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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Woman
Donavon Frankenreiter Lyrics
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Can you help me out this time?
It's been easy losing sight of what's around.
I feel so lost, till' my feet hit the ground.
Don't be a fool woman, I'm in love with you.
I suffocate my mind, with all your thoughts.
Remember what I learned, and I've been taught
you can walk around the world or fly through the sea
Don't be a fool woman, I'm in love with you.
lonley when im in a crowd has latley been my sceene
i hope u understnad just what i mean
it makes no difference if u lose the passion or the sound
u can build things up just to take them down
Don't be a fool woman, I'm in love with you.
and if the wind dont push me back how will i ever see
your broom sweep right through what is now history
we will have the last dance and when we do
i hope u say u did everything u wanted to
Don't be a fool woman, I'm in love with you.
The lyrics of Donavon Frankenreiter's song "Woman" express the singer's feelings of being lost and suffocated by the thoughts of a woman he loves deeply. He feels like he has lost sight of what's around him, and he needs help to regain his focus. He acknowledges that love can make one vulnerable and foolish, but he cannot help his feelings. He then talks about the futility of trying to change one's self or one's circumstances, and that it doesn't make any difference whether we succeed or fail. He then reiterates his love for the woman and how he hopes to have the last dance with her so that she can look back without any regrets.
The song's lyrics are filled with introspection, vulnerability, and honesty, and the singer is trying to convey the depth of his emotions to the listener. The song takes the listener on a journey through the singer's feelings, from his confusion and helplessness to his undying love for the woman whom he cannot stop thinking about. The song's message is one of acceptance, of oneself and of one's circumstances, and of the power of love to heal and bring meaning to one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
I lost the will to say what's on my mind,
I've been feeling hesitant to express my thoughts lately, can you assist me this time?
Can you help me out this time?
Could you offer me some help and guidance?
It's been easy losing sight of what's around.
It's effortless to get distracted and disoriented with everything that is happening around me.
I feel so lost, till' my feet hit the ground.
I am feeling directionless, but everything seems to come together when I'm grounded.
Don't be a fool woman, I'm in love with you.
It shouldn't come as a surprise, but I am deeply in love with you.
I suffocate my mind, with all your thoughts.
I am consumed by thoughts of you and they've been taking over my mind.
Remember what I learned, and I've been taught
I try to remind myself of the lessons and advice that I've received in my life.
you can walk around the world or fly through the sea
You can travel to the farthest corners of the world, but it won't change who you're meant to be.
it wont change who u are or who u become to be
No matter where life takes you, it won't alter your destiny or ultimate identity.
lonley when im in a crowd has latley been my sceene
I've been feeling lonely lately, even when I'm surrounded by people.
i hope u understnad just what i mean
I hope you can comprehend what I'm trying to convey.
it makes no difference if u lose the passion or the sound
It doesn't matter if we lose the spark or the excitement in our relationship.
u can build things up just to take them down
Sometimes we create things just to eventually destroy them.
and if the wind dont push me back how will i ever see
If I don't take risks, how will I ever learn or grow from them?
your broom sweep right through what is now history
You have the power to clean and move on from past events.
we will have the last dance and when we do
Let's enjoy and cherish the last moments we have together.
i hope u say u did everything u wanted to
My desire for you is to have lived your life to the fullest and accomplished everything you've wanted to.
Don't be a fool woman, I'm in love with you.
Once again, I plead you not to underestimate my love for you.
Lyrics © CDA MUSIC GROUP INC.
Written by: Donavon Frankenreiter
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