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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What Have We Sown
The Pineapple Thief Lyrics
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Do you know what,
You let yourself in for
And finally into out world,
And lord knows what,
You let yourself in for
Just shut your eyes until you've flown,
Wherever you are, wherever you are,
I'll be with you
Aaaaaah
And you and me, we are the same,
Do you know what, you've let yourself in for,
And you and me we are the same,
Lord knows what, you've let yourself in for
What have we sown, what have we sown,
Just shut your eyes until they've flown,
Wherever you are, wherever you are,
I'll be with you
What have we sown, what have we sown,
Just shut your eyes until they've flown,
Wherever you are, wherever you are
I'll be with you
I'm somewhat emotionally moved...
The Pineapple Thief’s “What Have We Sown” carries an air of mystery and introspection, and its lyrics invite listeners to reflect on the consequences of their actions. The song opens with the phrase “And finally into our world, do you know what, you let yourself in for,” which seems to imply that someone or something has entered the world and that there may be consequences that are yet unknown. The repetition of “And finally into our world” reinforces this idea of something significant happening.
The central message of the song is revealed in the chorus when the singer asks, “What have we sown, what have we sown.” The use of the metaphor of sowing seeds suggests that the singer is asking about the long-term results of our actions. “Just shut your eyes until you've flown” could imply that the consequences may be daunting and that it’s easier to ignore them. The repetition of “Wherever you are, wherever you are, I'll be with you” in the chorus is open to interpretation but could suggest that the singer is prepared for any outcome, good or bad, and will stand by their actions no matter what.
The song ends with the repeated phrase “I'll be with you,” which seems to offer some comfort and reassurance, but it’s also open-ended enough to leave us wondering what the consequences of our actions will be, and whether we will be able to face them.
Line by Line Meaning
And finally into our world,
The song starts by stating that someone new has entered the world and is unaware of what they have gotten themselves into.
Do you know what,
The singer questions whether the person is aware of the consequences of their actions.
You let yourself in for
The singer implies that the person is responsible for their actions and the outcomes of those actions.
What have we sown, what have we sown,
The singer questions the consequences of the actions taken by themselves and the person in question.
Just shut your eyes until you've flown,
The singer suggests that the person should ignore the negative consequences until they have left the situation.
Wherever you are, wherever you are,
The singer reassures the person that he will be there for them no matter where they are or what happens next.
I'll be with you
The singer expresses his commitment to supporting the person no matter what.
And you and me, we are the same,
The singer establishes a connection between himself and the person in question, suggesting that they are in this situation together.
Lord knows what, you've let yourself in for
The singer repeats the sentiment in the second line, emphasizing the gravity of the situation.
What have we sown, what have we sown,
The singer repeats the question, suggesting that they are still grappling with the consequences of their actions.
Just shut your eyes until they've flown,
The singer repeats the suggestion, emphasizing the importance of ignoring the negative consequences until they have left the situation.
Wherever you are, wherever you are,
The singer repeats the reassurance, emphasizing his commitment to supporting the person.
I'll be with you
The singer repeats the commitment, reinforcing his loyalty to the person.
I'm somewhat emotionally moved...
The writer expresses a personal reaction to the song, suggesting that it has affected them on an emotional level.
Contributed by Noah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.