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.
Go Go Dancer
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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Translators: Made in USA L.N., Ted Mills
ooh, anatawa watashi wo
zenzen manzoku
sasete kurenai
shinu hodo dance
shite itai no ni
frill no shirt de
mini no dress de
light wo abite
banji kaicho
kore wa koi de wa nakute
tada no asobi yo baby
mayonaka made
ato ikkyoku nante
go go dancer
go go dancer
mm, sekai wa watashi wo
zenzen manzoku
sasete kurenai
mm, konyawa asa made
shinu hodo dance
shite itai noni
flare no pants de
blue no afro de
light wo abite
banji kaicho
kimi wa kareshi janakute
tada no tomodachi baby
tengoku made
ato ikkyoku nante
go go dancer
go go dancer
kore wa koi dewa nakute
tada no asobi yo baby
mayonaka made
ato ikkyoku nante
kimi wa kareshi janakute
tada no tomodachi baby
tengoku made
ato ikkyoku nante
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ooh, you can't
ever satisfy me
no way
mm, tonight I wanna
dance till morning
till I drop
in my frill shirt
and mini dress
in the spotlight
everything's alright
this can't be love
it's just a game, baby
c'mon, there's one more
dance till midnight
go go dancer
go go dancer
mm, the whole world won't
ever satisfy me
no way
mm, tonight I wanna
dance till morning
till I drop
in my flared pants
and blue afro wig
in the spotlight
everything's alright
you're not my lover
you're just a friend, baby
c'mon, there's one more
dance till heaven
go go dancer
go go dancer
this can't be love
it's just a game, baby
c'mon, there's one more
dance till midnight
you're not my lover
you're just a friend, baby
c'mon, there's one more
dance till heaven
The lyrics to "Go Go Dancer" by Pizzicato Five speaks of a person who is unsatisfied with their current situation and seeks happiness by dancing the night away. The music video further reinforces this idea with the band members performing on stage in flashy outfits and sparks flying all around. The song is laced with a sense of urgency and an eagerness to live life to the fullest, as evidenced by lines like "tonight I wanna dance till morning till I drop." The focus is on the dancer herself, highlighting the feeling of self-empowerment as she dances her heart out, not needing anyone to fulfill her needs or desires.
The lyrics also contain a sense of detachment from romance. The line "you're not my lover, you're just a friend" implies that the dancer is not looking for love, but rather just wants to enjoy herself and live for the moment. The repeated phrase "this can't be love, it's just a game, baby" further emphasizes this detachment and the idea that love and relationships are not a priority.
Overall, "Go Go Dancer" is an upbeat, carefree song that celebrates the joy of dancing and living in the moment without worrying about the future. It exudes a sense of freedom and self-sufficiency, with the dancer taking charge of her own happiness and not relying on anyone else.
Line by Line Meaning
ooh, you can't
Expressing that the person they're speaking to is unable to satisfy them
ever satisfy me
They cannot be satisfied
no way
There is no possibility of being satisfied
mm, tonight I wanna
Tonight they desire to
dance till morning
Dance all night long till morning
till I drop
Until they are physically unable to dance anymore
in my frill shirt
Wearing a shirt with frills
and mini dress
Wearing a short dress
in the spotlight
Being illuminated on stage or during a performance
everything's alright
Feeling good and comfortable
this can't be love
The feeling they have isn't love
it's just a game, baby
They're not in love, rather just having fun
c'mon, there's one more
Encouraging to keep going for one more session
dance till midnight
To dance until midnight
go go dancer
A cheer of encouragement for a dancer who performs to fast, upbeat music
mm, the whole world won't
The entire world cannot
ever satisfy me
They cannot be satisfied
no way
There is no possibility of being satisfied
in my flared pants
Wearing pants with flared bottoms
and blue afro wig
Wearing an afro wig that is blue
you're not my lover
The person they are addressing is not their lover
you're just a friend, baby
Referring to the person they are addressing as just being a friend
c'mon, there's one more
Encouraging to keep going for one more session
dance till heaven
To keep dancing until heaven
this can't be love
The feeling they have isn't love
it's just a game, baby
They're not in love, rather just having fun
you're not my lover
The person they are addressing is not their lover
you're just a friend, baby
Referring to the person they are addressing as just being a friend
c'mon, there's one more
Encouraging to keep going for one more session
dance till heaven
To keep dancing until heaven
Contributed by Daniel J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ggd01404
Une de mes chansons préférées de Pizzicato Five
Carol Ferreira
A música de abertura do programa Teleguiado da MTV Brasil
splatbubble
It's missing the best part!!!!
Helena Nilo
Pizzicato Five - Go Go Dancer
Jean Kavanagh
The fun 90s
Joseph Irizarry
What is 2:16 from?