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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God Bless the Child
The Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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Oh my love what have I done,
Well I'm not doing it anymore,
No I'm not doing it anymore,
So take my mark
I'm done for so god bless the child,
I'm done for so god bless the child,
I'm done for so god bless the child
Oh my love what have I done,
Oh my love what have I done,
Oh my love what have I done,
Oh my love what have I done
I'm not doing it anymore,
No I'm not doing it anymore,
I'm not doing it anymore,
No I'm not doing it anymore
I'm not doing it anymore,
No I'm not doing it anymore,
I'm not doing it anymore,
No I'm not doing it anymore
I'm done for so god bless the child,
I'm done for so god bless the child,
I'm done for so god bless the child,
I'm done for so god bless the child
Take my mark and hold it tight,
Take my mark and hold it tight,
Take my mark and hold it tight,
Take my mark and hold it tight
Take my mark and use it right,
Take my mark and use it right,
Take my mark and use it right,
Take my mark and use it right
I'm done for so god bless the child,
I'm done for so god bless the child,
I'm done for so god bless the child,
I'm done for so god bless the child
The Pineapple Thief's song God Bless the Child paints a picture of a person who is full of regret and ready to accept the consequences of their actions. The singer repeatedly asks themselves "Oh my love what have I done" suggesting that they have caused harm in a relationship. The lyrics "I'm not doing it anymore, no I'm not doing it anymore" show that the singer is aware of their mistake and is making a decision to change their behavior.
The repeated phrase "I'm done for so God bless the child" can be seen as a reference to an old African American proverb, "God bless the child that's got his own" which honors self-reliance and individuality. In this song, the phrase suggests that the singer recognizes that they are vulnerable and out of options, but they hope that something good will come to those who have fewer options.
The line "Take my mark and hold it tight, take my mark and use it right" seems to imply that the singer has left a lasting impression or impact, and they hope that whoever holds onto their memory will use it for good.
Overall, God Bless the Child is a soulful, melancholic song about taking responsibility for one's actions and moving on. The lyrics are emotionally charged and offer a deep insight into a person grappling with their past and trying to make amends.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my love what have I done,
Expressing regret for one's past actions in a relationship.
Well I'm not doing it anymore,
Promising to change negative behaviors in the relationship.
No I'm not doing it anymore,
Reiterating the commitment to change and improve the relationship.
So take my mark
Offering a symbol or sign of this commitment.
I'm done for so god bless the child,
Acknowledging that one's past actions have consequences and accepting accountability.
Oh my love what have I done,
Repeating the regret for past actions.
I'm not doing it anymore,
Repeating the promise to change and improve the relationship.
I'm done for so god bless the child,
Repeating the acceptance of accountability for one's actions.
Take my mark and hold it tight,
Encouraging the partner to hold onto the symbol of commitment and trust.
Take my mark and use it right,
Encouraging the partner to use the symbol of commitment and trust appropriately.
Contributed by Nolan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.