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.
スーパースター
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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あなたは髪が长くて无口な私の恋人
あなたと出逢ったそのとき私にはわかった
あなたと恋におちるため私は生まれてきたって
十月の海のように昏い眼で私を见つめる
あなたは背が高くてきまぐれな私の恋人
Woo 朝まで抱きしめられて
眠るの あなたと
ベイビー、ベイビー
あなたはキスが上手でずるくて最高だから
あなたは嘘が上手でずるくて最高だから
あなたに爱されるために私は生きているのに
あなたに爱されるために私は生きているのに
あなたは口もきかずに一日中ギターを弾いてる
音楽には终わりがあるのを私は知ってる
でも 船乗りの腕に刻まれたバラの刺青みたいに
私はあなたのもの もう二度と离れられない
ねえ 今夜も爱してくれるの
Woo 天使に抱きしめられて
眠るの あなたと
ベイビー、ベイビー
あなたはキスが上手でずるくて最高だから
あなたは嘘が上手でずるくて最高だから
あなたに爱されるために私は生きているのに
あなたに爱されるために私は
ねえいつまで爱してくれるの
Woo 朝まで抱きしめられて
眠るの あなたと
ベイビー、ベイビー
あなたはいつか私をどこかに置いていくけど
とにかくバスに乗ってあなたと次の街まで
砂まじりの风の吹く见知らぬどこかの街まで
あなたに爱されるために私は生きているのに
あなたに爱されるために私は生きているのに
The lyrics to Pizzicato Five's song スーパースター (Superstar) describe a woman in love with her guitar-playing, aloof partner. She reveals that when she met him, she knew she was born to fall in love with him. Despite his quiet nature and unpredictable temperament, she is deeply enamored with him. The chorus, "Hey, will you love me tonight? Woo, hold me until dawn and let's sleep together, baby, baby," express her desire for his affection and intimacy. She acknowledges that he is skillful at both kissing and lying, but claims that she lives to be loved by him.
Line by Line Meaning
あなたは不机嫌そうに黙ってギターを弾いてる
You play guitar silently and look unhappy
あなたは髪が长くて无口な私の恋人
You are my lover with long hair and quiet personality
あなたと出逢ったそのとき私にはわかった
I knew when I met you that I was born to fall in love with you
あなたと恋におちるため私は生まれてきたって
I was born to fall in love with you
十月の海のように昏い眼で私を见つめる
You stare at me with your eyes like a murky October sea
あなたは背が高くてきまぐれな私の恋人
You are my lover who is tall and capricious
ねえ今夜は爱してくれるの
Hey, will you love me tonight?
Woo 朝まで抱きしめられて
Woo, let's embrace each other until morning comes
眠るの あなたと
And sleep with you
ベイビー、ベイビー
Baby, baby
あなたはキスが上手でずるくて最高だから
You are the best because you are good at kissing and cunning
あなたは嘘が上手でずるくて最高だから
You are the best because you are good at lying and cunning
あなたに爱されるために私は生きているのに
I live to be loved by you
あなたに爱されるために私は生きているのに
I live to be loved by you
あなたは口もきかずに一日中ギターを弾いてる
You play guitar all day without speaking
音楽には终わりがあるのを私は知ってる
I know that music has an end
でも 船乗りの腕に刻まれたバラの刺青みたいに
But like a rose tattooed on a sailor's arm
私はあなたのもの もう二度と离れられない
I am yours, I can never leave you again
ねえ 今夜も爱してくれるの
Hey, will you love me tonight too?
Woo 天使に抱きしめられて
Woo, hugged by an angel
眠るの あなたと
And sleep with you
ベイビー、ベイビー
Baby, baby
あなたはいつか私をどこかに置いていくけど
Someday, you will leave me somewhere
とにかくバスに乗ってあなたと次の街まで
Anyway, I'm on the bus with you to the next town
砂まじりの风の吹く见知らぬどこかの街まで
To some unknown town where the wind blows with sand
あなたに爱されるために私は生きているのに
I live to be loved by you
あなたに爱されるために私は生きているのに
I live to be loved by you
Contributed by Lauren V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Johannes Pong
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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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