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.
きみになりたい
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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こんなにきれいなくちびる
こんなにきれいな声で
嘘をついている
こんなにきれいなポーズ
こんなにきれいな指で
こんなにきれいな愛を
もてあそんでいる
こんなにきれいなすべて
こんなにきれいなひとは
きみのほかにいない
ぼくはきみになりたい
こんなにきれいな微笑み
こんなにきれいなきみは
こんなにきれいなくせに
ひどく冷たい
こんなに愛してるのに
こんなに愛してるのに
こんなにきれいなきみは
きみのほかにいない
ぼくはきみになりたい
ぼくはきみになりたい
These lyrics are from Pizzicato Five's song "きみになりたい" (Kimi ni Naritai), which translates to "I Want to Be You" in English. The song features the longing and admiration of the singer towards someone they desire to be.
In the first two stanzas, the singer expresses the physical beauty of the person they are addressing - their beautiful eyes, lips, and voice. However, there seems to be a contradiction as the singer suggests that this person is also lying. This could be interpreted as the singer acknowledging that even though the person may appear physically flawless, they still possess flaws or shortcomings, such as deception or insincerity.
The next part of the lyrics continues to emphasize the person's beauty, this time referring to their poses, fingers, and the way they play with love. The singer seems to imply that this person is able to manipulate or play with love because of their attractiveness. However, despite the singer acknowledging these qualities, they state that there is no one as beautiful as this person.
Moving into the second paragraph, the singer mentions the person's beautiful smile, but contrasts it with their coldness. This suggests a disconnect between their appearance and their behavior. The singer then expresses their love for this person, emphasizing the intensity of their feelings. Yet, they also acknowledge that no one else is as beautiful as the person they desire to be. This repetition could be seen as a reflection of the singer's conviction and longing.
The last line simply states, "I want to be you." It encapsulates the main theme of the song, highlighting the singer's desire and admiration to become the person they are addressing. This line emphasizes the singer's yearning for the qualities and attributes possessed by this individual, suggesting a desire to escape their own self and become someone they idolize.
Overall, these lyrics depict a protagonist who is captivated by the physical beauty of another person and idolizes their grace and attractiveness. However, they also acknowledge the potential flaws in this person. The repetition in the lyrics reflects the singer's intense longing to possess the qualities of the person they desire and become someone they perceive to be perfect.
Line by Line Meaning
こんなにきれいな瞳
Such beautiful eyes
こんなにきれいなくちびる
Such beautiful lips
こんなにきれいな声で
With such a beautiful voice
嘘をついている
Telling lies
こんなにきれいなポーズ
Striking such beautiful poses
こんなにきれいな指で
With such beautiful fingers
こんなにきれいな愛を
Playing with such beautiful love
もてあそんでいる
Toying with it
こんなにきれいなはだか
Such a beautiful nakedness
こんなにきれいなすべて
Such a beautiful everything
こんなにきれいなひとは
There is no one as beautiful
きみのほかにいない
Apart from you
ぼくはきみになりたい
I want to be you
こんなにきれいな微笑み
Such a beautiful smile
こんなにきれいなきみは
You, who are so beautiful
こんなにきれいなくせに
Despite being so beautiful
ひどく冷たい
You are terribly cold
こんなに愛してるのに
Even though I love you so much
こんなにきれいなきみは
You, who are so beautiful
きみのほかにいない
Apart from you
ぼくはきみになりたい
I want to be you
ぼくはきみになりたい
I want to be you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 康陽 小西
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Lifetime556
歌詞
午前10時すこし過ぎ
バスタブにひとりぼっち
まだきょうは何ひとつ 予定はないけど
ゆっくりと 時間をかけてきょうは シャンプーしよう
思いきりシャワーで 何もかもきれいに 洗い流す
きみみたいに きれいな女の子が どうして泣いてるの
きみみたいに すてきな女の子は どこにもいないのに
午後3時あてもなく いつもの街を歩いてた
顔見知り 友だちに 偶然会って別れた
きのうより 風が何だか 冷たい晴れの日
ぼんやりと 窓ガラス越し
ただ街を眺めてた
きみみたいに きれいな女の子が どうして泣いてるの
きみみたいに すてきな女の子は 他にいないのに
ほんとに悲しいときには 泣けばいい 好きなだけ
でもどうして泣きたくなるのか 自分でもわからない
きみみたいに きれいな女の子が どうして泣いてるの
きみみたいに すてきな女の子は どこにもいないのに
午前零時すこし過ぎ
ベッドルーム ひとりぼっち
眠れなくて誰かに 電話をかけてみるけど
きみみたいに きれいな女の子が どうして泣いてるの
きみみたいに すてきな女の子は 他にいないのに
@ayana_21
午前10時すこし過ぎ
バスタブにひとりぼっち
まだきょうは何ひとつ予定はないけど
ゆっくりと時間をかけて
きょうはシャンプーしよう
思いきりシャワーで何もかも
きれいに洗い流す
きみみたいにきれいな女の子が
どうして泣いてるの
きみみたいにすてきな女の子は
どこにもいないのに
午後3時
あてもないのくいつもの街を歩いてた
顔見知り､友だちに
偶然会って別れた
きのうより風が
何だか冷たい晴れの日
ぼんやりと窓ガラス越し
ただ街を眺めてた
きみみたいにきれいな女の子が
どうして泣いてるの
きみみたいにすてきな女の子は
他にいないのに
ほんとに悲しいときには
泣けばいい好きなだけ
でもどうして泣きたくなるのか
自分でもわからない
午前零時すこし過ぎ
ベッドルーム
ひとりぼっち
眠れなくて
誰かに電話をかけてみるけど
@martinlepiancortes3678
Gozen jyuu-ji
Sukoshi sugi
bathtub ni
Hitoribotchi
Mada kyou wa
Nani hitotsu
yotei wa nai kedo
Yukkuri to jikan o kakete
Kyou wa shampoo shiyoo
Omokiri shower de nani mo
kamo Kirei ni
Arai nagasu
Kimi mitai ni kirei na onna no ko ga
Doushite naiteru no
Kimi mitai ni suteki na onna no ko ga
Doko ni mo inai no yo
Gogo san-ji
Hate mo naku
Itsumo no onaji yume o miteita
Kao o mashiri
Tomodachi ni
Guuzen atte wakareta
Kinoo yori kaze ga nan da ka
Tsumetai hare no hi
Bonyari to madogarasugoshi
Tada machi o nagameteta
Kimi mitai ni kirei na onna no ko ga
Doushite naiteru no
Kimi mitai ni suteki na onna no ko ga
Doko ni mo inai no yo
Honto ni kanashii tokini wa
Nakebaii suki na dake
Demo doushite nakitaku naru no ka
Jibun demo wakaranai
Kimi mitai ni kirei na onna no ko ga
Doushite naiteru no
Kimi mitai ni suteki na onna no ko ga
Doko ni mo inai no yo
Gozen reiji sukoshi sugi
Bedroom de hitoribocchi
Nemurenakute dareka ni
Denwa o kakete
Nemureru kedo
Kimi mitai ni kirei na onna no ko ga
Doushite naiteru no
Kimi mitai ni suteki na onna no ko ga
Doko ni mo inai no yo
@2012gaku
どの曲もお洒落でポップで、すっと聴けるのに、歌詞にはいつも巨大な哀しみがべっとりと貼り付いていて。
このギャップに嵌ってしまうともうピチカートの音楽からは離れられない。20年以上聴き続けて、未だに全く飽きない。
@davidkirkham4702
Only recently heard this version - absolute perfection
@alejandraiflores4441
Que voz tan hermosa! se ha vuelto una de mis nuevas canciones favoritas con un ritmo muy bueno
@honinakecheta601
God, I love their music! She has such a beautiful voice <3
@jeanmichellelaurent
Maki is a baddie, she’s looking good for 61
@fatimaestinzo6139
@JTMVision WHAT??? SHE'S THAT OLD? I followed her on IG just now.
@piombenedetto61
@@fatimaestinzo6139 1960, Konishi is from 1959
@musiquins6031
Pizzicato Five (muitas vezes conhecido simplesmente pela sigla P5) foi um grupo pop japonês mais conhecido pelo público oriental formado pelo duo Maki Nomiya e Yasuharu Konishi. O grupo é conhecido pelas composições ecléticas e energéticas que muitas vezes soam como "novos" lançamentos a partir do final dos anos 1960,na chamada cena Hipster. O slogan "Um novo e espectacular som estereofônico " captura a postura irônica e atitude ansiosa do grupo. O Pizzicato Five se separou em março de 2001[1].
@ikd4648
such a beautiful song like you!!!! every version is amazing ! perfect music
@musiquins6031
O Pizzicato Five se separou em março de 2001[1].Maki Nomiya & Yasuharu Konichi despeja várias influências de , jazz, dance,
sendo brutamente a absorção da cultura americana pelos jovens japoneses.