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.

Boy Meets Girl
Pizzicato Five Lyrics

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(konishi/kamomiya)
Translators: kirk cumming

Okane wa nai shi
Onaka mo suita
Sore ni konya wa
Taikutsu mitai

Ne, dokoka e ikanai?
Ikanai?
Sonna anata ga suki na no

Dareka ga dareka wo
Ai shite are you tte
Anata ga watashi ni
Muchuu mitai ni

Hora anata wa gokigen
Gokigen
Watashi wa fukigen

Okane wa nai shi
Onaka mo suita
Futari no koi mo
Oshimai mitai

Dareka ii hito shiranai?
Shiranai?
Kono uta kirai yo

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Don't have any money
Hungry too
And tonight's looking
Pretty boring

Hey, why don't we go out
Somewhere?
I love you so much

Somebody says he
Loves someone
You seem to be
Lost in me

Gee, you're in a
Good mood
I'm feeling sullen

Don't have any money
Hungry too
And our love seems
To be at an end

Don't you know of

Any good men?
I hate this song

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Boy Meets Girl" by Pizzicato Five describe a couple who are low on money and feeling bored with their current situation. The first verse speaks to their lack of funds and appetite, setting the tone for the rest of the song. Despite their situation, the singer suggests that they go out somewhere, expressing their love for their partner in the process. The second verse introduces the idea of someone loving someone else, which the singer believes their partner is doing to them. This prompts an observation that the partner seems lost in them, while the singer is feeling sullen. The third verse brings things full circle, returning to their lack of money and hunger, but this time adding the idea that their love has come to an end. The singer then asks if anyone knows of any good men, expressing their distaste for the song.

Overall, the song portrays a couple who are experiencing financial struggles and perhaps some apathy in their relationship, but who still have love for each other. The singer's love for their partner comes across as genuine and heartfelt, despite their difficulties.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't have any money
We're broke

Hungry too
We're hungry

And tonight's looking Pretty boring
We're bored tonight

Hey, why don't we go out Somewhere?
Let's go somewhere

I love you so much
I love you

Somebody says he Loves someone
Someone else is in love

You seem to be Lost in me
You're focused on me

Gee, you're in a Good mood
You're happy

I'm feeling sullen
I'm feeling down

Don't you know of Any good men?
Do you know any good guys?

I hate this song
I don't like this song