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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Punish Yourself
The Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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Remnants of the truth you past
The last exit from your life
You cannot waste away in here
With all the tenderness I fear
Every day until I die
And your skin goes red and it sinks, beneath
And I've been sitting here alone
The voices slur, the building moans
All the pain locked in these walls
We cannot waste away in here
With all the promises I fear
Everyday until I die
You keep hitting yourself where it hurts, the least
And your skin goes red and it sinks, beneath
Interpretation: The lyrics of "Punish Yourself" by The Pineapple Thief is a reflection of a person's inner turmoil and self-destructive behavior. The chorus, "You keep hitting yourself where it hurts, the least, and your skin goes red and it sinks, beneath," suggests that the person is punishing themselves for the mistakes they have made in the past. They are unable to move on from their past and are constantly beating themselves up emotionally and mentally. The last lines of the chorus, "We cannot waste away in here, with all the promises I fear, every day until I die," highlight the hopelessness of the situation, where the singer feels trapped and unable to break free from themselves. The theme of self-harm and emotional turmoil is prevalent throughout the song, with lines like "The last exit from your life" suggesting that the singer is contemplating suicide.
The verses of the song describe a sense of isolation and despair. The lines "And I've been sitting here alone, the voices slur, the building moans, all the pain locked in these walls" suggest that the singer is alone with their thoughts, and the pain they experience is overwhelming. The past haunts this person, and they are unable to move past it. The lines, "And I will strangle out the last remnants of the truth you past, the last exit from your life," suggest that this person is not only punishing themselves but possibly punishing someone else for their mistakes.
Overall, the song is a poignant commentary on the destructive power of guilt and shame. The lyrics portray the mental anguish and self-destructive behavior of a person unable to let go of their past. It is a haunting reminder of how one's thoughts and feelings can spiral out of control and consume them.
Line by Line Meaning
And I will strangle out the last
I will forcefully extract the final remnants of the truth that you are hiding.
Remnants of the truth you past
Whatever truth that you have shared with me before, I will not stop until I discover the rest of it.
The last exit from your life
This is the last moment in which I will be given the opportunity to explore your life and learn from it.
You cannot waste away in here
You need to escape from your current situation because your life is too precious to waste away in this state of sadness.
With all the tenderness I fear
Despite my concern for you, I am worried that my care and attention towards you will backfire.
Every day until I die
I will keep striving to help you live a better life until the day I pass away from this world.
You keep hitting yourself where it hurts, the least
You're harming yourself in the areas where it least helps you, so the harm isn't justified.
And your skin goes red and it sinks, beneath
You suffer from internal turmoil, and it's pushing you deeper into a painful and despondent state.
And I've been sitting here alone
I've been enduring this difficult journey without anyone accompanying me.
The voices slur, the building moans
The environment around me is filled with unsettling noises, making it even more mentally exhausting to get through the day.
All the pain locked in these walls
The walls contain an unbeatable amount of pain and anguish that has been embedded into their very structure over time.
With all the promises I fear
I have concerns and doubts about the promises you've made to me, despite my belief that they are genuine.
Everyday until I die
As long as I am alive, I will try to hold you to your promises and hunt for more truths about you.
You keep hitting yourself where it hurts, the least
You're needlessly causing yourself pain in areas that it does the least good, and I am worried about this.
And your skin goes red and it sinks, beneath
Your body is physically expressing your emotional turmoil, with your skin turning red and sinking inward.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BRUCE SOORD
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