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.
Magic Carpet Ride
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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Fushigi dakedo
Mukashi kara
Tomodachi
Da yo ne
Ni sen konen wo
Ai shiatteru
Kanjitari
Shinai?
Soshite futari
Itsu no ma ni ka
Toshi wo totte
Shimau kedo
Itsu made mo
Futari
Asonde
Kuraseru nara ne
Magic carpet ride
Mahou mitai
Me ga sameru to
Kimi ga iru
Hana no yo na
Kaori
Ni sen konen wo
Persia jutan de
Mo ichido
Hitottobi shimasho
Soshite futari
Itsu no ma ni ka
Toshi wo totte
Shimau kedo
Itsu made mo
Futari
Asonde
Kuraseru nara ne
Magic carpet ride
Soshite itsuka
Bokutachi ni mo
Kodomo ga
Umareru daro
Demo
Itsumade mo futari
Asonde kuraseru nara
Onaji bed de
Dakiatte
Shineru nara ne
Magic carpet ride
It's strange but
You and i
Have been friends
Since forever
Isn't it
Don't you think
It feels like
We've loved each other
For two thousand
Light years?
And before
We realise
We'll
Be old
(it's alright if)
We can go on
Having so much fun
Forever
Magic carpet ride
It's like magic
When i wake up
There you are
It smells
Like flowers
Let's cross
Two thousand light years
Once again
On a Persian carpet
And before
We realize
We'll
Be old
(it's alright if)
We can go on
Having so much fun
Forever
Magic carpet ride
And someday
We will also
Have
Kids
But (it's alright) if
We can go on
Having fun forever
(it's alright) if
We can hug and die
On the same bed
Magic carpet ride
The song "Magic Carpet Ride" by Pizzicato Five is a sweet and nostalgic love song about lifelong friendship and love. It's a celebration of the deep bond between two people who have been close since childhood and how, even as they grow old, they can still find joy in each other's company. The song has a dreamlike quality, with the magic carpet ride representing the couple's journey through life together.
The lyrics reflect on the longevity of the relationship between the two, as they reminisce about the two thousand light years they've known each other. The idea is that even though time is passing by quickly, as it always does, they can still spend their lives playing and having fun together like when they were children. The lyrics also hint at the possibility of starting a family together, but the most important thing is their friendship, which is the foundation of their love.
The song's melody is catchy and upbeat, with jazzy instrumentation and the singer's warm, lighthearted vocals. The lyrics are simple, but they convey a powerful message of love, friendship, and the joy of spending life with someone you care about deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
Kimi to boku wa
It's strange but you and I
Fushigi dakedo
Have been friends since forever, isn't it
Mukashi kara
Tomodachi
Isn't it
Da yo ne
Ni sen konen wo
Don't you think it feels like we've loved each other for two thousand light years
Ai shiatteru
Sonna fu ni
Kanjitari
Shinai?
Soshite futari
And before we realise
Itsu no ma ni ka
Toshi wo totte
We'll be old
Shimau kedo
Itsu made mo
(It's alright if) we can go on having so much fun forever
Futari
Asonde
Kuraseru nara ne
Magic carpet ride
It's like magic
Mahou mitai
Me ga sameru to
When I wake up
Kimi ga iru
There you are
Hana no yo na
It smells like flowers
Ni sen konen wo
Let's cross two thousand light years
Persia jutan de
Once again on a Persian carpet
Mo ichido
Hitottobi shimasho
Soshite futari
And before we realise
Itsu no ma ni ka
Toshi wo totte
We'll be old
Shimau kedo
Itsu made mo
(It's alright if) we can go on having so much fun forever
Futari
Asonde
Kuraseru nara ne
Magic carpet ride
It's like magic
Soshite itsuka
And someday
Bokutachi ni mo
We will also have kids
Kodomo ga
Umareru daro
Demo
But (It's alright) if
Itsumade mo futari
(It's alright) if we can go on having fun forever
Asonde kuraseru nara
Onaji bed de
It's (alright) if we can hug and die on the same bed
Dakiatte
Shineru nara ne
Magic carpet ride
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DAVID BYRON COLE, NORMAN COOK, ROBERT MANUEL CLIVILLES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dusan Milovanovic
This album was absolute delight and ray of light in gloomy Belgrade back at devastating 90's. Origato!
RichardM8422
I'll always be grateful to Mark Radcliffe who introduced me to this great band on the old radio 5, in the 1990s Love this song.
Enrique de Antonio
Fabulosos y magnìfico tema,originales,únicos,inigualables,divertidos,pos,bailables y...domo arigato Pizzicato
marc dany
I love this song...P5 forever!!! :)
Vijaykrishna Ranganathan
what a gorgeous song!
angela amorim
love this!
Joseph Tammaro
I am always searching for a magic carpet ride. That will bring my Son back To🙏 Me!
Bruder Hip
I wish you will find that ride. Stay strong
Joseph Tammaro
I thank you and hope I Will.
invadervalo666
i hope you find peace wherever you are my friend, i feel for you... never loose hope.