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.
Don't Stop
The Frank and Walters Lyrics
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When he's at your door, you've got to treat your baby kind,
Then you're gonna find he'll be back for more,
Now that we have got it goin',
Don't you leave me on my own.
Stop, don't stop show me what you've really got,
Stop, don't stop strike it while the iron's hot.
It's not supposed to be this what I mean to say, do you think it's fair,
To be on such a night alone, when I could be showin' you how much I care,
Don't give up or you'll regret the good lovin' we ain't had yet, so
Stop, don't stop show me what you've really got,
Stop, don't stop turn it loose and let it rock.
Once you thought that boys could only be dull or stupid,
But tonight I'll show you I can make love like cupid.
Baby try to understand I am just a man, just another guy,
And I don't mean to make you mad never make you sad only satisfied.
Don't give up or you'll regret, the good lovin' you ain't had yet
The Frank and Walters's song "Don't Stop" is a song about a person trying to convince their partner not to give up on their relationship. The lyrics urge the partner to be kind, not to make them wait, and to give them a chance to show what they are really made of. The song suggests that if the partner keeps the relationship going, they will be happy and satisfied in the end. The chorus, "Stop, don't stop, show me what you've really got" represents the singer's plea to their partner to keep the relationship alive and to allow them to show their true feelings.
The song also touches upon the fear of being alone, and the desire to maintain a connection with another person. The singer is trying to convince their partner that the relationship is worth it, and that they should not give up on it. The line "it's not supposed to be this what I mean to say, do you think it's fair" highlights the fear of losing someone who is important to them, and the uncertainty that comes with it.
Overall, "Don't Stop" is a fun and upbeat song with a message about perseverance in love. It encourages partners to stay committed, to work through their problems, and to ultimately come out stronger on the other side.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby give your man a break, don't you make him wait,
Please, don't let your man wait, show him some love and care.
When he's at your door, you've got to treat your baby kind,
When your partner comes to see you, be sure to treat them with kindness.
Then you're gonna find he'll be back for more,
If you treat your man right, he'll definitely come back for more.
Now that we have got it goin',
Things are going well between us.
Don't you leave me on my own.
Please don't leave me alone.
Stop, don't stop show me what you've really got,
Don't stop, show me what you're really capable of doing.
Stop, don't stop strike it while the iron's hot.
Don't stop, take advantage of the opportunity while it's still available.
It's not supposed to be this what I mean to say, do you think it's fair,
This isn't how things were supposed to turn out, do you think it's fair?
To be on such a night alone, when I could be showin' you how much I care,
It's not fair to spend this night alone when I could be expressing my love to you.
Don't give up or you'll regret the good lovin' we ain't had yet, so
Don't give up on what we could have, or you may regret the love we've yet to experience.
Stop, don't stop turn it loose and let it rock.
Don't stop, let's turn up the excitement and enjoy the moment.
Once you thought that boys could only be dull or stupid,
You used to believe that boys were boring and unintelligent.
But tonight I'll show you I can make love like cupid.
But tonight, I'll prove to you that I can make love like Cupid.
Baby try to understand I am just a man, just another guy,
Please understand that I'm just another man, like any other guy.
And I don't mean to make you mad never make you sad only satisfied.
I don't intend to upset you, only to make you happy and satisfied.
Lyrics © Royalty Network Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: WALTER LINDSAY EGAN
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