Founde… Read Full Bio ↴The Frank and Walters are a pop/rock band from Cork, Ireland.
Founded in 1990 the group (named in honour of two eccentric Cork characters) are Paul Linehan (vocalist/bassist), his brother Niall Linehan (guitar) (replaced by Kevin Pedreschi in 2004) and Ashley Keating (drums).
Signing to the Setanta label in 1991, the group debuted with album EP1, and the lead track "Fashion Crisis Hits New York" became an indie hit. The follow-up album EP.2 was quickly forthcoming.
Shortly after signing to the Go! Discs label, The Franks partnered with producer Edwyn Collins to record the Happy Busman EP. Success in the UK was not far away, and following a tour in support of Carter USM, an Ian Broudie remix of the LP track After All reached the top twenty in the UK Singles Chart, peaking at number 11.
After a long sabbatical, the group returned with Grand Parade (with contributions from Gus Dudgeon), and the Indian Ocean EP in 1997. This was followed with Beauty Becomes More Than Life in 1998 and Glass in 2000. Setanta released a well received "Best of" in 2002.
In 2004 Niall Linehan left the band and was replaced by a friend of the band, Kevin Pedreschi. The band signed a new deal with FIFA Records in Ireland, and released a B-sides triple album, Souvenirs, in October 2005.
The band released a new album, Renewed Interest In Happiness, on October 27th 2006 possibly their most complete work to date.
Bake Us A Song
The Frank and Walters Lyrics
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On the way to Illinois
Then we went to New York City
Where we stayed above the park
I couldn’t fake a smile
Oh how hard I tried
We were lost in Brooklyn for a while
Then we crossed the rocky mountains
And you were sleeping on my leg
Thats where I wrote this song about us
Trying so hard not to wake
You up my love
Then we drove across the desert
Past the tree that’s filled with shoes
And I told you that I loved you
And you said you loved me too
Then we finally made it back home
And I drove you to your car
I couldn’t see where I was driving
I was crying way too hard
And it felt like
You were saying
Goodbye
But I hope
And pray it’s
Just for a little while
The lyrics of "Bake Us A Song" by The Frank and Walters tell a heartfelt story of a journey. The song begins with the singer and their loved one crossing the Mississippi and heading towards Illinois. From there, they make their way to New York City and stay above the park. Despite trying to put on a smile, the singer finds it difficult and eventually breaks down in tears while lost in Brooklyn.
As the journey continues, they cross the rocky mountains, and their loved one falls asleep on their leg. In that moment, the singer finds inspiration and begins writing a song about their experiences together, hoping not to wake their companion. They then drive through the desert, passing a tree adorned with shoes, and the singer confesses their love, receiving reciprocation from their partner.
The song reaches its conclusion as they return home, and the singer drives their loved one to their car. Overwhelmed with emotion, the singer is unable to see clearly due to tears and it feels like their loved one is saying goodbye. However, they express hope and pray that it's only a temporary parting.
Overall, "Bake Us A Song" portrays the ups and downs of a journey, capturing moments of joy, vulnerability, and uncertainty in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Crossed the mighty Mississippi
We traveled across the powerful Mississippi River
On the way to Illinois
Heading towards the state of Illinois
Then we went to New York City
Next, we visited the vibrant city of New York
Where we stayed above the park
Our accommodation was located above the park
I couldn’t fake a smile
Despite my efforts, I couldn't pretend to be happy
Oh how hard I tried
I made a sincere attempt
We were lost in Brooklyn for a while
We found ourselves disoriented in the borough of Brooklyn for some time
I didn’t mean to cry
Unintentionally, tears escaped from my eyes
Then we crossed the rocky mountains
Continuing our journey, we traveled through the challenging Rocky Mountains
And you were sleeping on my leg
You peacefully rested with your head on my leg
Thats where I wrote this song about us
It was in that moment that I composed this heartfelt song about our relationship
Trying so hard not to wake
Struggling to avoid disturbing your slumber
You up my love
My dear, I didn't want to wake you up
Then we drove across the desert
Later, we embarked on a drive through the expansive desert
Past the tree that’s filled with shoes
We passed by the peculiar sight of a tree adorned with numerous shoes
And I told you that I loved you
At that moment, I confessed my love for you
And you said you loved me too
You reciprocated, expressing your love for me as well
Then we finally made it back home
Eventually, we reached our destination and returned home
And I drove you to your car
I took the responsibility of driving you to your parked car
I couldn’t see where I was driving
My vision was clouded, and I struggled to see the road
I was crying way too hard
I cried excessively, unable to control my emotions
And it felt like
It seemed as if
You were saying
You were conveying
Goodbye
Farewell
But I hope
Nevertheless, I hold onto hope
And pray it’s
And fervently pray that it
Just for a little while
Is only temporary
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: LUKE AARON FRANKS
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