In April 2008 The Pineapple Thief launched the Kscope label with the critic… Read Full Bio ↴In April 2008 The Pineapple Thief launched the Kscope label with the critically acclaimed album, Tightly Unwound.

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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Alx Leeks
Acme Music
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Run Me Through
The Pineapple Thief Lyrics

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It's warm in here.
I see you.
Some over here.
And run me through.

You're so near,
But so long.
I won't fear

When you're gone.

You are too real.
Won't you stay.

I can almost feel.
Your sharpened blade.

Overall Meaning

The Pineapple Thief's lyrics to 'Run Me Through' is a melancholic account of a person's feelings towards someone whom they long for. The opening of the song sets the tone of the ambiance by describing it as being warm; a metaphor for the person's longing to be with someone who makes them feel comfortable in their absence. The singer then notices the person he is singing about, who is sitting somewhere nearby. The line 'And run me through' could be interpreted as an invitation for them to hurt him with their sharp words, although this would let him be closer to the person he longs for. It could also symbolize the emotional turmoil he feels being close to them, knowing their power over his emotions.

The second verse deepens the melancholy atmosphere with the singer acknowledging the cruel distance between them. Although the person is near, it feels like they're far too distant for comfort. There's an acceptance in the singer's voice that shows a desire to move on when the person eventually leaves. The realization is induced by the person's lack of presence and inability to stay.

The final verse hits the peak of the song's emotional depth. The singer is calling for the person to stay while knowing that the request is impossible. He can feel their strong emotional impact on him, similar to the touch of a sharp blade. The metaphorical use of the sharp blade depicts the emotional pain someone can suffer when in love.

Line by Line Meaning

It's warm in here.
The atmosphere around me feels cozy and comfortable.

I see you.
I am aware of your presence near me.

Some over here.
There are a few other people present in this place.

And run me through.
Please be honest with me and speak the truth, even if it hurts.

You're so near,
You are physically close to me.

But so long.
Our emotional distance makes me feel as if you are far away.

I won't fear
I won't let my fear control me.

When you're gone.
When you leave or are no longer with me, I will still be okay.

You are too real.
You are too genuine and authentic to be ignored or dismissed.

Won't you stay.
I want you to stay and not leave me alone.

I can almost feel.
I sense or perceive something that is almost tangible.