Store
According To John Lyrics
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Cellular noise reachin' out to touch someone
But I don't rely on the creature comforts
I'll tell you why, I'll tell you why
They don't offer peace of mind
'Cause like grass and flowered fields
All this will blow away
Where moth and rust destroy
And the thief breaks down the door - steals your toys
Don't store any more, more
Don't you know there's a better life, a better life
So don't store any more treasure in this world
Store it up above the sky
Above the sky there's a place prepared for you
Above the sky the Creator's counting days
So why cling to what you cannot hold
Why miss the golden streets for fools' gold
'Cause like grass and flowered fields
All this will blow away
Don't store any more treasure for yourself
Where moth and rust destroy
And the thief breaks down the door - steals your toys
Don't store any more, more
Don't you know there's another life, another life
So don't store any more treasure in this world
Store it up above the sky
According to John's song "Store" is a reflective song about the human tendency to accumulate material possessions and store them up, believing they bring happiness and security. The song opens with the singer acknowledging that he likes material possessions just as much as the next guy, including cell phones which have become a ubiquitous and necessary gadget in modern-day life. The singer, however, realizes that reliance on these creature comforts cannot offer peace of mind because they do not provide permanent security. All things in life, like grass and flowered fields, will eventually blow away or fade away and lose their value. Therefore, trying to store any treasures or possessions does not lead to real happiness or security.
The lyrics in the chorus of "Store" caution listeners to not store any more material possessions for themselves on this earth where moth and rust are prone to destroy and thieves may break in and steal them away. Instead, the song suggests that there's a better life waiting in heaven above where treasures can be stored up without any fear of loss. The second verse reminds listeners that a place is prepared for them above the sky by the Creator of life, and it's not worth clinging onto material possessions that cannot be held onto forever. The song also warns about missing out on the real riches that are waiting in heaven for those who keep their treasures there.
Line by Line Meaning
I like toys just as much as the next guy
I enjoy material possessions to some extent, like any other person.
Cellular noise reachin' out to touch someone
We are constantly connected through technology.
But I don't rely on the creature comforts
I do not depend solely on material possessions for my happiness.
I'll tell you why, I'll tell you why
I have a reason for this belief.
They don't offer peace of mind
Material possessions cannot provide true inner peace.
'Cause like grass and flowered fields
Just like natural beauty, material things are fleeting and temporary.
All this will blow away
All material possessions will eventually disappear.
Don't store any more treasure for yourself
Do not accumulate more material possessions for your own sake.
Where moth and rust destroy
Material possessions can be destroyed or decay.
And the thief breaks down the door - steals your toys
Material possessions can also be stolen or taken away.
Don't you know there's a better life, a better life
There is a higher purpose beyond material possessions.
So don't store any more treasure in this world
Do not rely on material possessions to find happiness or fulfillment.
Store it up above the sky
Fulfillment lies in a different place, beyond the temporary nature of material possessions.
Above the sky there's a place prepared for you
There is a spiritual realm that has a place for each person.
Above the sky the Creator's counting days
A divine being is aware of and has planned for each person's life.
So why cling to what you cannot hold
It is pointless to attach to temporary things that will not last.
Why miss the golden streets for fools' gold
Do not sacrifice the ultimate reward for temporary and worthless things.
Contributed by Jonathan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.