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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Parted Forever
The Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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Shattered by the parting of the two of us
Fade away
Into the unknown fate that was made for us
And I know what it takes to be here
You'll never make it, without fear
Shattered by the death of the two of us
Walk away, into the light where you put your trust
And I never worshiped the right part of you
I never wanted, a part of you
The Pineapple Thief's song "Parted Forever" is an emotional and haunting ballad about the end of a relationship. The lyrics depict the moment when two people have to go their separate ways, whether by choice or by fate. The opening lines of the song, "One fine day, shattered by the parting of the two of us," set the tone for the rest of the song. The use of the phrase "shattered by the parting" emphasizes the suddenness and finality of the breakup. The following lines, "Fade away, into the unknown fate that was made for us," suggest that the relationship was doomed from the start, and that the two people were never meant to be together.
As the song progresses, the singer explores their feelings about the end of the relationship. They admit that they are afraid of what lies ahead, but at the same time, they know that they have to face their fears head-on. The line "And I know what it takes to be here, you'll never make it without fear" suggests that the singer has gone through difficult times before, and has learned how to cope with them. The second verse of the song is even more heartbreaking than the first, as it deals with death. The singer sings, "One fine day, shattered by the death of the two of us, walk away, into the light where you put your trust." These lines suggest that one of the people in the relationship has died, and that the other person must learn to move on, even though it is extremely difficult.
One interesting aspect of "Parted Forever" is the way the lyrics are structured. The song is divided into two verses, each one dealing with a different scenario. The first verse deals with the end of a relationship, while the second verse deals with death. This structure gives the song a sense of balance and symmetry, and allows the listener to reflect on both situations. Another interesting aspect of the song is the use of repetition. The phrase "parted forever" is used twice in the song, which emphasizes the finality of the situation. The use of repetition also makes the song more memorable and reinforces its emotional impact.
Line by Line Meaning
One fine day
A day that seemed excellent in some way
Shattered by the parting of the two of us
Destroyed by our separation
Fade away
Disappear slowly
Into the unknown fate that was made for us
Towards an uncertain destiny that was inevitable
And I know what it takes to be here
I understand what is necessary to survive this experience
You'll never make it, without fear
You cannot succeed without feeling afraid
One fine day
A day that seemed excellent in some way
Shattered by the death of the two of us
Destroyed by our passing
Walk away, into the light where you put your trust
Leave this world of darkness and go towards the place you believe in
And I never worshiped the right part of you
I never adored the correct aspect of your being
I never wanted, a part of you
I never desired to possess part of your being
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRUCE SOORD
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