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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Whatcha Know Bout
Donavon Frankenreiter Lyrics
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What'cha know about love
You said our love would be
You said you were my girlfriend
Some girl you turned out to be
I guess you know about leaving
You left me for no reason
But you lead me to believe
Sometimes your life can crumble
Sometimes you soul might make you stumble
But you can't drowned in your sorrow
Because you might be found, might be found tomorrow
What'cha know about living
When you be treated like a queen
But a queen don't know about giving
I ain't looking to receive
Sometimes your life can crumble
Sometimes you soul might make you stumble
But you can't drowned in your sorrow
Because you might be found, might be found tomorrow
Sometimes your life can crumble
Sometimes you soul might make you stumble
But you can't drowned in your sorrow
Because you might be found, might be found tomorrow
I said you might be found, might be found tomorrow
Well you might be found, might be found tomorrow
I said you might be found, might be found tomorrow
Well you might be found, might be found tomorrow
I said you might be found, might be found tomorrow
Donavon Frankenreiter's song Whatcha Know Bout is about a failed relationship and the struggles of moving on from it. The lyrics suggest that the girl he was with may have been dishonest about her feelings and intentions towards him, and ultimately left him without a valid reason. The chorus of the song questions her knowledge of love, as if to imply she never truly loved him.
The verses of the song focus on the struggles of moving on from heartbreak. The first verse suggests that sometimes life can be tough and one can stumble, but sulking in sadness and despair is not a solution as tomorrow is another day. The second verse talks about the struggles of being in a one-sided relationship where only one partner gives and the other receives. The lines "a queen don't know about giving, I ain't looking to receive" suggest that he wants an equal partnership rather than being taken for granted.
Overall, Whatcha Know Bout is a song that addresses the struggles of love and heartbreak in a frank and honest manner. The lyrics are relatable and speak to many people who have experienced similar relationship issues.
Line by Line Meaning
Just say what's on your mind
Express your thoughts and feelings openly and honestly.
What'cha know about love
Do you have any experience or knowledge of what love truly is?
You said our love would be
You made promises about the nature of our relationship.
You said you were my girlfriend
You claimed to be in a committed romantic relationship with me.
Some girl you turned out to be
You revealed yourself to be a disappointing, untrustworthy person.
I guess you know about leaving
You seem to be familiar with the act of abandoning a relationship.
Loving and leaving me
You loved me, but ultimately chose to end the relationship.
You left me for no reason
You ended the relationship without offering any explanation or justification.
But you lead me to believe
You gave me the impression that there was a future for us together.
Sometimes your life can crumble
At times, everything in your life can fall apart and feel chaotic.
Sometimes your soul might make you stumble
Your innermost self can cause you to experience difficulties and make mistakes.
But you can't drowned in your sorrow
You must not allow grief and despair to consume and overwhelm you.
Because you might be found, might be found tomorrow
It's possible that you'll find happiness and resolution in the future, so don't give up hope.
What'cha know about living
Do you have any firsthand knowledge of living life to the fullest?
When you be treated like a queen
When people treat you with the adoration and respect of royalty.
But a queen don't know about giving
Royalty may not always be aware of the selflessness and generosity that characterize true love.
I ain't looking to receive
I'm not interested in receiving love unless I can give it in return.
I said you might be found, might be found tomorrow
I reiterated the possibility of finding happiness in the future.
Well you might be found, might be found tomorrow
I repeated my belief in the promise of a brighter tomorrow.
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