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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Simple As That
The Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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What's wrong, what's wrong with that?
You put yourself within me
What's wrong, what's wrong with that?
You tell me get it out now
What's wrong, what's wrong with that?
Please, let's waste no more time, please
Please, let's waste no more time, please
Don't tell me that it's alright
What's wrong, what's wrong with you?
I've seen it through, I've seen enough
Please, let's waste no more time, please
Please, let's waste no more time, please
Please, please, let's waste no more time
Please, please, let's waste no more time
The lyrics to Simple As That by The Pineapple Thief appear to reflect the desire of the singer to take a relationship to the next level. The repeated question, "what's wrong with that?" suggests that the singer is not sure why the other person is hesitating. The line "you put yourself within me" could be interpreted as a reference to emotional intimacy or perhaps even a physical connection.
The second verse shifts slightly, with the other person telling the singer to "get it out now." This could be interpreted as a demand for emotional honesty or an urging to take action on the desire to be together. The repeated refrain of "let's waste no more time" reinforces the urgency of the singer's feelings.
Overall, the song seems to be about the frustration and impatience that can come with wanting to take a relationship to the next level.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to take you with me
I desire your companionship
What's wrong, what's wrong with that?
Why should that be a problem?
You put yourself within me
You have become a part of me
You tell me get it out now
You demand that I express my feelings immediately
What's wrong, what's wrong with that?
Why should that be a problem?
I've seen it through, I've seen enough
I have experienced and observed the situation completely
Please, let's waste no more time, please
Let's not delay any further
Don't tell me that it's alright
Do not pretend that everything is okay
What's wrong, what's wrong with you?
Why are you behaving in such a way?
I've seen it through, I've seen enough
I have experienced and observed the situation completely
Please, let's waste no more time, please
Let's not delay any further
Please, please, let's waste no more time
We need to act quickly without delay
Please, please, let's waste no more time
We need to act quickly without delay
Contributed by Connor S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lenamosec8829
I want to take you with me
What's wrong, what's wrong with that?
You put yourself within me
What's wrong, what's wrong with that?
You tell me get it out now
What's wrong, what's wrong with that?
I've seen it through, I've seen enough
Please, let's waste no more time, please
Please, let's waste no more time, please
Don't tell me that it's alright
What's wrong, what's wrong with you?
I've seen it through, I've seen enough
Please, let's waste no more time, please
Please, let's waste no more time, please
Please, please, let's waste no more time
Please, please, let's waste no more time
@USMCSDI
There are two PT's I simply adore... Pineapple Thief and Porcupine Tree
@galtzar
And both are brilliant!!!
@EscargotVonKaninchen
and Pain of Talvasion
@EscargotVonKaninchen
and Pink Tloyd
@EscargotVonKaninchen
and Puser Tramp
@santiagoauge7161
And both share drummers 😍
@animeshkpg
The Pineapple Thief - one of my favourite bands.
As simple as that.
@panchamk3721
Let's make them famous
@suryansadhikari7526
something about this song. Something about it takes me to my childhood <3
Beautiful Pineapple Thief!
@carlaferreiratb
This is so good to have just 3 minutes!