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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Remember Us
The Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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We say no, but it doesn't mean a thing.
Follow, everything.
But we know, it doesn't mean a thing.
Come on! It's over.
Remember us when we're gone.
The lyrics to The Pineapple Thief's song Remember Us are relatively simple and repetitive, but they convey a profound message. The song seems to be about the fleeting nature of life and how our words and actions ultimately don't matter in the grand scheme of things. The first verse includes the lines "I know everything, we say no, but it doesn't mean a thing" which suggests that although we may be confident and feel like we know everything, our opinions ultimately don't hold much weight. The line "Follow, everything. But we know, it doesn't mean a thing" implies that we often just follow what others are doing or saying, without really considering the consequences or significance of our actions.
The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, emphasizes the idea that life is finite and we should be remembered after we are gone. The line "Remember us when we're gone" is a poignant reminder that our time on this earth is limited and we should strive to make the most of it. The repeated phrase "It's over, for sure" is a sobering reflection on the finality of death and the need to appreciate every moment we have.
Overall, Remember Us is a powerful song that encourages listeners to live in the present and make the most of every opportunity. The simple yet profound lyrics and haunting melody make it a standout track on The Pineapple Thief's album Someone Here is Missing.
Line by Line Meaning
I know everything
I understand all that is happening in our lives.
We say no, but it doesn't mean a thing.
Our denial is not effective in changing the situation.
Follow, everything.
We continue to go along with whatever is happening.
But we know, it doesn't mean a thing.
However, deep down we know our actions have no real impact.
Come on! It's over.
It's time to accept that this situation has come to an end.
Remember us when we're gone.
Even though we may no longer be present, don't forget our impact and the memories we shared.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRUCE SOORD
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Mehedi Hasan
I know everything
We say no, but it doesn't mean a thing
Follow everything
But we know it doesn't mean a thing
Come on, its over
Remember us when we're gone
Its over for sure
Come on, its over
Remember us when we've gone
Its over for sure
Come on, its over
Remember us when we've gone
Its over for sure
Artistically
A masterpiece that I will never forget.
Pilar Camacho
Rolotaa!!!!
Devam Sarkar
The intro to this song is exactly what you hear right before death with all your memories flashing in front of you. What phenomenal music !
Fabio Lavanna
The guitar finale is just perfect in its simplicity. And I have heard so many prog bands in the last 48 years that I thought nothing new could give me such emotions.
Richard Sinclair
One of my favorite songs ever. So many emotions. Parts of it are hopeful and bright, and other parts are somber and resigned. The whole composition is almost unbearably bittersweet. Chokes me up almost every time I hear it.
Abhisek Mukherjee
Listening to Porcupine Tree landed me on another PT . There is so much prog gem that people don't know about
Rajdeep B
thank god songs like these are for the special people who know how to appreciate good music, pineapple thief youll be in my heart forever
:')
mr Burger
yup. these guys are really special
Beka Firefox
this is a phenomenal and talented band!
Mariusz Polski
check Riverside ;) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDCkFymYHIQ