Pizzicato Five (often nicknamed "P5") is a legendary Japanese group that fo… Read Full Bio ↴Pizzicato Five (often nicknamed "P5") is a legendary Japanese group that formed in 1984. Arguably the first group to popularize shibuya-kei from underground circles, they also later on began experimenting with the style, with what some called an innovative genre all their own, blending traditional Japanese pop, alternative, soul, funk, jazz, ye-ye, acoustic folk, and early electronic music, among others. They are also perhaps best known to audiences in the west in their later incarnation as a duo of Nomiya Maki (野宮真貴) and Konishi Yasuharu (小西康陽).

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.

プレイボーイ・プレイガール
Pizzicato Five Lyrics

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プレイボーイ
今夜はどこかに誘ってくれないの?
プレイボーイ
いまならおうちでTVを見てるから
土曜日はにぎやかな
パーティーで騒ぎたいのに
思いきりオシャレして
パーティーで目立ちたいのに

ブレイボーイ
今夜は私が恋人なんでしょ?
ブレイボーイ
やさしく私を
エスコートするんでしょ?
土曜日のパーティーは
ふたりで目立ちたいのに
腕組んでラヴラヴで
噂になるのがいいのに
噂のふたりがいいのに
プレイボーイプレイガール
プレイボーイプレイガール
遊びにいかないの?
プレイボーイプレイガール
プレイボーイプレイガール
誘ってくれないの?

プレイボーイ
今夜は朝まで
踊ってくれるんでしょ?
ブレイボーイ
私のことだけ
見つめてくれるんでしょ?
にぎやかなパーティーを
ふたりで抜けだしたいのに
ふたりきり抜けだしてとつぜん
キスされたいのに
キスキスキスされたいのに
プレイボーイプレイガール
プレイボーイプレイガール
遊びにいかないの?
プレイボーイプレイガール
プレイボーイプレイガール
電話もくれないの?

土曜日はにぎやかな
パーティーで騒ぎたいのに
にぎやかなパーティーを
ふたりで抜けだしたいのに
ふたりきり抜けだしてとつぜん
キスされたいのに
キスキスキスされたいのに
ほんとにラヴラヴなのに
プレイボーイプレイガール
プレイボーイプレイガール
誘ってくれないの?
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遊びにいかないの?
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遊びにいかないの?
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どこにもいかないの?
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プレイボーイプレイガール
プレイボーイプレイガール

Overall Meaning

The song "プレイボーイ・プレイガール" by Pizzicato Five is a fun, upbeat track that details the desire of the singer to spend time with their playboy or playgirl. The singer wants to be invited to a party, drink and dance the night away, and show off their fashion sense. They long to be the center of attention and want their partner to escort them and focus on only them. The singer is disappointed when their partner doesn't call them or invite them out, and they long to be alone with them, kissing and being in love.

The lyrics of the song are straightforward and easy to understand, describing a desire for attention, love, and excitement. The playful tone and repetition of the title phrase "プレイボーイ・プレイガール" add to the lighthearted feel of the song. The track is an enjoyable listen that captures the feeling of wanting to be with someone and have fun together.

Line by Line Meaning

プレイボーイ
Asking a Playboy

今夜はどこかに誘ってくれないの?
Won't you invite me somewhere tonight?

プレイボーイ
Asking the Playboy again

いまならおうちでTVを見てるから
I'm watching TV at home now if you want to come.

土曜日はにぎやかな
Saturday is busy

パーティーで騒ぎたいのに
I want to raise the roof at the party

思いきりオシャレして
Getting dolled up

パーティーで目立ちたいのに
Wanting to stand out at the party

ブレイボーイ
Calling the Playboy by a different name

今夜は私が恋人なんでしょ?
Tonight, I'm your lover, right?

ブレイボーイ
Calling the Playboy by a different name again

やさしく私をエスコートするんでしょ?
You're going to escort me gently, aren't you?

土曜日のパーティーは
The Saturday party is

ふたりで目立ちたいのに
We want to stand out together

腕組んでラヴラヴで
With arms linked, in love

噂になるのがいいのに
It's good to become a topic of conversation

噂のふたりがいいのに
It's good to be a couple in the gossip

プレイボーイプレイガール
Playboy, Playgirl

遊びにいかないの?
Won't you go out and play?

プレイボーイプレイガール
Playboy, Playgirl

誘ってくれないの?
Won't you invite me?

プレイボーイ
Asking a Playboy

今夜は朝まで踊ってくれるんでしょ?
You'll dance with me until morning, won't you?

ブレイボーイ
Calling the Playboy by a different name

私のことだけ見つめてくれるんでしょ?
You'll only have eyes for me, won't you?

にぎやかなパーティーを
The busy party

ふたりで抜けだしたいのに
We want to sneak away together

ふたりきり抜けだしてとつぜん
Suddenly sneaking away just the two of us

キスされたいのに
I want to be kissed

キスキスキスされたいのに
I want to be kissed, kissed, kissed

プレイボーイプレイガール
Playboy, Playgirl

遊びにいかないの?
Won't you go out and play?

プレイボーイプレイガール
Playboy, Playgirl

電話もくれないの?
Won't you even call?

土曜日はにぎやかな
Saturday is busy

パーティーで騒ぎたいのに
I want to raise the roof at the party

にぎやかなパーティーを
The busy party

ふたりで抜けだしたいのに
We want to sneak away together

ふたりきり抜けだしてとつぜん
Suddenly sneaking away just the two of us

キスされたいのに
I want to be kissed

キスキスキスされたいのに
I want to be kissed, kissed, kissed

ほんとにラヴラヴなのに
Even though we're really in love

プレイボーイプレイガール
Playboy, Playgirl

誘ってくれないの?
Won't you invite me?

プレイボーイプレイガール
Playboy, Playgirl

遊びにいかないの?
Won't you go out and play?

プレイボーイプレイガール
Playboy, Playgirl

遊びにいかないの?
Won't you go out and play?

プレイボーイプレイガール
Playboy, Playgirl

どこにもいかないの?
Are you not going anywhere?

プレイボーイプレイガール
Playboy, Playgirl

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Written by: 康陽小西

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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.