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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Counting the Cost
The Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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Gazing
And I'm doubled up in pain
So I'm gonna do it again
And again
And again
And again
I'm killing myself again
But it feels too good
So wash away
The ones I love
The ones I love
But it feels too good
So wash away
The ones I love
The ones I love
The ones I love
The ones I love
So wonder where I've been
I've been counting
The costs of tricking in
Back here
I've seen this all before
And the water is burning my eyes
You've seen this all before
But I do it again
And again
And again
And again
I kill myself again
And again
But it feels too good
So wash away
The ones I love
The ones I love
But it feels too good
So wash away
The ones I loved
The ones I loved
The ones I loved
The ones I loved
The ones I loved
The ones I loved
The ones I loved
The ones I loved
The Pineapple Thief's song Counting the Cost is a song that tells the story of a person who is struggling with addiction. At the beginning of the song, the person is experiencing intense pain, and despite knowing that they are killing themselves, they continue to repeat their harmful behavior. The lyrics "But it feels too good, so wash away the ones I love" suggest that the person is aware of the damage that their addiction is causing to their relationships, but they cannot stop themselves from continuing.
As the song progresses, the person reflects on the consequences of their addiction, stating that they have been "counting the costs of tricking in." The repetition of the phrase "I've seen this all before" suggests that the person has been through this cycle of addiction, pain, and regret before, yet they continue to repeat the pattern. The line "the water is burning my eyes" is a metaphor for the pain and regret that the person feels as a result of their addiction.
Overall, Counting the Cost is a poignant and introspective song that explores the struggles of addiction and the pain that it can cause to both the addict and their loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
So here I am again
Returning to a familiar place or state of mind
Gazing
Looking intently at something, perhaps searching for answers
And I'm doubled up in pain
Experiencing intense emotional or physical pain, to the point of being physically affected
So I'm gonna do it again
Repeating a past behavior or action
And again
Continuing the pattern of repetition
And again
Further emphasizing the pattern of repetition
And again
Continuing the pattern of repetition
I'm killing myself again
Engaging in self-destructive behavior, perhaps to numb emotional pain
But it feels too good
Despite the negative consequences, the behavior provides temporary pleasure or relief
So wash away
Removing or ignoring the things that hold meaning or value
The ones I love
Referring to people or things that hold significance and meaning in one's life
So wonder where I've been
Reflecting on past actions and behaviors
I've been counting
Taking stock of one's actions and the resulting consequences
The costs of tricking in
Reflecting on the negative consequences of engaging in self-destructive behavior
Back here
Returning to a familiar, potentially negative state of mind
I've seen this all before
Acknowledging past behaviors and patterns of repetition
And the water is burning my eyes
Experiencing emotional pain or discomfort, as if water is physically harming the eyes
You've seen this all before
Addressing someone who has witnessed the pattern of self-destructive behavior before
But I do it again
Despite being aware of the negative consequences, repeating the behavior
And again
Continuing the pattern of repetition
And again
Further emphasizing the pattern of repetition
And again
Continuing the pattern of repetition
I kill myself again
Continuing down the path of self-destruction
Contributed by Makayla T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.