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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Your Heart
Donavon Frankenreiter Lyrics
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Or, do you say sometimes you get stuck in the past?
Can you say you get fed up, or when it just gets worse?
You'll never know if you don't try something first
Turn on your heart
Tune up your heart
Tune up your heart
Turn on your heart
Black heart and a bird form underneath the trees
It's not hard to find mister Cherry Pie, I've seen, I see
So go ahead, do something you haven't done before
I found Mister Lovin' and you'll do it some more
Turn on your heart
Tune up your heart
Turn on your heart
Tune up your heart
Can you say you helped every time you're asked?
Or will you just look away and walk right on past?
Never know that one day it could be you, not them
So go ahead and help someone who's not a friend
Turn on your heart
Tune up your heart
Tune up your heart
Turn on your-
Ever wonder how things would be if we was treated the same?
Nobody walkin' around with somebody else to blame
So go ahead, and lend a hand like you haven't done before
Promise you'll love it and you'll do it some more
Turn on your heart
Tune up your heart
Turn on your heart
Tune up your-
Turn on your heart
Tune up your heart
Tune up your heart
Turn on your-
The lyrics to "Your Heart" by Donavon Frankenreiter suggest a call to action, an encouragement to turn on and tune up one's heart. The song asks listeners if they can honestly say they are happy or if they get stuck in the past, suggesting that only by trying something first can we know if we can find happiness. The lyrics then go on to ask if we are willing to help others, even if they are not our friends, and to imagine a world where we are all treated the same.
The chorus of "Turn on your heart, tune up your heart" reinforces the message that we all have the power to make positive changes in our lives and in the world, but that this requires effort and action. The imagery in the second verse of a black heart and a bird forming underneath the trees adds to the sense of urgency and importance of taking action.
Overall, the song is a plea for listeners to take responsibility for their own happiness and to actively make the world a better place by being more compassionate and helpful to others.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you say you're happy every time you're asked?
Are you genuinely happy in your life or do you pretend to be when asked?
Or, do you say sometimes you get stuck in the past?
Do you find yourself dwelling on the past occasionally?
Can you say you get fed up, or when it just gets worse?
Do you express frustration when things are difficult?
You'll never know if you don't try something first
You won't know the outcome until you take a chance.
Black heart and a bird form underneath the trees
Sights of darkness and nature are present in the surroundings.
It's not hard to find mister Cherry Pie, I've seen, I see
The presence of abundance is evident if you look for it.
So go ahead, do something you haven't done before
Don't be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone.
I found Mister Lovin' and you'll do it some more
Taking risks and trying new things can be rewarding.
Can you say you helped every time you're asked?
Do you make an effort to help others when asked?
Or will you just look away and walk right on past?
Do you ignore opportunities to help those in need?
Never know that one day it could be you, not them
Nobody is completely immune to needing help at some point in their life.
So go ahead and help someone who's not a friend
Consider helping a stranger when given the opportunity.
Ever wonder how things would be if we was treated the same?
What if we were all treated equally without blame or prejudice?
Nobody walkin' around with somebody else to blame
No one is pointing fingers or shirking responsibility.
So go ahead, and lend a hand like you haven't done before
Try offering a helping hand in a new and meaningful way.
Promise you'll love it and you'll do it some more
Reflect on the positive feelings that come from giving and helping others.
Turn on your heart
Open your heart and allow yourself to feel.
Tune up your heart
Take care of your heart, mentally and emotionally.
Turn on your heart
Allow yourself to feel, connect, and engage.
Tune up your heart
Maintain a healthy heart by prioritizing self-care and vulnerability.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, SWING ON DOWN PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brent B. Nichols, Donavon Frankenreiter, Kelley Logsdon, Sam Spiegel
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Renata Moreira
É impossivel descrever o quao melhor ainda é essa musica ao vivo, na praia, no Rio de janeirooooo. "Muicho Obligado"Donavon!!!
Agnieszka Sternak
Very surprising and amazing song! A huge thanks to Donavon for combining, I would say, 3 differently made parts in less than 3 minutes. Love it!
Laura Trenado
Finally found this song!!! This song comes on everyday at work, I work at a car dealership and everytime it starts I always thought some bad ass mariachi song was gonna start or a song by Vicente Fernandez 😂😍
Thunder_Cheek
Lol, same! Except, I heard it at my bank.
Rogério Corrêa Borges
Música e clipe espetacular
Ted Davis
I 😍😍😍 this! I plays in the store I work in all day. Reminds me of Paul Simon and that crew.
Dope, 90s, Ska sound.
Eric
I love donavon's style and sense of humor! this is a great song, it has such a nice sound to it, and the video is awesome and funny!!! love the mariachi band!!!
Daniel Petty
Heard this song on the radio at a place I used to work at. Didn’t pay much attention to it until it got stuck in my head and had to look up what it was. Now it’s on my playlist and I listen to it almost daily. Love it!
The Shedposters
The Home Depot?
Daniel Petty
@The Shedposters negative. I worked warehouse at a RV dealership and retail store