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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Vapour Trails
The Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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We're flying too low.
And trying to go far.
But finding it hard.
We've your vapour trails to follow, you home.
We're flying too fast.
And finding, it won't last.
But something, must pass.
The lyrics to The Pineapple Thief's Vapour Trails are evocative and can be interpreted in a number of different ways. One potential interpretation is that the song is about human ambition, and the way in which we often try to achieve too much too quickly. We want to "go far," but in our haste to get there, we're "flying too low" and "flying too fast." We're not taking the time to appreciate the journey, or to appreciate the people who have come before us and blazed a trail that we can follow. Instead, we're obsessed with our own success and our own accomplishments, even if they're not sustainable in the long run.
One of the key features of the song is the repetition of the lyrics "We've your vapour trails to follow, you home." It's possible that this line is meant to be about following in the footsteps of those who have come before us, and using their wisdom and knowledge to guide us. Alternatively, it could be interpreted as a message to someone specific - perhaps a mentor or a role model - who is being called upon to provide guidance and support to the singer of the song. The repeated phrase creates a sense of comfort and security, as if the singer knows that they're not alone in their journey.
Line by Line Meaning
We're flying too low.
We are not aiming high enough and our potential is limited.
We're flying too low.
We are not living up to our full potential.
And trying to go far.
We have ambitious goals and aspirations.
But finding it hard.
We are struggling to achieve our goals due to various obstacles and challenges.
We've your vapour trails to follow, you home.
We are following someone's lead as they have already achieved what we aspire to do. We look up to them as a source of inspiration and guidance.
We're flying too fast.
We are trying to achieve success too quickly without taking the necessary steps to get there.
We're flying too fast.
We are rushing through life and not taking the time to appreciate it.
And finding, it won't last.
Our speedy success will not be sustained if we do not slow down and take the necessary precautions.
But something, must pass.
Change is imminent and we must adapt to it in order to continue growing and evolving.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BRUCE SOORD
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Totnes Leo
This is one of the best songs from still one of the best Pineapple Thief albums - great remix makes it sound even more dreamy and ethereal and epic all at the same time. Pity they don't play this much if at all live. If you're looking for a good starting place for the Pineapple Thief 'Variations on a Dream' would be my recommendation - trust me, you'll soon be getting their other albums.
Jose Antonio Duclaud
I listen to this and it makes me wonder if Bruce Soord has the slightest idea of the level of musical genius within his persona. This piece is amongst the perfect examples of the kind of "atmospheric voyage" that 'his band', The Pineapple Thief, is able to produce. The "introductional" electric guitar is a perfect beginning to the journey.
USMCSDI
With Porcupine Tree down and out I am sure glad I have another great PT... the Pineapple Thief's music is PHENOMENAL!!!! Prog on!!
USMCSDI
It has turned out to be my FAVORITE SONG of all time
Joe Garner
I honestly play this song every time I go on a plane and stare out the window at the clouds and scenery below.
Julian Pasiut
I just love listening to this stuff while I'm dabbling on the PC...sometimes iIjust sit and 'air-guitar' or play the drums to it all...these guys are just so good!!!!!!
kiwiken
I love this song still. I remember listening to it in 2012 when travelling from NZ to UK.
Ch B
beautiful and hypnotic track .)
Mohammed Alshalan
Floating..
atmospheric..
Mohammed Orfally
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