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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November
The Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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You poor lost soul. You emptied me long ago
The Pineapple Thief's November is a somber song that depicts the emotional turmoil of someone who has been left behind by a loved one. The opening lines, "You poor lost soul. Where will you go?" suggest a sense of empathy and concern towards the person who has left, although the use of the word "lost" implies a sense of confusion and uncertainty about where the journey will take them. The repetition of the phrase "You poor lost soul" underscores the feeling of helplessness and the lack of control over the situation.
The second line, "You emptied me long ago," portrays a different emotion altogether. It seems as if the person singing the song has been heartbroken by the actions of the one who left, and that they have been depleted of emotional energy. The use of the word "emptied" can imply a sense of sadness or grief, as if the person singing feels as though they have been drained of their vitality and passion.
The overall effect of these lyrics is a sense of confusion and heartache, of wanting to reach out but feeling helpless to do so. The repetition of the opening phrase and the vivid imagery of the second line make the emotions vivid and palpable, leaving the listener with a sense of empathy for the person singing.
Line by Line Meaning
You poor lost soul. Where will you go?
Addressing an individual who appears to be struggling and directionless, prompting the question of their future plans and how they will find their way.
You poor lost soul. You emptied me long ago
Implying that the subject has caused emotional exhaustion in the singer and drained them of their positive energy.
Contributed by Gabriel W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.