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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Demons
The Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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But the further we got the deeper we dug in
Now I've let it crawl deep under my skin
Yeah it was only supposed to be a short term thing
Cos I've got demons
Yeah you should know
You put them in me
Yeah I've got Demons
It was only supposed to be a short term thing
And just a matter of time before it all caved in
Cos I've got demons
Yeah you should know
You put them in me
And I will not let them go
Yeah I've got demons
Yeah you should know
You put them in me
And I will not let them go
Yeah I've got demons
Yeah I've got demons
Yeah you should know
You put them in me
I guess I knew this
All along
I hurt you
Yeah I've got demons
It was only supposed to be a short term thing
The Pineapple Thief's song "Demons" tells the story of a relationship that was only supposed to be a temporary thing, but ended up becoming something much more deep and complicated. The lyrics describe how the singer was initially hesitant to let the other person (presumably a romantic partner) get too close, but eventually they did, and now the emotions and feelings have taken hold and become a part of the singer's identity. The repetition of the line "It was only supposed to be a short term thing" underscores the idea that this relationship was never meant to be long-lasting or serious, but despite the best intentions, it became something much more.
The chorus lyrics, "Cos I've got demons / Yeah you should know / You put them in me / And I will not let them go," suggest that the relationship has caused the singer to internalize certain negative emotions or bad habits. The demons here could be guilt, anger, fear, or any number of other negative feelings. Nevertheless, despite the potential harm, the singer is unable or unwilling to let go of these demons, as they have become a part of who they are.
Overall, "Demons" is a poignant exploration of the lasting impact that relationships can have on our lives, even when they were never meant to be more than a passing fling.
Line by Line Meaning
It was only supposed to be a short term thing
Although it was originally meant to be temporary, our involvement became more profound as time went on.
But the further we got the deeper we dug in
The longer we were together, the more invested we became in our relationship.
Now I've let it crawl deep under my skin
The relationship had a significant impact on me, and it's something that I can't easily forget or move on from.
Yeah it was only supposed to be a short term thing
But despite its original intentions, our relationship became something more profound and meaningful.
Cos I've got demons
I have personal issues and struggles that I have to deal with and confront.
Yeah you should know
My partner has had a significant hand in contributing to these problems.
You put them in me
My partner has played a role in exacerbating my personal struggles.
And I will not let them go
I'm holding onto these struggles because they're a part of me, and despite my partner's influence, I am in charge of my own life and decisions.
Yeah I've got demons
I continue to struggle with personal problems and issues that are difficult to overcome.
And just a matter of time before it all caved in
Despite our intentions, our relationship was always destined to fail and end.
I guess I knew this
Deep down, I always knew that our relationship was not meant to last.
All along
Despite trying to ignore it, I always had a feeling that our relationship was doomed from the start.
I hurt you
I acknowledge that my actions and behaviour have negatively affected my partner and caused them harm and pain.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRUCE SOORD, GAVIN RICHARD HARRISON
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LYRICS
It was only supposed to be a short-term thing
But the further we got, the deeper we dug in
Now I've let it crawl deep under my skin
Yeah, it was only supposed to be a short-term thing
'Cause I've got demons
Yeah, you should know
You put them in me
And I will not let them go
Yeah, I've got demons
It was only supposed to be a short-term thing
Just a matter of time before it all caved in
'Cause I've got demons
Yeah, you should know
You put them in me
And I will not let them go
Yeah, I've got demons
Yeah, you should know
You put them in me
And I will not let them go
Yeah, I've got demons
Yeah, I've got demons
Yeah, you should know
You put them in me
I guess I knew this
All along
I hurt you
Yeah, I've got demons
Yeah, I've got demons
Yeah, I've got demons
Yeah, I've got demons
Yeah, I've got demons
It was only supposed to be a short-term thing
F. Valtierra
I want to thank The Pineapple Thief for filling the hole in my heart that Porcupine Tree left. Great band!!!
Larry Cass
Heart transplant mending by PT returning this Summer with a New Album and Tour!
But Unfortunately Anathema has disbanded…
But maybe someday will return too?
Rafael franco
You need more anathema in life
Kevin Cocuzzi
It's just crazy how great both PT's sound. Gavin helps....lol
The Daily Life Of A Lonely Man
Reunion concert by 2022
Rosetta StoneD
Exactly
kelestebanxp / old account
Another masterpiece in the making. Stoked for the album. Since Gavin joined, there's no way to go but UP!
Carlos Bello
sorry bud but they have always been great.Gavin is a great drummer but he didnt step out their game by a lot.
Professor 4K
@TFM The thing is that Gavin is obviously a better drummer than their former one. So I certainly enjoy listening to "Alone At Sea" in a good recorded live version with Gav, like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCOCulnzDaE - that doesn't mean that the songwriting suddenly got epic cause drummers swapped
Ryan Dunn
@Annapaola Grandini he's known very well within the music scene, which is all he needs. He's sought after as a session musician as well, which is good money and opportunity to be further recognised.