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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Friday 25th
The Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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Don't tear this apart
It's getting hard
Don't fall apart
It's getting hard
Don't tear this apart
It's getting hard
The Pineapple Thief's song "Friday 25th" explores the complexity of relationships that are falling apart. The repetitive lines of "It's getting hard, don't tear this apart" convey a sense of desperation and an attempt to hold onto what is left of the relationship. The singer seems to be pleading with the other person, begging them not to destroy what they have left. However, in the very next line, the singer seems to give up: "It's getting hard, so fall apart." The mood is one of resignation, acknowledging that the relationship is ending painfully.
The lyrics could also be interpreted as a warning to the singer themselves. They may be self-destructive tendencies that they fear will ultimately ruin the relationship. They are struggling to control themselves and keep their destructive impulses at bay but are ultimately losing the fight. The line "It's getting hard" could also describe the increasing pressure and stress that the singer feels, which is pushing them towards a breakdown.
Overall, "Friday 25th" speaks to the human experience of struggling with relationships and the pain that comes with their dissolution. It conveys the sense that the end of a relationship can be incredibly difficult, and the emotional pain can feel overwhelming.
Line by Line Meaning
It's getting hard
The situation is becoming difficult
Don't tear this apart
Don't ruin or destroy what we have
It's getting hard
The situation is becoming even more challenging
Don't fall apart
Don't lose control or give up
It's getting hard
Once again, the difficulty of the situation is increasing
So fall apart
Despite the challenges, it's okay to feel overwhelmed and break down
Contributed by Charlotte S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.