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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Someone Here is Missing
The Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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And oh, someone here is missing.
I should have strove,
I should have fought,
I should have shown a little love.
A little love.
You're in my heart,
But that's the easy way out.
And oh,
Is no one listening?
And yeah,
There's someone missing.
And oh, there's someone here,
Who is missing.
The lyrics of The Pineapple Thief's song Someone Here is Missing reflect on the feeling of loss and regret. The singer seems to be addressing someone or something that is no longer present or has been lost. The repetition of the lines "And is no one listening?" and "And oh, someone here is missing" emphasizes the singer's sense of loneliness and despair, as if their cries are falling on deaf ears. They seem to be regretting not having made more of an effort or having cared more when that person or thing was still with them.
The line "I should have shown a little love" suggests that the loss may have been caused by neglect or a lack of attention, and the singer seems to be aware of it. They know that simply keeping someone in their heart is not enough and they should have put more effort into their relationship. The repetition of the line "You're in my heart" may serve as a reminder to the singer that their feelings towards the missing person are still strong but also as a form of self-chastisement for not having acted on those feelings when they had the chance.
Line by Line Meaning
And is? Is no one listening?
Is anyone paying attention?
And oh, someone here is missing.
I feel the absence of someone important.
I should have strove,
I should have tried harder,
I should have fought,
I should have put up a better fight,
I should have shown a little love.
I should have been more compassionate,
A little love.
I should have expressed my affection more,
You're in my heart,
I hold you dear in my heart,
You're in my heart.
You are important to me,
But that's the easy way out.
Just holding someone in your heart is not enough,
And oh,
I feel deeply and passionately,
Is no one listening?
Does anyone truly understand me?
And yeah,
Indeed,
There's someone missing.
I sense an absence in my life.
And oh, there's someone here,
In my immediate surroundings,
Who is missing.
I cannot shake the feeling of emptiness.
Contributed by Makayla M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Biero
It hurts seeing how underrated this album issss
Sergio Vicente
Hey bro!! I really agree with you. This last song "So We Row" is fucking incredible!!! These guys are great since long time ago....
Darren Lane
Great escape from this mad world of ours, great album 😎
Ivanyi Attila
I absolutly agree with you.
lloyd russell
Brilliant music for setting the mood to do my own writing.
Zalmox
Brilliant ! I am happy to hear that there is someone else doing the same thing as me while listening to this.
Will Best
Wake up the dead. What a catchy song. The bass just makes me throb. What a build up to some sick ass drumming!
Magnum Crackoff
Awesome music. Easy to sing to also.
Miloslav Šedina
Prostě skvělý.!!
Hector Sand
Day dreaming with this music, in a world full of chaos.