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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Deep Blue World
The Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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And no-one, no-one will ask you why,
And you will unfold,
In you deep blue world
And we will keep hold, of you
And the warning signs,
And you deep blue eyes
For you
And you stand your hand ? Out of reach
And go on, go on into the breech,
And you will unfold,
In the deep blue world,
And we will keep hold,
Of you
And the warning signs, and your deep blue eyes,
And the mother cries,
For you
The Pineapple Thief's Deep Blue World is a song about dealing with a loved one who is going through a tough time. The opening lines of the song set the stage for the emotional journey that is to follow. The singer talks about watching someone close to him (likely a child) cry and emphasizes that no one will ask why. It is suggested that the person is dealing with something that is hard to comprehend or relate to. However, the people around them pledge to always support them as they navigate through their deep blue world.
The song continues to highlight the intensity of emotions that have overwhelmed the individual that the lyrics are directed towards. The mother cries as she sees her child struggling and the warning signs are clear but not easy to solve. Despite the difficulty, there is an assurance that the people close to the individual will keep holding onto them and will be there for them. The final lines of the song, "And you stand your hand out of reach, and go on, go on into the breach," implore the individual to not give up, to keep fighting, even when they feel like they can't go on.
Overall, Deep Blue World is a poignant and emotional song about dealing with depression, anxiety or other intense emotions that can be difficult to articulate. It offers a message of hope and support for those going through tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
And you said, watching your old man cry,
You observed your father shedding tears and expressed your feelings about it
And no-one, no-one will ask you why,
Nobody will inquire about why you are feeling that way
And you will unfold,
You will reveal your most intimate thoughts and feelings
In your deep blue world
In your secluded inner self that nobody else can fully comprehend
And we will keep hold, of you
We will support you through everything, regardless of how challenging it is
And the warning signs,
Indications of potential danger or difficulty
And your deep blue eyes
Your eyes, which symbolize your deep emotions and hidden feelings
And the mother cries,
The mother sheds tears because of the pain and difficulty her child is experiencing
For you
Out of love and concern for her child
And you stand your hand ? Out of reach
You offer assistance, but it's beyond the other person's reach or unwillingness to accept it
And go on, go on into the breech,
Despite the difficulties, you choose to move forward and confront the challenges head-on
And you will unfold,
You will continue to reveal yourself and become more assertive
In the deep blue world,
In your concealed inner self, where your true feelings and desires reside
And we will keep hold,
We promise to be your support system and assist you as you overcome obstacles
Of you
Out of genuine care and concern for you
And the warning signs, and your deep blue eyes,
Indications of potential danger and your emotional state, which are not always visible on the surface
And the mother cries,
The parent is concerned and worried about their child's well-being
For you
There is no greater love than the love of a parent for their child
Contributed by Bentley S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.