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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My Own Oblivion
The Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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You don't even have to run,
Travel for miles for,
My own oblivion
This is further than I ever meant to be,
Turn me around and push my yesterday to me,
I'm asking you to shoot,
My eyes, maybe they tell it all,
Lost behind the suit
This is further than I ever meant to be,
Turn me around and push my yesterday to me
This is further than I ever meant to be,
Turn me around and push my yesterday to me
This is further than I ever meant to be,
Turn me around and push my yesterday to me
This is further than I ever meant to be,
Turn me around and push my yesterday to me
This is further than I ever meant to be,
Turn me around and push my yesterday to me
The Pineapple Thief's song "Oblivion" is a melancholic reflection on one's life journey, and the overwhelming feeling of being lost and disconnected from oneself. The opening lines of the song, "What are you waiting for, You don't even have to run," suggest a sense of resignation and acceptance of one's fate. The line "Travel for miles for, My own oblivion" alludes to the singer's self-destructive tendencies, as he seeks to distance himself from reality to avoid confronting his problems.
The next two lines, "This is further than I ever meant to be, Turn me around and push my yesterday to me," reveal the singer's regret and desire to go back to the past, to revisit a time when life seemed simpler and more manageable. The repetition of this line emphasizes the singer's desperation and longing for a sense of direction.
The following lines, "I'm asking you to shoot, My eyes, maybe they tell it all, Lost behind the suit," suggest a sense of disillusionment with the world and the societal pressures that have led the singer to suppress his emotions and hide behind a façade of normalcy. The repetition of "turn me around and push my yesterday to me" at the end of the song highlights the singer's desire for self-discovery and healing.
Overall, "Oblivion" is a poignant and introspective song that speaks to the human experience of feeling lost, disconnected, and in need of direction.
Line by Line Meaning
What are you waiting for,
Why are you hesitating,
You don't even have to run,
You don't need to hurry,
Travel for miles for,
Journey long distances towards,
My own oblivion
The state of forgetting everything about myself
This is further than I ever meant to be,
I am beyond my intended limits,
Turn me around and push my yesterday to me,
Help me go back to my past and make things right,
I'm asking you to shoot,
I am requesting you to take action,
My eyes, maybe they tell it all,
My eyes may reveal everything,
Lost behind the suit,
Trapped in my appearance and status,
Turn me around and push my yesterday to me
Guide me back to my past to undo my mistakes
This is further than I ever meant to be,
I have moved farther than I wanted to,
Turn me around and push my yesterday to me
Reverse my path and take me back to my past
This is further than I ever meant to be,
I am lost beyond my intended boundaries,
Turn me around and push my yesterday to me
Bring me back to my past to correct my mistakes
This is further than I ever meant to be,
I have gone too far from where I wanted to be,
Turn me around and push my yesterday to me
Take me back in time to rectify my errors
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.