They are widely credited to have spearheaded the "Shibuya-kei" movement of Tokyo in the 90s, along with Flipper's Guitar.
They are known for their eclectic and energetic compositions, which often sound like "new" releases from the late 1960s hipster scene. Their catchphrase--"A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular"--captured the group's ironic stance but eager attitude. The group broke up in March 2001.
A hugely prolific group, Pizzicato Five would release at least an album-per-year along with various EPs and remix albums during their 16 year-career.
Both Nomiya Maki (野宮真貴) and Konishi Yasuharu(小西康陽) currently enjoy solo careers - with Konishi Yasuharu(小西康陽) producing other artists ranging from Puffy and SMAP to Cornelius and kahimi karie(カヒミ・カリィ) - alongside collaborative remix compilations - from Ella Fitzgerald and The Supremes to classic Disney and Thunderbirds (as in Super-Marionated) music on his Shibuya-based Readymade Records label.
On Thursday March 31st, 2011, exactly 10 years after Pizzicato Five disbanded, Konishi Yasuharu announced a new solo project called Pizzicato One. The first release, titled One and Ten Very Sad Songs, consists of covers of English songs, each featuring vocals by various internationally-known artists from around the world.
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Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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It′s been a secret for the longest time
Don't run (oh), no, don't hide
Been running from it for the longest time
So many mornings I woke up confused
In my dreams, I do anything I want to you
My emotions are naked, they′re taking me out of my mind
Right now I′m shameless
Screamin' my lungs out for ya
Not afraid to face it
I need you more than I want to
Need you more than I want to
Show me you′re shameless
Write it on my neck, why don't ya?
And I won′t erase it
I need you more than I want to
Need you more than I want to
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don't wanna do this now
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don′t wanna do this now
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don't wanna do this now
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don't wanna do this now
So we′re there
Now it′s real
Now that you have me, do you want me still?
My kisses are history, they go back a long time
And I'm tired of loving somebody that′s not mine
So many mornings I woke up confused
In my dreams, I do anything I want to you
My emotions are naked, they're taking me out of my mind (mind)
Right now I′m shameless
Screamin' my lungs out for ya
Not afraid to face it
I need you more than I want to
Need you more than I want to
Show me you′re shameless
Write it on my neck, why don't ya?
And I won't erase it
I need you more than I want to
Need you more than I want to
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don′t wanna do this now
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don′t wanna do this now
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don't wanna do this now
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don′t wanna do this now
There's just inches in between us
I want you to give in, I want you to give in
There is tension in between us
I just wanna give in
And I don′t care if I'm forgiven
Right now I′m shameless
Screamin' my lungs out for ya
Not afraid to face it
I need you more than I want to
Need you more than I want to
Show me you're shameless
Write it on my neck, why don′t ya?
And I won′t erase it
I need you more than I want to
I need you more than I want to
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don't wanna do this now
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don′t wanna do this now
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don't wanna do this now
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don′t wanna do this now
The first verse of the song "A.I.E. (A Mwana)" by Pizzicato Five implies a secret love between two people. The singer sends out a warning to her love interest not to speak or try to expose the secret, as it has been kept hidden for a long time. The singer admits to running from this love for a while, possibly because it is unconventional or frowned upon by society. However, the singer's feelings for the love interest are too strong to ignore, leaving her confused and vulnerable.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's shamelessness when it comes to expressing her love. She is no longer afraid to scream her feelings for her love interest, even if it means being vulnerable in front of others. The singer needs her love interest more than anything else, and she begs them to show their shamelessness as well. The singer wants her love interest to write their love on her neck as a symbol of their commitment to each other.
In the second verse of the song, the singer wonders if her love interest still wants her now that they have her. The singer is tired of loving someone who does not belong to her, implying that she may be involved in an affair or an unrequited love scenario. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's continued need for her love interest and her shamelessness in expressing that need.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't speak, no, don't try
Please don't speak or try to interrupt me in what I need to say next.
It's been a secret for the longest time
I have been hiding my true feelings from you for the longest time.
Don't run (oh), no, don't hide
Please don't run away or hide from me as I confess my true feelings for you.
Been running from it for the longest time
I have been avoiding confronting my feelings towards you for the longest time.
So many mornings I woke up confused
I am constantly unsure of my feelings and thoughts towards you every morning.
In my dreams, I do anything I want to you
In my dreams, my desires and fantasies towards you are limitless.
My emotions are naked, they're taking me out of my mind
I am extremely vulnerable and exposed emotionally, and it is affecting my mental state.
Right now I'm shameless
At this moment, I am unapologetically expressing my true feelings towards you.
Screamin' my lungs out for ya
I am loudly professing my love for you.
Not afraid to face it
I am not afraid to confront my feelings and express them towards you.
I need you more than I want to
My need for you is greater than my want for you.
Show me you're shameless
I want you to show me your vulnerability and expose your true feelings.
Write it on my neck, why don't ya?
Make your vulnerability towards me visible, even if it is just by writing it on my neck.
And I won't erase it
I will not try to forget or ignore the vulnerability you show me.
Nuh-uh, uh-uh, don't wanna do this now
I am hesitant or unsure if I should continue this confession at this moment.
So we're there
We have reached a point where I must express my true feelings towards you.
Now it's real
This is now a real and tangible moment where my feelings must be expressed.
Now that you have me, do you want me still?
Now that I have revealed my true feelings towards you, do you still have feelings for me?
My kisses are history, they go back a long time
The physical intimacy we have shared in the past is a thing of the past and goes back a long time.
And I'm tired of loving somebody that's not mine
I am tired of loving someone who is not mine to love.
There's just inches in between us
There is only a small distance separating us physically.
I want you to give in, I want you to give in
I want you to surrender yourself to me emotionally and physically.
There is tension in between us
There is a strong emotional and physical tension present between us.
And I don't care if I'm forgiven
I am willing to take any consequence or punishment for expressing my feelings towards you.
I need you more than I want to
My need for you is greater than my want for you.
Writer(s): Jordan Johnson, Ali Tamposi, Stefan Johnson, Camila Cabello, Andrew Wotman, Jonathan David Bellion
Contributed by Thomas E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Holy $#it what a masterpiece. It might even be my favourite P5 album (so hard to choose)! Wow sounds even better than 1996. Konishi sensei is a genius. Timeless. No. It sounds like the future as well as disarmingly nostalgic. All Feelz.
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