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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You
Donavon Frankenreiter Lyrics
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And tell me what you see
What a wonderful world
You know this could be
Don't get confused on what
You should love and
When you should leave
Just don't seem to care about
Cause it's you, uhu, uhu
It's all i ever
Needed is you, uhu, uhu
It's gonna make it better
And i, i, i,
I wanna love you tonight
Well you said don't ever
Lose your pace or
Get lost in this space
No matter where you're going,
No matter what you say is
There's just so many faces,
Keeping us apart
But soon there would just
Bring us right back to the start
Cause it's you, uhu, uhu
It's all i ever needed
Is you, uhu, uhu
It's gonna make it better
And i, i, i, i'm gonna
Love you tonight
Love you tonight
Oh, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby.
The lyrics to Donavon Frankenreiter's song "You" are a beautiful depiction of a love that is yet to be realized. The first stanza describes a feeling of deep contemplation, and the love that stems from it. However, the singer is waiting for a sign from the other person before making a commitment to make them theirs. The repetition of "I'm going to make you mine" in the chorus emphasizes the singer's determination to ultimately win this person over.
The second stanza reveals that the person being addressed has never had a home, and the singer offers their heart as a place to roam. They are not concerned with whether or not this person has all their belongings packed because they believe that freedom and sunshine are more important. However, despite this generosity, the singer still needs a sign if they are going to take the next step and make this person theirs.
Overall, the song is a beautiful representation of the complexity of love and how important communication is in a relationship. It shows how both parties need to work together to make a relationship work and how waiting for the right sign can make all the difference.
Line by Line Meaning
From the bottom of the sea
Even if I have to search the depths of the ocean, I'm going to see you and you'll see me.
I'll see you and you'll see me
We will find each other no matter where we are in the world.
Sometimes in contemplation
During moments of reflection and thought,
Comes love for foundation
I realize that love is the basis for everything in life.
But you got to show me a sign
However, I need some indication, some signal from you,
And ill make you mine, mine, mine, mine
and if you do, I promise to be devoted to you.
I'm going to make you mine, mine, mine, mine
I am determined to have you as my own.
You said you never had a home
You told me that you've never felt a sense of belonging anywhere.
I gave you my heart and let you roam
I gave you my love and allowed you to explore and discover yourself.
Haven't had time to pack your case
Even if you haven't had a chance to prepare for the journey we're embarking on together,
That's all right let the sunshine on your face
it's okay - let the warmth and beauty of life fill your heart.
Well you got to show me
But again, I need some sign or hint from you
And ill make you mine, mine, mine, mine
and if you do, I promise to cherish and adore you always.
I'm going to make you mine
I am confident that I can win your heart and make you mine forever.
Let me make you mine, mine, mine, mine
Let me show you how much I care and how committed I am to you.
Lyrics © SWING ON DOWN PUBLISHING
Written by: Donavon Frankenreiter
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ed Yupanki
hermosa cancion!!! this is excellent song!!!
Kathy Hughes
Dude, I’ve only recently known about you because of Timmy Turner. I’ve listen to your other stuff as well. You’re right there. The vibrational frequency is strong
The_Radioman_is_Bleeding
Chill lvl: over 9000 <3
José Chumpitaz
2019 pura olas grandes
Brodzzzzz
Didn't this use to have like a million views?
Colton Vohar
They took it down for copyright issues then put it back up.
Colton Vohar
2 years later lol
Márcio Infanti
I just uploaded this video 'cause I like it... I didn't know the original one was removed