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.
Keep The Faith
The Frank and Walters Lyrics
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Strolled down the avenues place with you
That time I didn't know the truth
That time I didn't have a clue
You gotta keep the faith, love is on its way
You gotta keep the faith, love is on its way
You gotta keep it straight, you gotta keep it straight
You gotta keep the faith, love is on its way
Everything you need is inside a golden sea
Strolled down the market place with you
Strolled down the market place with you
You gotta keep the faith, love is on its way
You gotta keep the faith, love is on its way
You gotta keep it straight, you gotta keep it straight
You gotta keep the faith, love is on its way
The loving that you send will come back to you again
Everything you need is inside a golden sea
Things could change in the blink of an eye
Things could change in the blink of an eye
Everything that was shattered inside
It could change in the blink of an eye
Things could change in the blink of an eye
Things could change in the blink of an eye
Every single thing you've been denied
It could change in the blink of an eye
You gotta keep the faith, love is on its way
You gotta keep the faith, love is on its way.
The Frank and Walters's song "Keep The Faith" is an uplifting and optimistic reminder to hold on to hope and persevere in the face of uncertainty. The song opens with the imagery of strolling down the avenues and market place with a loved one, but the singer admits that at the time, they didn't know the truth or have a clue about what was to come. Despite this uncertainty, the chorus of the song repeats the phrase "you gotta keep the faith, love is on its way," emphasizing the importance of holding on to hope and believing that good things will come.
The bridge of the song introduces the idea that things can change in the blink of an eye. The singer acknowledges that everything they once knew and believed to be true could be shattered, but they urge the listener to keep the faith regardless. The song concludes with a final repetition of the chorus, driving home the message of hope and perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
Strolled down the avenues place with you
I walked with you down the streets
That time I didn't know the truth
At that time, I was unaware of the truth
You gotta keep the faith, love is on its way
Have faith, love is coming
You gotta keep it straight, you gotta keep it straight
You must stay on the right path
The loving that you send will come back to you again
If you show love, it will be returned to you
Everything you need is inside a golden sea
All that you require is available to you
Strolled down the market place with you
I walked with you through the market
Things could change in the blink of an eye
Situations may transform quickly
Every single thing you've been denied
All the things that were refused to you
You gotta keep the faith, love is on its way
Remain optimistic, love is imminent
Writer(s): Desmond Child, Jon Bon Jovi, Richard Sambora
Contributed by Colton M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.