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.

Flower Drum Song
Pizzicato Five Lyrics

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Translators: ted mills

Ooh ooh flower drum song
Ooh ooh flower drum song

Watashi no koe ga kikoeru ?

Watashi no koe ga kikoeru nonara kotaete
Watashi no koto wo kanjiru nonara kotaete

Koe ni dasazu ni
Kotoba ni shinai de
Kokoro no naka de kotaete

Chiisana hoshi no
Dokoka de konya,
Watashi to anata wa deatta

Ooh

Watashi no koe ga kikoeru nonara kotaete
Watashi no koto wo kanjiru nonara kotaete

Soshite koma otoshi de
Kumo wa nagare
Hikari ga mieru
Hana no nioi wo kanjiru ?
Tooi taiko ga kikoeru ?
Watashi no koe ga kikoeru ?

Ooh flower drum song
Ooh flower drum song

Koe ni dasazu ni
Kotoba ni shinai de
Kokoro no naka de tonaete

Watashi ga anata ni
Mahou wo kakete
Negai wo kanaete ageru

Chiisana hoshi no
Dokoka de kitto
Futatabi anata to deau no

Ooh

Watashi no koe ga kikoeru nonara kotaete
Watashi no koto wo kanjiru nonara kotaete

Soshite koma-otoshi de
Kumo wa nagare
Hikari ga mieru
Hana no nioi wo kanjiru ?
Tooi taiko ga kikoeru ?
Watashi no koe ga kikoeru ?

Ooh flower drum song
Ooh flower drum song

Watashi no koe ga kikoeru ?

Watashi......kikoeru?

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Ooh ooh flower drum song
Ooh ooh flower drum song

Can you hear my voice?

Please answer me if you can hear me
Please answer me if you can feel me

Without voice
Without saying a word
Please answer me in your heart

A small star
Somewhere tonight
You and I were together

Ooh

Please answer me if you can hear me
Please answer me if you can feel me

So, in the ? ? ?
A spider is washed away
And a light appears
Can you feel the flower's scent?
Can you hear the far taiko drums?
Can you hear me

Ooh flower drum song
Ooh flower drum song

Without a voice
Without speakin
Answer me in your heart

I will cast a spell
On you
And have my wish granted

A small star
Surely somewhere
I will see you again

Ooh

Please answer me if you can hear me
Please answer me if you can feel me

So, in the ? ? ?
A spider is washed away
And a light appears
Can you feel the flower's scent?
Can you hear the far taiko drums?
Can you hear my voice?

Ooh flower drum song
Ooh flower drum song

Can you hear my voice?

Can you.....hear?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pizzicato Five's song "Flower Drum Song" are a plea for connection on a deeper level. The singer asks if their voice can be heard and if the person they are addressing can feel them. They ask for a response not in words but in the heart. The setting of the song is a beautiful night where the singer and the person they are addressing met. They ask again if the person they are addressing can hear them when they describe a spider being washed away and a light appearing. The singer casts a spell and makes a wish to meet the person again. The song ends with one final plea to hear their voice.

The theme of longing for deeper connection is present throughout the song. The singer asks for a response not in words or actions but in feelings. The spider being washed away and a light appearing is likely describing a moment of illumination and realization for the singer, which they are trying to share with the person they met. The repeated refrain of "Can you hear my voice?" emphasizes the singer's desire for a connection that transcends speech and hearing.

Line by Line Meaning

Ooh ooh flower drum song
It is the flower drum song.

Ooh ooh flower drum song
Still the same flower drum song.

Watashi no koe ga kikoeru ?
Can you hear my voice?

Watashi no koe ga kikoeru nonara kotaete
Please answer me if you can hear me.

Watashi no koto wo kanjiru nonara kotaete
Please answer me if you can feel me.

Koe ni dasazu ni, Kotoba ni shinai de, Kokoro no naka de kotaete
Without voice, Without saying a word, Please answer me in your heart.

Chiisana hoshi no, Dokoka de konya, Watashi to anata wa deatta
Somewhere tonight, You and I were together under a small star.

Soshite koma otoshi de, Kumo wa nagare, Hikari ga mieru, Hana no nioi wo kanjiru ? Tooi taiko ga kikoeru ? Watashi no koe ga kikoeru ?
So, in the ? ? ? A spider is washed away, and a light appears. Can you feel the flower's scent? Can you hear the far taiko drums? Can you hear me?

Without a voice, Without speakin, Answer me in your heart
Without saying anything, please answer me in your heart.

Watashi ga anata ni, Mahou wo kakete, Negai wo kanaete ageru
I will cast a spell on you and have your wish granted.

Chiisana hoshi no, Dokoka de kitto, Futatabi anata to deau no
Surely somewhere under a small star, I will meet you again.

Can you.....hear?
Can you hear me?

Ooh flower drum song
It is still the flower drum song.

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