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)
Fools Bargain
The Why Store Lyrics
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Cruel though it seems
A parallel between life and fate
A parallel between you and me
And all your worried wisdom baby
Gets you through the night
And though it all surrounds you there
You harvest the light
Deep within the why
A fall before the worthless one
Come and see this holy child
I bought a fool's bargain
Would you believe I bought a fool's game
Oh, can't you see how this whole thing started
Would you believe ever in a fool's dream
A true religion is hard to find
And some will steal your soul
Well, I'm the one who walks the line
I'm the one who knows
And all your worried wisdom baby
Can get you through the night
And though it all surrounds you there
You harvest the light
I bought a fool's bargain
Would you believe I bought a fool's game
Oh, can't you see how this whole thing started
Would you believe ever in a fool's dream
Ooh! It's such a dark stretch
Cruel though it seems
A parallel between life and fate
A parallel between you and me
I bought a fool's bargain
Would you believe I bought a fool's game
Oh, can't you see how this whole thing started
Would you believe ever in a fool's dream
The Why Store's "Fool's Bargain" is a song that explores the themes of wisdom, religion, and existentialism. The lyrics describe a dark and cruel world in which there are parallels between life and fate, as well as between different people. The singer of the song has bought a "fool's bargain," a metaphor for making poor choices in life that lead to negative consequences. Despite this, the singer still sees the light and tries to navigate through the difficult times with their wisdom.
The song also touches on the topic of religion, suggesting that it is difficult to find a true religion and that some people will try to manipulate and take advantage of others in the pursuit of their beliefs. The singer takes a stance of being the one who walks the line and knows the truth, indicating a strong sense of self-awareness and self-reliance.
In conclusion, "Fool's Bargain" is a reflective and thought-provoking song that encourages the listener to question their beliefs and actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh! It's such a dark stretch
The situation that we are in is unpleasant and difficult
Cruel though it seems
Even though the situation seems harsh and unforgiving
A parallel between life and fate
There is a similarity between the way life goes and the way fate works
A parallel between you and me
There is a parallel between our lives and experiences
And all your worried wisdom baby
Your anxiousness and anxiety-related intelligence
Gets you through the night
Helps you deal with your issues, and overcome your fears
And though it all surrounds you there
Despite the fact that troubles are all around you
You harvest the light
You find positive things in the midst of negative situations
A blurred vision lurks you see
You have a vague feeling that something is not right
Deep within the why
Deep introspection about the meaning of life
A fall before the worthless one
A setback caused by someone who is not worthy of trust
Come and see this holy child
Come see the good that exists in the world
I bought a fool's bargain
I made a bad decision that was not in my best interest
Would you believe I bought a fool's game
Can you imagine I would make such a bad decision
Oh, can't you see how this whole thing started
Why don't you see how things got to this point
Would you believe ever in a fool's dream
Can you possibly believe in something foolish
A true religion is hard to find
It is difficult to find true faith and spirituality
And some will steal your soul
Some people will try to take advantage of you and exploit you emotionally
Well, I'm the one who walks the line
I am the one who makes the decisions and takes charge
I'm the one who knows
I understand things at a deeper level than most people
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