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Sinners
Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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Can see the things I see
Believe me when I prey to you,
Before the dark consumes your soul
Come on, you little, fighter
So you've nothing to go on,
Just go on, just go on
Startled boy, you're startled boy
Don't fear the things I see
Believe me when I prey to you
Just let the world exhume your soul
Come on, you little, fighter
So you've nothing to go on,
Just go on, just go on
Come on, you little fighters
They just want you to suffer
Wither, you sinner
The lyrics to Pineapple Thief's song Sinners describe a conversation between two people, one of whom has a deep sense of understanding of the other person's struggles. The person with the "purest eyes" can see the singer's pain and encourages them to pray, to seek help before they are consumed by darkness. The singer then reassures the other person, calling them a "little fighter" and encouraging them to keep going, despite seeming to have nothing to hold onto.
Later in the song, the singer addresses a "startled boy" and assures them that they do not have to be afraid of the things they see, and encourages them to let the world expose their soul. Again, the singer calls them a "little fighter" and tells them to keep going, even though they may be made to suffer. The overall message of the song seems to be one of empathy and encouragement, as the singer reaches out to others who may be struggling and offers reassurance and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Purest eyes, Your purest eyes
I acknowledge and value the purity in your eyes.
Can see the things I see
You are capable of seeing the same things I see in this world.
Believe me when I prey to you,
Trust in me when I pray to you,
Before the dark consumes your soul
Before the negative aspects of life overwhelm your spirit.
Come on, you little fighter
Encouragement to the listener to keep on pushing forward despite their struggles.
So you've nothing to go on,
Acknowledging that the listener may feel like they have no hope or options.
Just go on, just go on
Advice to the listener to keep moving forward.
Startled boy, you're startled boy
Acknowledging that the listener may be feeling anxious or nervous about something.
Don't fear the things I see
Encouragement to the listener to be brave and not let fear hold them back.
Believe me when I prey to you
Trust in me when I reach out to you.
Just let the world exhume your soul
Allow the world to awaken your spirit and bring you to life.
They just want you to suffer
Others may want to cause you pain and misery.
Wither, you sinner
Fall apart and deteriorate, you who have committed wrongs.
Contributed by Charlotte Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.