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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One More Step Away
The Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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You say the things you do
Broken and down
I'm still in love with you
You never meant to play
You never meant...
Just one step away
And are you
One more step away?
'Cause I am
Just one step away
I'm just one step away
I never meant to play
I never meant to get so far away
I'm never going to find you
I'm never going to find you
You never meant to play
You never meant...
'Cause I am
Just one step away
And are you
One more step away?
'Cause I am
Just one step away
I'm just one step away
'Cause I am
Just one step away
And are you
One more step away?
'Cause I am
Just one step away
I'm just one step away
And I don't know how
I'll live without you
The song "One More Step Away" by The Pineapple Thief depicts a kind of melancholic state where the singer has been left heartbroken but is still yearning for the love they once had. The first couple of lines suggest that the singer is trying to come to terms with the end of their relationship but something about their partner's words keeps them hanging on. Despite feeling broken and down, they are unable to let go of their love for their partner. The lines "I never meant to play, I never meant to get so far away" indicate a sense of regret and a desire to make things right.
The chorus of the song consists of the lines "Cause I am just one step away, and are you one more step away?" which suggest that there is still a chance of the relationship being salvaged. The singer seems to be in a state of limbo, hoping that their partner will make the first move towards reconciliation. The repetition of the line "I'm just one step away" emphasizes the closeness of their situation and the fact that a single step could make all the difference.
The final lines "And I don't know how I'll live without you" add a sense of desperation to the emotional state of the singer. It underscores the importance of their partner's love to their well-being. Overall, "One More Step Away" is a powerful ballad that captures the essence of heartbreak and the innate human desire for love and companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why
I don't understand the reasons behind your actions
You say the things you do
You express yourself through words which may be hurtful at times
Broken and down
I am feeling shattered and depressed
I'm still in love with you
My feelings for you have not changed despite everything that has happened
You never meant to play
You did not intend for things to turn out this way
Just one step away
Our relationship is hanging by a thread
Are you one more step away?
Are you also on the verge of giving up on us?
I'm never going to find you
I fear that we are drifting too far apart and I may lose you forever
I never meant to play
I did not intend for us to end up in this situation
I'm never going to find you
I fear that our connection is lost and I may never be able to reconnect with you
And I don't know how I'll live without you
I cannot imagine my life without you and I fear the thought of losing you
Contributed by Jayden E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tonny Hogenbirk
Bruce composes brilliant songs, lovely song
Dantess26
I wish TPT would just release a DVD already! Get on it @Kscope
Carol Hartung
good voices, very good song, glad i checked it out :)
Krosso Mark
amazing sound.
rapidloving
whoever who did not like this: you're most prob deaf. This guy has a magical voice and a very nice song. Go on Bruce, we love you!
progonian
beautiful song
ÉloïseLB
Bruce Scoord nous offre toute la richesse de sa voix, sans oublier celle de sa choriste, dans une pièce à faire vibrer toutes les cellules du corps, merci!!!
Marcel Vossen
Awesome!
Nenad Markovic
Great song! Greetings from Serbia! :)
Wbstr
:o I need full 'A Night at the Union Chapel' on DVD!