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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The Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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What am I doing here?
Can I have some?
But no one else can hear
That you love me
Can you please read my mind,
I can't help me
What have I done?
What am I doing here?
What have I done?
What am I doing here?
In a never ending mind
I get tired, of mine
You have never been so kind
Now you can't be mine
What have I been doing here?
Can I have some meaning?
Why can't anybody hear?
My mind screaming
Come and help me
understand
What it's like to be free again
But every time I try
I just run into the same old lies
In these lyrics, the singer is questioning their actions and their purpose in life. They seem to be lost and helpless, wanting someone to understand and listen to them. The repeated line, "What have I done? What am I doing here?" suggests a feeling of regret and confusion. The line "Can I have some? But no one else can hear" is interesting because it could be interpreted as the singer asking for drugs or alcohol to numb their pain, but also feels like they are asking for validation or understanding that no one else can give them.
The lines "Can you please read my mind, I can't help me" express the desperation the singer is feeling, as they are struggling to understand their own thoughts and feelings. The line "In a never-ending mind, I get tired of mine" could be interpreted as the singer feeling trapped in their own mind, unable to escape their own thoughts.
The last verse, "Come and help me understand, what it's like to be free again. But every time I try, I just run into the same old lies" suggests that the singer is seeking help and guidance to find their way towards freedom and happiness, but is having trouble breaking free from their old patterns and behaviors. Overall, this song is a poignant reflection on feelings of isolation, regret, and the search for meaning and freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
What have I done?
I am regretful and wondering about my past actions.
What am I doing here?
I feel lost and uncertain about my current situation.
Can I have some?
I am seeking something.
But no one else can hear
I feel alone and unheard.
That you love me
I am hoping for love and affection.
Can you please read my mind,
I want someone to understand my thoughts and feelings without me having to explain them.
I can't help me
I feel trapped and unable to help myself.
In this never ending time
Time feels like it's dragging on endlessly.
What have I been doing here?
I am questioning the purpose of my existence.
Can I have some meaning?
I want my life to have significance and purpose.
Why can't anybody hear?
I feel like my cries for help are going unnoticed.
My mind screaming
My thoughts and emotions are overwhelming and tumultuous.
Come and help me
I am desperately in need of assistance and support.
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Written by: BRUCE SOORD
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