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.

28. goodbye baby & amen
Pizzicato Five Lyrics

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Translators: andrei cunha

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Goodbye babe and amen
Sayonara iu

Toki ga kita no

Bye bye babe bye bye
Sayonara
Thank you
Go kigen yo
Bye bye

Ichiban suki na
Kimi to wakareru
Nante
Baby

Tatoe hon-no
Hitotoki demo
Kanashii

Goodbye baby
And amen
Mata doko ka de
O-ai shimasho

Bye bye baby
Bye bye
Sayonara
Thank you
Ai shiteru yo
Bye bye

Ichiban suki na
Kimi to soshite
Kyo mata
Baby

Kanashii kedo
Hanare-banare
Ni naru

Goodbye baby
And amen
Kuchizuke shite
O-wakare desho

Bye bye babe goodbye
Sayonara thank you
Eien ni ne
Bye bye

Goodbye babe and amen
Sayonara iu
Toki ga kita no

Bye bye babe bye bye
Sayonara
Thank you
Go kigen yo
Bye bye

Ichiban suki na
Kimi to soshite
Kyo mata
Baby

Kanashii kedo
Hanare-banare
Ni naru

Ooooh

Goodbye baby and amen
Dai-suki datta
Ni-ju seiki
Bye bye baby
Bye bye
Sayonara thank you
Ai shiteru yo
Bye bye

Goodbye baby and amen
Goodbye baby and amen
Goodbye baby and amen
Bye bye
Goodbye baby and amen
Goodbye baby and amen
Goodbye baby and amen
Bye bye
Bye bye
Bye bye
Bye bye

Goodbye baby and amen
Bye bye
Goodbye baby and amen
Bye bye
Goodbye baby and amen
Bye bye

(repeat)

Yeaaahh...

Goodbye baby and amen
Goodbye baby and amen
Goodbye baby and amen
Bye bye
Goodbye baby and amen
Goodbye baby and amen
Goodbye baby and amen
Bye bye
Goodbye baby and amen
Goodbye baby and amen
Goodbye baby and amen
Bye bye
.....

(false bonus track)

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Goodbye baby and amen
The time has come
To say goodbye

Bye bye baby bye bye
Au revoir
Danke schoen
Have a nice day
Hasta la vista

I'd never thought
I'd have to say
Sayonara to you
Babe

Even when we're apart
Just for a while
I feel sad

Auf wiedersehen liebchen
Und amen
We'll meet again
Some time

Sayonara ne
Totziens
Arrivederci
Merci beaucoup
Te quiero
Ciao

It breaks my heart
To see you part
From me thus
Baby

I'm sad
To say goodbye but
Goodbye

Au revoir mon amour
Et amen
The time has come to kiss
And bid our adieus

Fare thee well
Ciao and obrigado
Forever
Gule gule

Goodbye baby and amen
The time has come
To say goodbye

Bye bye baby bye bye
Au revoir
Danke schoen
Have a nice day
Hasta la vista

It breaks my heart
To see you part
From me thus
Baby

I'm sad
To say goodbye but
Goodbye

Ooooh

Goodbye baby and amen
My beloved
Twentieth century
Ciao bambina
Hasta luego
Merci et a plus
I love you
Auf wiedersehen

Sayonara soshite amen
Sayonara soshite amen
Sayonara soshite amen
Ciao
Sayonara soshite amen
Sayonara soshite amen
Sayonara soshite amen
Ciao
A plus
Ciao
Tschuess

Sayonara soshite amen
Jaa ne
Sayonara soshite amen
Hasta luego
Sayonara soshite amen
Bye bye

(repeat)

Oh oui!

Sayonara soshite amen
Sayonara soshite amen
Sayonara soshite amen
Ciao
Sayonara soshite amen
Sayonara soshite amen
Sayonara soshite amen
Ciao
Sayonara soshite amen
Sayonara soshite amen
Sayonara soshite amen
Ciao
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(false bonus track)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pizzicato Five's song "28. goodbye baby & amen" revolve around the theme of saying goodbye to a loved one. The song starts with "Goodbye babe and amen, Sayonara iu, Toki ga kita no" which roughly translates to "The time has come to say goodbye, farewell. I'll see you sometime." The singer is bidding farewell to their loved one, acknowledging the separation and wishing them well.

The lyrics continue to express the singer's love for the other person and how they will always remember them, even when they are apart. The chorus, "Bye bye baby bye bye, sayonara, thank you, go kigen yo" translates to "Bye bye baby, goodbye, thank you, take care." They want to reminisce over the good times spent together and acknowledge the sadness that comes with separation.

The song ends with a false bonus track that repeats the chorus and the phrase "Sayonara soshite amen" which means "Farewell and Amen." Overall, the song captures the bittersweet feeling of saying goodbye to someone you care for deeply.

Line by Line Meaning

Goodbye baby and amen
The time has come to say goodbye

Sayonara iu
The time has come to say goodbye

Toki ga kita no
The time has come

Bye bye baby bye bye
Goodbye, have a nice day, until we meet again

Sayonara
Goodbye

Thank you
Thank you

Go kigen yo
Have a nice day

Ichiban suki na
I love you the most

Kimi to wakareru
It saddens me to part from you

Nante
Who would have thought?

Baby
My dear (or a term of endearment)