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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Sense Of Fear
The Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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You must feel it too
It's washing us away
So let me look at you for one last time
And won't you look at me for one last time?
How are we here? Fixed in this state like frozen dogs
We had a glorious time when we stopped looking
So let me look at you for one last time
And won't you look at me for one last time?
We cannot escape the sense of fear, we cannot be alone
The Pineapple Thief's song "Sense Of Fear" is a hauntingly beautiful track that explores fear and the fear of being alone. The song's opening lines, "I cannot escape the sense of fear, we cannot be alone, you must feel it too," set the tone for the rest of the track. The sense of fear the singer is describing is something that is deep within them and cannot be ignored. The line "we cannot be alone" suggests that the fear is something that they are experiencing together, or perhaps something that is shared by all humans, a fear of the unknown or of being disconnected from others.
The chorus of the song is both heartbreaking and poignant, as the singer pleads with the listener to "let me look at you for one last time and won't you look at me for one last time?" The sense of finality in these lines suggests that the singer is grappling with their own mortality or perhaps with the idea of losing someone important to them. The lines "How are we here? Fixed in this state like frozen dogs. Will this be the last time? It's over" further underscore the theme of finality and the inevitability of change.
Overall, "Sense Of Fear" is a powerful track that showcases The Pineapple Thief's ability to explore complex emotional themes through their music. The song's poignant lyrics and haunting melodies make it a standout track on their album, and one that is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever felt alone or afraid.
Line by Line Meaning
I cannot escape the sense of fear, we cannot be alone
I am consumed by a feeling of terror that is inescapable, we need each other to overcome it
You must feel it too
I know you are experiencing the same sense of fear as I am
It's washing us away
The fear is overwhelming us and causing us to lose ourselves
So let me look at you for one last time
Before we are destroyed by this fear, I want to lock eyes with you one final time
And won't you look at me for one last time?
I want to see that you are with me and that we are facing this together
How are we here? Fixed in this state like frozen dogs
I don't understand how we ended up in this situation, helpless and unable to escape
Will this be the last time? It's over
Is this the end for us? It feels like we've reached a point of no return
We had a glorious time when we stopped looking
Before this fear took hold of us, we had a brief moment of bliss when we stopped worrying about the future
We cannot escape the sense of fear, we cannot be alone
This fear is too powerful for us to overcome on our own, we need each other to survive
Contributed by Adam L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lena Mosec
I cannot escape the sense of fear, we cannot be alone
You must feel it too
It's washing us away
So let me look at you for one last time
And won't you look at me for one last time?
How are we here? Fixed in this state like frozen dogs
Will this be the last time? It's over
We had a glorious time when we stopped looking
So let me look at you for one last time
And won't you look at me for one last time?
We cannot escape the sense of fear, we cannot be alone
David Taylor
so. i've let several days pass...biding my time...hoping someone thoughtful here in the states posted the obvious. why in the world can't venues in several of the major u.s. markets host this amazing band performing live?!
i'm super disappointed the pineapple thief gets so little respect in america. to illustrate: thankfully, the steven wilson band managed to find a market here to perform the album of the year and concert of the year 'hand cannot erase' tour. i enjoyed the seattle and the portland shows laughing and weeping with thousands of like-minded folks.
the pineapple thief, with magnolia, have earned equal treatment.
the album generally and both 'breathe' and 'sense of fear' in particular demonstrate the creative powerhouse that is bruce soord and his entourage.
net-net: america's music 'intelligentsia' should look each morning at their bathroom mirrors in shame for FAILING to bring this band to the states.
for my and my beautiful wife's part: we'll just fly over to a show in europe and enjoy the bliss and power that is the pineapple thief.
show bruce and his mates find their way to the states for a show in any city: i'm the guy holding sign with....'youtube post....drinks and dinner on us.
heal the planet with beautiful music, d
p.s. magnolia deserves your vote for album of the year or a tie with hand cannot erase!
Modern Art Rock
Wow!! great track and wonderful video; ticks all the boxes for me! Liked, shared and posted to my Modern Art Rock facebook and you tube page! :)
Martin Artime
Amazing song and video! :)
Will Davies
Oh my god, keep this stuff up
Lena Mosec
I cannot escape the sense of fear, we cannot be alone
You must feel it too
It's washing us away
So let me look at you for one last time
And won't you look at me for one last time?
How are we here? Fixed in this state like frozen dogs
Will this be the last time? It's over
We had a glorious time when we stopped looking
So let me look at you for one last time
And won't you look at me for one last time?
We cannot escape the sense of fear, we cannot be alone
Abel Gorillos
sens ? sie hat den wolf gefressen :)
Frédéric Cormier
Awesome song and video. The guitar at 3:40 is just mind blowing!
Filipa Silva
Portugal wants you. You are amazing!
David Taylor
so. i've let several days pass...biding my time...hoping someone thoughtful here in the states posted the obvious. why in the world can't venues in several of the major u.s. markets host this amazing band performing live?!
i'm super disappointed the pineapple thief gets so little respect in america. to illustrate: thankfully, the steven wilson band managed to find a market here to perform the album of the year and concert of the year 'hand cannot erase' tour. i enjoyed the seattle and the portland shows laughing and weeping with thousands of like-minded folks.
the pineapple thief, with magnolia, have earned equal treatment.
the album generally and both 'breathe' and 'sense of fear' in particular demonstrate the creative powerhouse that is bruce soord and his entourage.
net-net: america's music 'intelligentsia' should look each morning at their bathroom mirrors in shame for FAILING to bring this band to the states.
for my and my beautiful wife's part: we'll just fly over to a show in europe and enjoy the bliss and power that is the pineapple thief.
show bruce and his mates find their way to the states for a show in any city: i'm the guy holding sign with....'youtube post....drinks and dinner on us.
heal the planet with beautiful music, d
p.s. magnolia deserves your vote for album of the year or a tie with hand cannot erase!
Frédéric Cormier
They're coming to North America this year and I already have my ticket for their show
BimmyJayWalker
@David......have you managed to see them live yet?