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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Last Man Standing
The Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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Why you leapt up and drove off alone
I want to say
I'm gonna reach out and change my ways
Why did you leave me standing?
Why did you leave me?
I'm gonna reach out and change my ways
Tell me which way things will roll?
How could you leave me standing?
How could you leave me standing?
How could you leave me standing here?
Am I the last man standing here?
How could you leave me standing here?
You drove of and left me here
You drove of and left me here
You dorve of and left me standing alone
You left me standing alone
How could you leave me standing?
How could you leave me standing here?
Am I the last man standing here?
How could you leave me standing here?
The song "Last Man Standing" by The Pineapple Thief is a heart-wrenching reflection on the aftermath of a broken relationship. The opening lines are a plea for answers, as the singer asks why their former partner left abruptly, leaving them alone and confused. The repeated questions of "Why did you leave me standing?" and "How could you leave me standing here?" serve to emphasize the singer's bewilderment and pain.
Despite the hurt caused by the breakup, the singer acknowledges a desire to make things right and better themselves. They express a willingness to change and improve on their faults. The uncertainty of the situation is palpable in the line "Tell me which way things will roll?" suggesting that the singer is unsure of what the future holds but is hopeful for resolution.
The chorus repeats the lines "How could you leave me standing here? Am I the last man standing here?" conveying a sense of abandonment and isolation. The repetition of "Here" in these lines further emphasizes the singer's physical presence in the aftermath of the split.
Overall, "Last Man Standing" is a poignant exploration of the emotions one feels when a relationship ends, leaving them alone and questioning what went wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to know
The singer is curious and seeking information about why the other person left abruptly.
Why you leapt up and drove off alone
The singer is questioning why the other person suddenly left on their own.
I want to say
The singer is expressing their desire to make a change.
I'm gonna reach out and change my ways
The artist intends to make a conscious effort to amend their behavior.
Tell me which way things will roll?
The artist is seeking clarity about the direction their relationship will take.
How could you leave me standing?
The singer is expressing disbelief and disappointment at being abandoned.
You drove of and left me here
The singer is stating the fact that the other person drove off and left them behind.
You left me standing alone
The artist is emphasizing how they were abandoned without any support or companionship.
Am I the last man standing here?
The artist is questioning whether they are the only one remaining in the relationship.
How could you leave me standing here?
The artist is repeating their previous question, expressing their disbelief and confusion.
Contributed by Lucy N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Franco S
PT ---> Porcupine tree PT---- Pineapple Thief PT= PURE TALENT
Dane Zechariah
@Adrien Sonny happy to help :D
Adrien Sonny
@Dane Zechariah Thank you, I signed up and it seems to work :) I really appreciate it !!
Eduardo Alvin
@Dane Zechariah Definitely, have been watching on Flixzone for since march myself =)
Adrien Sonny
i realize I am quite off topic but does anyone know of a good website to watch new movies online?
Tordah90
Amazing band.
916martin
Epic song!
Tobias K
I hope there will be (at least) one more epic longtrack on the new album. I love em.
DreamofFooPorcupines
So excited for this album. SHIM is one of my favorite albums and I'm sure this one will be even better.
cristhian B
starting to listening this week,,, really impressed,, someone knows where can i find the lyrics....