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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Incubate
The Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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I've seen this all before
I'm turning the light on, to go
I cannot take much more
Man in the mirror, oh no
I've seen this face before
Stare at the mirror
Oh no, please
I know I'm not invincible
But I thought I was all the same
I know I'm not invincible
But I thought I was
Thought I was all the same
I know I'm not invincible
But I thought I was all the same
I know I'm not invincible
But I thought I was
Thought I was all the same
I'm caught in a loop now, I hear
The same thing everyday
I'm caught in a loop now, I fear
It never comes my way
Singing the outro, they're gone
They've heard it all before
But this is the last show
Oh no, please
I know I'm not invincible
But I thought I was all the same
I know I'm not invincible
But I thought I was
Thought I was all the same
The Pineapple Thief's "Incubate" is a reflective song that highlights how the singer is struggling to come to terms with their fallibilities. The song starts with the singer acknowledging the truth of their situation, and this is symbolized by the line "I'm turning the light on, to go," which represents enlightenment, both metaphorically and literally. But their enlightenment is short-lived, as they are haunted by past mistakes and shortcomings. The line "I know I'm not invincible, but I thought I was all the same" points to their belief that they had everything under control, when in reality, that was far from the truth. The singer is, therefore, a human being with weaknesses, and they need to come to terms with that.
The second verse begins with the singer feeling trapped in a situation that is familiar and mundane. The line "I'm caught in a loop now, I hear the same thing every day" symbolizes a routine that has become monotonous and unyielding. They are asking for help or guidance, but they are also running out of time, which is further accentuated by the line "But this is the last show, oh no, please." The song ends on a reflective note, with the singer acknowledging the core message of the song. While they may not be invincible, they are still unique in their own way.
Overall, the song deals with a universal theme of coming to terms with one's limitations and weaknesses. It highlights the struggles we all face when we realize that we are fallible and that we cannot control everything. But despite the harsh reality, there is a silver lining, which is the uniqueness of each individual irrespective of their weaknesses.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm turning the light on, oh no
I am attempting to bring clarity or understanding to a situation, yet I am afraid of what I might find
I've seen this all before
I am feeling a sense of déjà vu, as if I have faced this situation in the past
I'm turning the light on, to go
I am trying to face my fears head on and move past them
I cannot take much more
I am at the breaking point of my emotional and mental capacity
Man in the mirror, oh no
I am looking at myself and feeling a sense of disappointment or disconnect
I've seen this face before
I am recognizing a pattern of behavior or emotional response in myself that is not healthy
Stare at the mirror
I am compelled to scrutinize and analyze myself, but it is causing me great distress
I know I'm not invincible
I am painfully aware of my own limitations and weaknesses
But I thought I was all the same
I had convinced myself that I was capable of overcoming any obstacle or challenge
I'm caught in a loop now, I hear
I am feeling trapped in a repetitive cycle of thoughts or emotions
The same thing everyday
I am experiencing a sense of monotony and stagnation in my life
I'm caught in a loop now, I fear
I am worried that I will never be able to break free from this pattern of behavior or thinking
It never comes my way
I am feeling a sense of disappointment or frustration that I am not achieving my goals or desires
Singing the outro, they're gone
I am concluding a performance or effort, but it feels like no one is paying attention or cares
They've heard it all before
I am aware that my message or efforts have become predictable or unimpressive to others
But this is the last show
I am making a final attempt or gesture, recognizing that it may be my last chance to achieve my goals
Oh no, please
I am feeling a deep sense of desperation or despair
Thought I was all the same
I believed that I was no different than anyone else, but now I am realizing my own uniqueness and limitations
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Written by: BRUCE SOORD
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