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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Too Much To Lose
The Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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I won't let you crawl that far,
Its too much to bare, to much to loose,
You don't want these dead mans shoes
Cos I don't want to hurt you,
No I don't want to hurt you,
No I don't want to hurt you,
Who do you think you are,
Who let you crawl this far,
Who stole your heart and killed the stars
You wont know who they are,
You won't know who they are,
You won't know who they are,
Cos I don't want to hurt you,
No I don't want to hurt you,
No I don't want to hurt you,
Cos I don't want to hurt you,
No I don't want to hurt you,
No I don't want to hurt you.
Ok, Up the room, too short to stand, too narrow to sit, so what you think about that
Ah someone scratches the walls, but it doesn't seem to make any difference, but then that doesn't matter
Because what you've made for me, ? ? Go on ?? You know
So I'm trapped in here for eternity so what you think about that
So what do you think about that
No I don't wanna hurt you,
No I don't wanna hurt you,
No I don't wanna hurt you,
No I don't wanna hurt you,
No I don't wanna hurt you,
No I don't wanna hurt you.
The lyrics of The Pineapple Thief's song Too Much to Lose talk about a situation of conflict between two individuals where one of them has gone too far and is at risk of causing harm to themselves. The lines "Who do you think you are, I won't let you crawl that far, It's too much to bear, too much to lose" suggest that the singer is trying to stop the other person from going down a dangerous path. They are concerned for their well-being and are willing to intervene to protect them.
The repetition of the line "Cos I don't want to hurt you" reinforces the idea that the singer's intention is not to harm the other person but to help them. They are trying to get them to see reason and understand that their actions have consequences. The repetition of the line "You won't know who they are" implies that the person has been influenced by someone else who has led them astray.
The lyrics also contain some cryptic lines like "Up the room, too short to stand, too narrow to sit" which could be interpreted as the feeling of being trapped or stuck in a difficult situation. The line "So I'm trapped in here for eternity so what you think about that" further adds to the feeling of hopelessness and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Who do you think you are,
Asking someone who they think they are and implying that they are not as important or powerful as they believe.
I won't let you crawl that far,
Asserting authority over someone and stating that they won't be allowed to progress too far.
Its too much to bare, to much to loose,
Acknowledging that the stakes are high and the risks of losing or failing are significant.
You don't want these dead mans shoes
Suggesting that the consequences of actions could lead to inheriting unwanted or negative outcomes from previous individuals.
Cos I don't want to hurt you,
Repeating the desire to avoid causing harm or damage to someone.
Who let you crawl this far,
Questioning who allowed someone to progress as far as they have.
Who stole your heart and killed the stars
Asking who caused pain or loss and suggesting that it has affected everything.
You won't know who they are,
Implying obscurity or secrecy surrounding who is responsible for the negative impact.
Ok, Up the room, too short to stand, too narrow to sit, so what you think about that
Describing a cramped space and posing a question about someone's thoughts on the situation.
Ah someone scratches the walls, but it doesn't seem to make any difference, but then that doesn't matter
Noting a futile attempt to escape and implying that it doesn't affect the situation overall.
Because what you've made for me, ? ? Go on ?? You know
Mentioning a consequence or outcome that has been imposed on the singer and asking the listener to acknowledge that they know what it is.
So I'm trapped in here for eternity so what you think about that
Emphasizing the severity and permanence of the situation and asking for the listener's opinion.
No I don't wanna hurt you,
Reiterating the desire to prevent harm or damage to someone.
Contributed by Camilla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
gogolplex74
One of the band's best songs
Vera Lucia Pinto Rios
Maravilhoso ❤
Adiebob
Epic solid track!!! this band has potential - instrumentally 21st century moody and dark Pink Floyd's Echoes 6:00, then later a surprise breakdown and build-up "EDL" trance type riff at 11:00 which works really well (Faithless - Insomnia) sent tingles down me spine
Yo Soy Ebermed
Perfect, just perfect. Thanks for upload, kscope!
Sinthia Kobayashi
What a great transition! Best song of PT.
gerry duval
JUST GREAT !!
Güneş Seyis
Legendary!
USMCSDI
I can't wait to see them on April 29th in Orlando!
césar artfebre
Extraordinary
Migue Bonell
Perfect..!!