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.
All About the Married Life
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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Translators: ed valdez, ted mills
Pizzicato mania no
Mina-san
Konbanwa
Pizzicato five desu
Anata wa toki-doki
Totemo kimagure
Watashi no koto nado
Wasureta mitai
Kô shite futari de iru no ni
Itsumo jibun no koto bakari
Kangaeteru no
Demo kekkyoku yappari sô na no
Sô iu koto ni shiteru no
Ima no toko toriaezu
Anata wa watashi ni
Watashi mo anata ni
Muchû no furi shiteru
Watashi mo toki-doki
Totemo taikutsu
Hoka no otoko no ko to
Dekakete shimau
Bonyari hitori no
Anata no koto wo omou to
Ijiwaru na kimochi ni naru no
Demo kekkyoku yappari sô na no
Sô iu koto ni shiteru no
Ima no toko toriaezu
Anata wa watashi ni
Watashi mo anata ni
Muchû no furi shiteru
Sore wa yappari sô na no
Sô iu koto ni shiteru no
Ima no toko toriaezu
Anata wa watashi ni
Anata mo watashi ni
Muchû no furi shiteru
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Good evening
Pizzicato maniacs!
We are
Pizzicato five!
Sometimes you are
Very moody
You seem to forget
All about me
Though we're together like this
You are always only
Thinking of yourself
But in the end it's no surprise
That you do such things
For the time being we'll just
Pretend to be in love
I pretend I am
And so do you
I too sometimes
Am very bored
I go out
With another boy
When I vacantly
I think about you alone
I become ill-tempered
But in the end it's no surprise
That I do such things
For the time being we'll just
Pretend to be in love
I pretend I am
And so do you
That's no surprise that
I do such things
For the time being we'll just
Pretend to be in love
I pretend I am
And so do you
The song "All About the Married Life" by Pizzicato Five explores the complexities and contradictions of a romantic relationship. The lyrics suggest that both partners in the relationship have moments of unpredictability and forgetfulness towards each other. The line "Sometimes you are very moody, you seem to forget all about me" conveys the idea that one partner is often preoccupied with their own thoughts and neglects the other's feelings and needs.
Despite the challenges they face as a couple, they continue to stay together. The line "Though we're together like this, you are always only thinking of yourself" implies that the singer acknowledges their partner's self-centered behavior, yet they remain committed to the relationship.
The chorus reveals a recurring theme in the song, where both partners pretend to be deeply in love with each other, even though they both have moments of boredom and seeking attention elsewhere. The singer confesses that they too sometimes get bored and go out with another person, highlighting their own flaws and imperfect behavior.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of resignation and acceptance of the imperfect nature of their relationship. Both partners are aware of each other's shortcomings and are willing to pretend to be deeply in love, despite the occasional emotional detachment and seeking attention from others. The song provides an honest portrayal of the complexities and contradictions that can arise within a long-lasting romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Pizzicato mania no
We are obsessed with Pizzicato Five
Mina-san
Hello, everyone
Konbanwa
Good evening
Pizzicato five desu
We are Pizzicato Five
Anata wa toki-doki
Sometimes you
Totemo kimagure
Are very moody
Watashi no koto nado
You seem to forget
Wasureta mitai
All about me
Kô shite futari de iru no ni
Though we're together like this
Itsumo jibun no koto bakari
You are always only thinking of yourself
Kangaeteru no
But in the end it's no surprise
Demo kekkyoku yappari sô na no
That you do such things
Sô iu koto ni shiteru no
For the time being we'll just pretend to be in love
Ima no toko toriaezu
I pretend I am
Anata wa watashi ni
And so do you
Watashi mo anata ni
I too sometimes
Muchû no furi shiteru
Am very bored
Hoka no otoko no ko to
I go out with another boy
Dekakete shimau
When I vacantly
Bonyari hitori no
I think about you alone
Anata no koto wo omou to
I become ill-tempered
Ijiwaru na kimochi ni naru no
But in the end it's no surprise
Sore wa yappari sô na no
That I do such things
Anata wa watashi ni
For the time being we'll just pretend to be in love
Watashi mo anata ni
I pretend I am
Muchû no furi shiteru
And so do you
Anata mo watashi ni
That's no surprise that
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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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