someone's somethin' now
[Chorus]
Everybody's gonna see you comin'
Cause everybody here's waitin' on somethin'
You know you'll always be their someone's somethin' now
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Donavon Frankenreiter's song "Someone's Something" reflect the feeling of confusion and heartbreak from a sudden breakup. The opening lines suggest that the person leaving doesn't have a clear reason for doing so, despite professing love for the singer. The singer expresses a desire for understanding and recognition of any warning signs that may have been missed before the breakup occurred.
The chorus suggests that the person leaving is someone of importance and value to others, hence everyone is waiting for them to return. However, the singer also implies that they will always be "someone's something" and never really belong to themselves, which is a possible reason for the uncertainty in the relationship. The lyrics also showcase an emotional response to the breakup, with the singer being hurt that their heart was taken without any apparent regard for it.
Overall, the song portrays the complex feelings of a breakup, with the singer confused, hurt, and longing for understanding. It also suggests that the person leaving is someone of significance, but at the same time never really belonging to themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you don't have a reason
You claim that there is no particular explanation.
You say you love me so you're leavin'
You assert that your affection for me is what's driving you away.
I wish I knew what this was all about
I desire comprehension about what's happening.
If there were signs I've never seen them
In any case, I failed to recognize any indications.
I never knew I was looking for my freedom
I wasn't aware I was searching for independence.
I wish you knew what this was all about
I hope you have an understanding of this situation.
Cause now
Due to the current circumstance.
Everybody's gonna see you comin'
Everyone will anticipate your arrival.
Cause everybody here's waitin' on somethin'
Since everyone present is hoping for something or someone.
You know you'll always be their someone's somethin' now
You are now an important somebody or something to those around you.
If you ever come back around
If you ever return here sometime in the future.
You say it ain't over til it's over
You state that the situation isn't concluded yet.
You took my heart did you know you thrown her
Did you realize that you shattered my heart?
My body's gonna find you when your gone
Eventually, I'll bump into you when you're not around.
Everybody's gonna see you comin'
Everyone will anticipate your arrival.
Cause everybody here's waitin' on somethin'
Since everyone present is hoping for something or someone.
You know you'll always be their someone's somethin' now
You are now an important somebody or something to those around you.
Everybody's gonna see you comin'
Everyone will anticipate your arrival.
Cause everybody here's waitin' on somethin'
Since everyone present is hoping for something or someone.
You know you'll always be their someone's somethin' now
You are now an important somebody or something to those around you.
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@andrewjoseffcovers
Great song!
@rochellecruickshank8789
I realise that there are a limited combination of chord progressions that are pleasant to the human ear, but when I first heard this song I thought it was going to be a cover of 'Dreams' by Fleetwood Mac.
@michaelaashley-cooper9226
Came here for this comment! How is it that not everyone is saying this?! Great song nonetheless.
@azarclovo
@Michaela Ashley-Cooper yea the verse chords and rhythm definitely sounds like Dreams by fleetwood mac but when he starts singing he takes it a different direction... and that's all what you need in songwriting because no matter what song you write there is someone already before you that wrote the exact same chords and rhythm you just gotta put your touch on it and make it yours.
@DEEOFFICIAL1
cool song
@brucemargot7970
From a 64yr old fart from Kalbaskraal, South Africa - simply beautiful
@olinayy
不像李荣浩的李白啊…大家为什么说抄袭？！ 真是人红是非多
@ronfuwang1895
不像，反而小眼睛这首比较像平井坚signal,你可以听听看
@captainactionman01
Good sound. Rip off The Eagles much?
@crayonelephant7921
只是鼓点有点像吧。。