In April 2008 The Pineapple Thief launched the Kscope label with the critic… Read Full Bio ↴In April 2008 The Pineapple Thief launched the Kscope label with the critically acclaimed album, Tightly Unwound.

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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Acme Music
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The State We're In
The Pineapple Thief Lyrics

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I won't give in.
I'm fighting until the end.
The state we're in?
I want it now and then.

And I wanted to know,
The suffer in your soul.
And the years run dry.

And I'll hold you tight.

I won't give in.
I'll dig down to the core.
The state we're in?
I love it more and more...

All I wanted to know,
Was the suffer in your soul.
And the years run dry.
And I'll hold you tight...

And the years run dry.

Overall Meaning

The Pineapple Thief's song "The State We're In" is a powerful representation of a person's inner struggle to fight against circumstances that threaten to defeat them. The lyrics convey a message of deep-rooted determination to endure until the end and resist the insurmountable odds that come with the human condition. The opening line "I won't give in" sets the tone for the rest of the song, emphasizing the singer's indomitable spirit. The song's central idea is the importance of being present in the moment and cherishing life's joys and sorrows, no matter how difficult they may be. The line "I want it now and then" suggests that the singer is fully aware of the fleeting nature of life and wants to experience everything it has to offer, both good and bad.

The chorus, "And I wanted to know, The suffer in your soul. And the years run dry. And I'll hold you tight," conveys a sense of empathy and solidarity with someone who is going through a difficult time. The singer seems to be willing to go through the trials and tribulations of life with the other person and offer comfort and support throughout the journey. Overall, the song's message seems to be that life is tough, but with a little determination and love, we can make it through anything.

Line by Line Meaning

I won't give in.
I am determined to keep going, no matter what.

I'm fighting until the end.
I am willing to fight until the very end.

The state we're in?
What is the current situation we are dealing with?

I want it now and then.
Sometimes I want it now, sometimes I want it later.

And I wanted to know,
I was curious about...

The suffer in your soul.
The pain that you are feeling inside.

And the years run dry.
Time passes by and things change.

And I'll hold you tight.
I will be there to support and comfort you.

I won't give in.
I will not surrender or give up.

I'll dig down to the core.
I will search deep down for the strength to keep going.

The state we're in?
What's going on with us and our situation?