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 Final Thing on My Mind
The Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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when my shooting feels right
there's just one final thing on my mind
oh the mist of this dawn
the mist of a different dawn
the final thing on my mind?
coming back to me
everything you did is a part of me
ripped apart from me
how did we get to be this cold?
how did I let you get so far from me?
we got it so wrong
so wrong
how did we let it get this cold?
every waking dawn it's you I see
coming back to me
everything you did was a part of me
ripped apart from me
how did we get to be this cold?
how did I let you get so far from me?
we got it so wrong
so wrong
how did we let it get this cold?
The Pineapple Thief's song, "The Final Thing on My Mind", is a painful lament about a love that has gone awry. The opening line, "oh this broken dawn light when my shooting feels right," seems to describe the delicate, fragile moment when a new day is born, when anything is possible and hope is still alive. However, the singer is already feeling broken, and it's unclear what "shooting" might mean in this context. Perhaps it refers to music or creativity, but it could also be interpreted as a metaphor for trying to hit a moving target, a desire that can never be fully satisfied.
The second verse provides some clarity, as the singer describes "the mist of a different dawn" - this suggests that he is haunted by memories of an earlier time when things were better between him and his lover. The chorus repeats the same questions over and over, as if the singer cannot understand how things went so wrong between them. He sees her in his mind's eye every day and is unable to shake her memory. He is torn between the pain he feels from her absence and the fact that everything she did is a part of him, which makes it that much harder to let go.
Despite the longing and melancholy, the song never reaches a resolution, which only amplifies its emotional impact. As the final notes fade away, the listener is left with a sense of emptiness and confusion, wondering what might have been if only things had gone differently.
Line by Line Meaning
oh this broken dawn light
The singer observes the dawn with a sense of destruction and disorder, setting a bleak tone for the song.
when my shooting feels right
The singer describes feeling confident and capable, despite the negative surroundings.
there's just one final thing on my mind
Despite the singer's success, there is still one unresolved issue plaguing their thoughts.
oh the mist of this dawn
The artist notes that the dawn is shrouded in a heavy mist, suggesting a feeling of uncertainty and confusion.
the mist of a different dawn
The artist contrasts this with a previous dawn, as if to suggest that things used to be clearer and more distinct.
the final thing on my mind?
The singer once again questions what they cannot forget, highlighting its persistent presence in their thoughts.
every waking dawn it's you I see
The singer declares that they are haunted by the memory of someone else, who appears in their thoughts every morning.
coming back to me
This person is a presence that continues to return, despite the artist's attempts to escape them.
everything you did is a part of me
The artist acknowledges that this person has had a profound impact on their life, and their actions have become a part of the artist's identity.
ripped apart from me
Despite this, something has come between them, tearing them apart and leaving the artist in pain.
how did we get to be this cold?
The singer wonders how they arrived at such a negative, distant place in their relationship.
how did I let you get so far from me?
The artist takes some responsibility for the situation, recognizing that they made choices that led to this separation.
we got it so wrong
The singer admits to making mistakes, and suggests that there may have been a lack of communication or understanding that contributed to their problems.
how did we let it get this cold?
The singer repeats the earlier question, suggesting a desire to understand how things fell apart in this way.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRUCE SOORD
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Angel Garcia
The most amazing aspect of Gavin's playing is not his technique or his excellent timing, but his ability to understand what rhythmic design should be played for the benefit of the song. That's called maturity and leaving your ego at the door to understand that the overall sound is more important than scoring points for amateur's critique on Youtube.
Steve EV
That is the perfect narrative to Gavins drumming. IMHO he’s the greatest drummer alive
Papapoo Do
Oh my....so heavy!! LOL
j ah
@Kostas Mad1 And Simon Phillips....and Steve Gadd....and Steve Smith
Mukesh Bhatt
Realistic comment.
Purely correct
Steve.B.Drumcovers
Gavin Harrison ...is a living Mozart on drums ..one of the most melodic and musical drummers playing today in my opinion ...his playing keeps drawing you in and drawing you in more and more...simply hypnotic...
Steve.B.Drumcovers
@Denis Dolgiy yes ..his Sonor Sq2 Drums sound fantastic.I use Mapex ..My dream is to eventually own a Sonor kit ..Sq1 or Vintage ..
Denis Dolgiy
And his drums always sounds amazing during live shows!
SinisterSkip
Definately. Gavin is one of the most 'colorful' drummers I've heard. There's hardly any drummer that can strike a balance between song-support and creative /inspirational playing.
John Sound
You are so much more than just a drummer Gavin. The world loves you brother. You will still be inspiring drummers 100 years from now. You are a legend in your own time! Thank you for all that you have contributed to music. You have given so much of yourself and we are all extremely grateful.