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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So We Row
The Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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Just a break,
A little break.
I want to say how much I need,
Just a taste,
A little taste.
Just to waste,
A little time.
I want to go away and find,
A place,
For you and I.
SO WE ROW
I'll stop the sun from beating you,
To the ground,
To the ground.
I'll find a land where no one makes,
A sound,
Not a single sound.
SO WE ROW
I've found a place where no one makes a sound.
The Pineapple Thief's "So We Row" is a song that is open to interpretation. It can be seen as a song about escape, wanting to take a break from reality or finding a place where no one can bother you. The lyrics suggest a need for a moment of peace or a place of solace where you can go to meditate and find peace. The singer seems to be addressing someone, perhaps a loved one, and they long for a place where they can both escape to. The use of the phrase 'So we row' as the song's title reinforces the theme of escape, and the image of rowing can also be seen as a metaphor for moving forward in life.
The line "I'll stop the sun from beating you to the ground" can be interpreted as a reference to protection or the singer's desire to shield the loved one from the harshness of reality. The phrase "To the ground" could represent the point when someone has been beaten down and they feel that they can no longer stand up.
The second verse seems to be about finding a place where you can't hear anyone or anything, where you can be alone with your thoughts. The need for silence is emphasised by the repetition of the phrase "Not a single sound". This could imply that the singer feels overwhelmed in a noisy environment and needs to get away to regain some peace.
Overall, "So We Row" could be seen as a song about escape, about finding a place of refuge where you can recharge and find peace of mind. The lyrics are somewhat ambiguous, allowing for individual interpretation.
Line by Line Meaning
I want say how much I need,
Expressing the desire to state the importance of something.
Just a break,
Requesting a brief respite or pause in activity.
A little break.
Clarifying the minimal amount of the desired pause.
I want to say how much I need,
Repeating the longing for recognition and assistance.
Just a taste,
Desiring a small amount of something.
A little taste.
Stressing the need for only a small quantity of the desired item.
I want to go away and try,
Wishing to attempt something different.
Just to waste,
Acknowledging that the purpose of the endeavor is ultimately without value.
A little time.
Reiterating the small amount of effort to be expended.
I want to go away and find,
Seeking change and discovery.
A place,
Indicating a destination or objective to be reached.
For you and I.
Stating the intended relationship and benefit from the search.
SO WE ROW
Emphasizing the mode of transport and effort required to achieve the desired goal.
I'll stop the sun from beating you,
Declaring protection and defense of another person.
To the ground,
Describing the force of the attack and the need for intervention.
To the ground.
Repeating the intensity of the danger being averted.
I'll find a land where no one makes,
Promising to discover a peaceful and tranquil place.
A sound,
Indicating the absence of noise and disturbance.
Not a single sound.
Reinforcing the total silence and peacefulness of the envisioned location.
SO WE ROW
Reiterating the effort and means required to achieve the goal.
I've found a place where no one makes a sound.
Announcing the successful conclusion of the search and the discovery of the haven.
Contributed by Declan W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.