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.
La Depression
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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a single interesting
man around
for ages
a gentle
cute
rich
we've been going through
quite a recession these days
the world is going through
some crisis i tell you
these days have been
somewhat tedious
interesting
guys
are not available
this season
gentle
cute
rich
blokes
we've been going through
quite a recession these days
the world is going through
some crisis i tell you
everything has been
a bore of late
the world
is a bore
my god
you are so unfair
as for interesting
as for interesting
guys
i don't think there's any
around
we've been going through
quite a recession these days
the world is going through
some crisis i tell you
everything has been
a bore of late
the world
is a bore
my god
you are so unfair
(hosokawa toshiyuki:)
right now
you are listening to
pizzicato five's
playboy playgirl
when you wake up
in the morning
what is the first thing
you think of?
In Pizzicato Five's song La Depression, the lyrics describe the singer's search for an interesting man in her life. She starts by saying that she hasn't seen a single interesting man around for ages. The lyrics then continue to list her criteria for the kind of man she is looking for - gentle, cute, and rich. She describes how there is a recession going on, and that the world is going through some crisis. These circumstances, she says, have made everything somewhat tedious. She laments how even interesting men are not available this season, and how the world has become a bore. The lyrics end with her questioning why the world is so unfair.
The song's lyrics reflect on the loneliness and frustration that come with being unable to find a suitable partner. The singer is seeking an interesting man to bring excitement to her life, but the current economic and social climate has made that task difficult. The song's title, La Depression, translates to "The Depression," which hints at the larger social and economic issues that the singer is dealing with.
Line by Line Meaning
i haven't seen
It has been a while since I have seen
a single interesting
Any person who has caught my attention
man around
Male individual who is noteworthy
for ages
For a very long time
a gentle
Kind
cute
Attractive
rich
Wealthy
bloke
Person
we've been going through
We have been experiencing
quite a recession these days
This period is marked by an economic downturn
the world is going through
The entirety of the world is experiencing
some crisis i tell you
A significant problem is occurring
these days have been
Lately, these times have been
somewhat tedious
Rather boring
interesting
Engaging or captivating
guys
Men
are not available
None are present or accessible
this season
During this particular time frame
everything has been
All experiences have been
a bore of late
Lately, everything has been rather dull
the world
The entirety of everything
is a bore
Has become tiresome
my god
An expression of disbelief
you are so unfair
You are not treating me justly
as for interesting
Regarding anything that is captivating
i don't think there's any
I do not believe that there are any
around
Currently present or accessible
(hosokawa toshiyuki:)
A speaker introduces themself
right now
At this very moment
you are listening to
You are currently hearing
pizzicato five's
The music that belongs to Pizzicato Five
playboy playgirl
A specific song by Pizzicato Five
when you wake up
After you have slept and opened your eyes
in the morning
At the beginning of a new day
what is the first thing
What is the initial thought or action
you think of?
That enters your mind?
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Written by: MARIUS MUELLER-WESTERNHAGEN
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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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