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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The Bitter Pill
The Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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A bitter pill, we know.
And never fill, this hole.
So, keep breathing.
Your soul is not leaving.
And it's not dark, we're made for this.
In The Pineapple Thief's song "The Bitter Pill," the lyrics begin with the phrase "And time stands still. Oh no." These words suggest a sense of dread and anxiety, indicating that something unsettling is happening or about to happen. Then, the line "A bitter pill, we know" reinforces this sense of discomfort, as a bitter pill is often used to refer to something unpleasant that one must swallow nonetheless. The next line, "And never fill, this hole," seems to refer to a sense of emptiness or longing that cannot be satisfied, perhaps even suggesting a deep emotional wound that cannot be healed.
Despite this sense of unease, the song's chorus offers some hope and comfort: "So, keep breathing. Your soul is not leaving." The phrase "keep breathing" urges the listener to stay strong and persevere through whatever challenges they may be facing, while the reassurance that "your soul is not leaving" implies that the listener's inner essence or spirit remains intact and strong. The chorus also suggests that, although we may experience darkness and difficulties, these are a natural part of life. The lyrics state, "And it's not dark, we're made for this. But it's a part, we'll always miss," indicating that while we may be able to cope with adversity, it is still a difficult and painful experience that will always leave a mark.
Line by Line Meaning
And time stands still. Oh no.
Everything seems to have come to a halt, which scares us.
A bitter pill, we know.
We understand that this experience is difficult to swallow.
And never fill, this hole.
This sense of emptiness can never be fully satisfied.
So, keep breathing.
Despite the challenges, it's important to keep going.
Your soul is not leaving.
You have the strength to endure this experience and come out on the other side.
And it's not dark, we're made for this.
Even though it may seem like we're in a dark place, we have the ability to handle difficult situations.
But it's a part, we'll always miss.
This experience, no matter how hard it is, will always be a part of us and we'll look back on it with some nostalgia.
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Written by: BRUCE SOORD
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