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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Nothing at Best
The Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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I give you nothing at best to hold on to.
You said you had enough?
So you said? So you said...
It's never felt so right.
But I am telling you to run for your life.
Just stay with me tonight?
Along with our lives.
Alright, it's my fault.
I give you nothing at best to hold on to.
You said you had enough?
So you said? So you said...
Yeah, it was me.
And I've got to carry this for as long as you let me.
The Pineapple Thief's song "Nothing at Best" features introspective and emotional lyrics that explore the toxicity and destruction of a failing relationship. The opening lines, "Yeah, it was me. I give you nothing at best to hold on to" immediately set the tone for the song's themes of personal accountability and regret. The singer acknowledges their role in the relationship's downfall, admitting to providing their partner with little support and affection.
Despite this realization, the singer still wants their partner to stay with them, even if it means risking further harm. The line "And I will bury you. Along with our lives" expresses a level of desperation and hopelessness, implying that the relationship has become so strained that both parties are destined to fail.
Overall, "Nothing at Best" offers a painfully honest portrayal of a relationship that has reached its breaking point. The song's haunting melodies and introspective lyrics make it a standout track on The Pineapple Thief's impressive discography.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, it was me.
Admitting fault for a situation that caused harm
I give you nothing at best to hold on to.
Acknowledging that they are not providing enough security or sustenance in a relationship
You said you had enough?
Questioning if the partner has reached their limit with the situation
So you said? So you said...
Repeating the partner's words, possibly in disbelief or frustration
It's never felt so right.
Expressing the artist's enjoyment of the current state of things
But I am telling you to run for your life.
Advising the partner to leave the situation before it becomes worse
Just stay with me tonight?
Offering temporary comfort or support
And I will bury you.
Implying that the artist's actions will lead to the partner's downfall
Along with our lives.
Acknowledging that the consequences of the artist's actions will affect both parties
Alright, it's my fault.
Reiterating that the responsibility for the situation lies with the artist
And I've got to carry this for as long as you let me.
Acknowledging that the singer will have to bear the weight of their actions for as long as the partner allows them to
Contributed by Levi K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rumyana Filipova
Yeah, it was me
I give you nothing at best to hold on to
You said you had enough?
So you said? So you said...
It's never felt so right
But I am telling you to run for your life
Just stay with me tonight?
And I will bury you
Along with our lives
Alright, it's my fault
I give you nothing at best to hold on to
You said you had enough?
So you said? So you said...
Yeah, it was me
And I've got to carry this for as long as you let me
Columbia Jones
In my opinion this is one of the most underrated bands I know of. Their music is easily playable on the radio and its progressive, catchy and fun yet I can't even go into a record store and buy their album, it has to be pre-ordered from the UK. Plus they won't even tour here in the U.S. because their's no fans. This is too sad for such a good band!
steftones1
This didnt age well. 😜 Now touring us
king crimson
Que buenas rolas de este grupo. El progresivo no a muerto ¡¡¡
druebwake
I love Porcupine Thief !
stonerdemon
Last night I was really sad because of oceansize splitting up, but then all of sudden I find a new great, great band like this today. Lucky me!
Jose T
Great music. This band is becoming one of my favs, real quick. Thanks for posting.
TheAdam159
Great band. They should get more recognition.
Felipe Ovalle
Independiente de que tenga un estilo muy parecidos a la mezcla de los grupos mencionado, este disco es NOTABLE..
Monkeyspass
Don't understand why these fellows aren't more popular
octoxd
Just discovered this great band.. Cant believe ive never heard of it before!