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.
Hippie Day
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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Translators: andrei cunha
Okane ga nakerya
Nakyanaide ii kedo
Fukeiki so na
Kao wa shinaide
Ai shiau toka
Warau dake nara
Tada dakara
Hana ni mizu ageru yo ni
Anata ni mo watashi ni mo
Spoon hitosaji kurai no
Ai ga nakerya ne
O-matsuri sawagi
Sono higurashi no
Matsuri no hi ni wa
Ukarete nakucha
Taiyo wo abiru yo ni
Anata ni mo watashi ni mo
Oishii mizu wo nomu yo ni
Ai ga nakerya ne
Shiawase so ni waratteru
Okashina fuku kite
Okashi na pose de
Itsu datte nya nya
Waratteru
Kotchi made tsurarete
Nya nya shichau
Funky...cho funky!
Fukeiki so na
Kao shiteru nara
Dynamite de
Fukitobashichae
Hana ni mizu ageru yo ni
Anata ni mo watashi ni mo
Spoon hitosaji gurai no
Ai ga nakerya ne
Taiyo wo abiru yo ni
Anata ni mo watashi ni mo
Oishii mizu wo nomu yo ni
Ai ga nakerya ne
Hana ni mizu ageru yo ni
Anata wo watashi mo
Spoon hitosaji gurai wa
Ai jya nakerya ne
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If you don't have money
There's no need to cry
Don't pull this face
Like everything's so bad
Kissing
Making love
And just laughing
Are still free
Like a flower needs water
You and I
Need a spoonful of love
In our lives
On a national holiday
We have to spend the day
Making merry
On this day
You and I need love
Like we need sunlight
Like we need fresh water
We need love
Laugh as if you were happy
Wear fun clothes
Strike fun poses
Always laugh
Ha ha ha
If you've come this far
Laugh ha ha ha
Funky, too funky
If you're gonna pull
Such a depressed face
Just blow it all up
With dynamite
Like a flower needs water
You and I
Need a spoonful of love
In our lives
You and I need love
Like we need sunlight
Like we need fresh water
We need love
Like a flower needs water
You and I
Need a spoonful of love
In our lives
Pizzicato Five's "Hippie Day" is a fun, upbeat song that emphasizes on love and happiness. The song implies that money isn't essential to be happy as long as one has love, fun and laughter. The lyrics suggest that one should not let their financial situation bring them down, instead, they should engage in activities that are free such as laughing, kissing, and making love. The line "Kissing, making love, and just laughing are still free" suggests that we should focus on the simple things in life that make us happy despite our financial struggles. The song encourages people to enjoy life to the fullest, carefree and not worry about the material things.
The song further promotes love as a necessity for a happy life, just like flowers need water. The lyrics suggest that we all need love to thrive and be happy. It emphasizes that love is not just romantic, but it also includes love for oneself, love for friends, and family. The song also mentions the need to have fun and to be playful to live a fulfilled life. The line "Laugh as if you were happy" emphasizes the idea of pretending to be happy until you can eventually feel that happiness.
Overall, "Hippie Day" is an ode to love, happiness, laughter and fun, and the need to focus on these things to truly live a fulfilled life despite one's financial struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
If you don't have money
Not having money isn't a reason to feel down
There's no need to cry
Nothing is so bad that it requires crying
Don't pull this face
Don't make a face showing how everything is terrible
Like everything's so bad
Don't create an atmosphere of everything being hopeless
Kissing
Showing affection through simple actions
Making love
Having an intimate connection with someone
And just laughing
Just being happy together
Are still free
And don't require any money
Like a flower needs water
Just like a flower that needs water
You and I
Both of us
Need a spoonful of love
We need small acts of love
In our lives
To be happy
On a national holiday
On this special day
We have to spend the day
We should enjoy our time
Making merry
Having fun
On this day
This is what this day is for
You and I need love
Our lives need love
Like we need sunlight
The same way we need sunlight
Like we need fresh water
The same way we need fresh water
We need love
We must have love to be happy
Laugh as if you were happy
Laugh as if you were really happy, because you can be
Wear fun clothes
Wear clothes that make you feel good
Strike fun poses
Do funny things and experiment
Always laugh
Laughing should always be a part of life
Ha ha ha
Express your laugh through a joyful sound
If you've come this far
If you've already come to this point
Laugh ha ha ha
Laugh, laugh, laugh
Funky, too funky
It's all about being funky, extra funky
If you're gonna pull
If you're gonna feel down
Such a depressed face
Don't create an atmosphere of depression
Just blow it all up
Just let it all go and enjoy life
With dynamite
With a lot of energy and positivity
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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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