In 1995, the band added keyboardist Jeff Pedersen as an official member and signed with MCA/Way Cool Music. After two albums with MCA/Way Cool Music, the band and label parted ways, after which the band independently released a live album and one final studio album before breaking up in mid-2000.
Since the breakup, the band has gotten back together several times to perform occasional "reunion" shows, but have no plans to regroup permanently.
Lead singer Chris Shaffer put together a new band for a few years, Shaffer Street, releasing two albums; he also toured as a solo artist, releasing two solo albums. Michael David Smith, Greg Gardner, & Charlie Bushor formed Lost In Lodi, playing shows around the midwest as well.
Since 2007, Chris has been touring with a new version of The Why Store which includes no other original members and in March 2009 rereleased his most recent solo album, VIM, as a Why Store album.
Their catalog consists of six studio albums and a double live album:
Welcome to the Why Store (1993)
Inside the Why Store (1994)
The Why Store (1996)
Two Beasts (1998)
Live at Midnight (1999)
Life on Planet Six Ball (2000)
VIM (2009)
Broken Glass
The Why Store Lyrics
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Turns the lonely pages in her mind
A plaintiff with a cause
She's gonna make it through this wonderland
She's gonna live, live through time, yeah
Gently she moves
Careful not to step on the broken glass
She lost the night before
Gonna wonder if it's right or wrong
She's gonna live, live through time, yeah
There's always something, more I can see
There's always something, something more I can be
There's always something more I can say
There's gonna be a better life for me.
I'm gonna find it someday, yeah!
Now slowly she moves
Turns the lonely pages in her mind
A plaintiff with a cause
She's gonna make it through this wonderland
She's gonna live, live through time, yeah!
I'm gonna leave you
I've got to feel you
I'm gonna leave you
I've got to feel you, yeah.
I'm gonna leave you
I've got to feel you, yeah
I'm gonna leave you
I'm already gone
The Why Store's "Broken Glass" is a song that speaks to the struggles of living through difficult times. The lyrics paint a picture of a woman who is slowly moving through a wonderland that is full of broken glass. She is being careful not to step on any of it as she turns the pages of her mind. The woman is described as a plaintiff with a cause, determined to make it through despite the obstacles in her way.
The chorus of the song emphasizes that there is always something more that we can see, be, and say. The woman in the song is searching for a better life and is confident that she will find it someday. The final verse of the song describes the woman again, still moving slowly through her mind but with a newfound sense of determination. She is going to make it through the wonderland and live through time.
Overall, "Broken Glass" is a song about perseverance and determination in the face of adversity. It speaks to the human struggle to find a better life and the need to stay focused on that goal even when times are tough.
Line by Line Meaning
Slowly she moves
The singer of the song is taking her time to navigate through life and figure things out.
Turns the lonely pages in her mind
She is introspective and reflective, trying to make sense of her thoughts and emotions.
A plaintiff with a cause
She has a sense of purpose and determination, even in the face of hardship and adversity.
She's gonna make it through this wonderland
Despite the challenges of life, she believes she can overcome them and find her way.
She's gonna live, live through time, yeah
She is determined to live her life to the fullest and make the most of every moment.
Gently she moves
She approaches life with care and thoughtfulness.
Careful not to step on the broken glass
She is cautious and aware of the dangers in life, and tries to avoid them where she can.
She lost the night before
She has experienced setbacks and struggles in the past, but she is determined to move on and not let them hold her back.
She's the one gonna wonder
She is curious and contemplative, always trying to understand the world around her and her place in it.
Gonna wonder if it's right or wrong
She thinks deeply about her actions and decisions, and considers the ethical implications of her choices.
There's always something, more I can see
She believes that life is full of possibilities and opportunities, and there is always more to discover and explore.
There's always something, something more I can be
She is constantly striving to improve herself and be the best possible version of herself.
There's always something more I can say
She knows that words have power, and she tries to use them wisely and meaningfully.
There's gonna be a better life for me.
She is optimistic about the future and believes that things will get better.
I'm gonna find it someday, yeah!
She is driven to keep searching for her true purpose and meaning in life, and is confident that she will find it eventually.
I'm gonna leave you
The artist is moving on from an unhealthy or unhappy situation or relationship.
I've got to feel you
She acknowledges that leaving behind someone or something can be painful or difficult, but it is necessary for her own well-being.
I'm already gone
She has already made the decision to move on, and there is no turning back.
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