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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Wednesday. The Snail Song.
The Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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What did the snail do today
What was he thinking
Was he thinking
When he got in your way
Get there
I′m gonna find where
I'm gonna get there
I′m gonna find where
I can live out my days
But you left him
Yeah you left him
To wash away
And you left him
Yeah you left him
To wash away
And what did you do
What did you do
On that selfish day
Wipe your feet clean
Wipe your feet clean
And be on your way
And you left him
And you left him
To wash away
Why did you leave him
You left him
To wash away
And you left him
Why did you leave him
To wash away
Why did you leave him
Why did you leave him
To wash away
There are a thousand more
Where he came from
Where he came from
I'm sure
That there are a thousand more
Where he came from
Where he came from
I'm sure
That there are a thousand more
Where he came from
Where he came from
I′m sure
That there are a thousand more
Where he came from
Where he came from
I′m sure
That there are a thousand more
Where he came from
Where he came from
I'm sure
That there are a thousand more
Where he came from
Where he came from
I′m sure
There are a thousand more
Where he came from
Where he came from
I'm sure
That there are a thousand more
Where he came from
Where he came from
The Pineapple Thief's "Wednesday. The Snail Song" is an introspective commentary on the human tendency to disregard the importance of the lives of the smallest creatures within and around us. The song starts with the questioning of the snail's existence and its purpose from the singer's point of view. The snail is used as metaphor to represent life in all its form, whether it's small, big or insignificant. The singer then shifts the focus from the snail to the person who killed it. The song urges the listener to ponder over the fact that the snail was innocent, and it didn't deserve to be killed or left to die. The chorus of the song echoes the snail's desire to find a place where it could live, die and rest peacefully. The snail's cry for social justice is symbolic of every life that exists, and how no life should be insignificant or ignored.
The song's melancholic tone, along with its profound lyrics, deeply illuminates the injustice that we overlook in our daily lives. It is a call to be more mindful of the world and everybody’s place in it. It is a broadening of perspective and an encouragement to be more present, reverent, and empathetic. Despite the beautiful melody and vocals, the underlying message of the song is haunting and forces introspection. Wednesday, the snail song, is a poignant reminder of the value of life and the significance of every creature big or small.
Line by Line Meaning
What did the snail do
What actions did the snail take
What did the snail do today
What actions did the snail take on this specific day
What was he thinking
What was going through the snail's mind
Was he thinking
Did the snail have any thoughts or was it just acting on instinct
When he got in your way
When the snail crossed your path or caused an obstacle for you
Get there
I am determined to reach my destination
I'm gonna find where
I will search and discover the place where I can settle
I can live out my days
I can spend the rest of my life there
But you left him
You abandoned the snail
Yeah you left him
You truly left the snail to its fate
To wash away
To be swept away by the water or rain
And what did you do
What actions did you take in response to the situation with the snail
On that selfish day
On the day where your actions were self-centered or uncaring
Wipe your feet clean
Clean your shoes or any dirt from the snail away
And be on your way
Move on from the situation and continue with your day
To wash away
Again referring to the snail being swept away by water or rain
Why did you leave him
Questioning the reasoning behind abandoning the snail
There are a thousand more
There are many other snails similar to the one abandoned
Where he came from
Referring to the snail's place of origin or habitat
I'm sure
Confidence in the statement about there being more snails in the same habitat
That there are a thousand more
There are numerous other snails like the one abandoned
Where he came from
Referring again to the snail's habitat
I'm sure
Again expressing confidence in the statement about the abundance of snails in that particular habitat
That there are a thousand more
There are countless other snails that share the same fate as the abandoned snail
Where he came from
Repeating the reference to the snail's origin
I'm sure
Continued conviction in the abundance of snails in that same habitat
That there are a thousand more
The high number of snails in the same situation is emphasized once more
Where he came from
Final reference to the snail's habitat as the song comes to a close
Writer(s): Soord Bruce
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