Initially a solo outlet for Bruce’s music the first album, Abducting the Unicorn, was released on Cyclops Records in May 1999. The critical plaudits and small but fanatical fan base that grew around the release was enough to convince Bruce that perhaps TPT was here to stay and he returned to the Dining Room studios to work on the second TPT album, 137.
Following the reaction to its release in the spring of 2002 and the growing demand from fans for live shows, Bruce felt the need to expand TPT to a full band. The band consisted of his close musical friends – former university band mate Jon Sykes on bass, Wayne Higgins on guitars, Matt O'Leary on keyboards and Keith Harrison on drums. Wayne and Matt have since left but Steve Kitch (who co-produced and mixed the albums since 10 Stories Down) joined to replace Matt and play the keyboards.
The third album, Variations On A Dream (2004) gave TPT a further boost, reaching out to yet more people all over the world. Three albums followed, 10 Stories Down (2005), Little Man (2006), and limited the run What We Have Sown (2007) which featured re-worked un-released tracks. This was to prove to be the last album released via Cyclops before the band signed to Kscope and released Tightly Unwound. This was followed by The Dawn Raids EPs and 3000 Days, a 2CD re-mixed and re-mastered collection of songs from their ten year history so far.
The band returned in May 2010 with their new album Someone Here Is Missing. This album marked a significant step forward in the maturity of the band’s song writing and earned the band critical acclaim. In April 2011 the Thief were privileged to be invited to cover Pink Floyd's 'Money' by Mojo magazine for their cover CD tribute to the Dark Side of the Moon.
The band will release a new studio album in September 2012.
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Before It Costs Us
The Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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Remember
Scratching round for ways
To tell you why
I wanna bring it down
I wanna bring it down
I wanna hear you say what for
I wanna hear the sounds
I wanna hear the sounds
I wanna hear you say what for
Before it costs us
I watch you cleanin' on
For one more
Moments are but gone
So tell me why
I′m gonna bring it down
I'm gonna bring it down
I wanna hear you say what for
I wanna hear the sounds
I wanna hear the sounds
I wanna hear you say what for
I wanna feel the sun
I wanna feel the sun
I want you all to say what for
I wanna feel the sun
I wanna feel the sun
I want you all to say what for
Before it costs us
The lyrics to The Pineapple Thief's song "Before It Costs Us" suggest a sense of desperation and urgency. The singer has been lying there for days, trying to figure out how to communicate something important to their significant other before something catastrophic happens. They are scratching around for ways to express their feelings and hoping for a response before it costs them. The repeated refrain of "I wanna bring it down" emphasizes the importance of communicating before disaster strikes. The singer seems to be seeking clarity and connection with their partner, perhaps in an effort to salvage their relationship and prevent any further damage.
The lyrics also touch on themes of time and impermanence. The reference to "moments but gone" suggests a sense of fleetingness and the need to act quickly before it's too late. The lines "I wanna feel the sun / I want you all to say what for" suggest a desire for a brighter, more optimistic future, but only if they can get through their present struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
I’ve been lying here for days
I have been idle for a long time without making progress
Scratching round for ways
Trying to find a way to explain something but unable to do so
To tell you why
Explaining something that has been difficult to articulate
I wanna bring it down
I want to confront the issue and resolve it
I wanna hear you say what for
I want to understand the reason behind your actions or decisions
I wanna hear the sounds
I want to have an honest conversation and hear your true feelings
Before it costs us
I want to resolve the issue before it has negative consequences
I watch you cleanin' on
I have observed you trying to fix something or make it right
Moments are but gone
Time has passed and the opportunity to fix the issue may have been missed
So tell me why
I want to understand the reason behind the issue
I wanna feel the sun
I want to have a positive outcome and resolution to the issue
I want you all to say what for
I want everyone involved to have a clear understanding of the issue and its resolution
Writer(s): Bruce Soord
Contributed by Lily O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.