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.
Number Five
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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every time
I think about you
somehow I feel
it's not fair
we are supposed to be lovers
yet why is it that it's always me
the one who feels sad?
on the magazine every week
on the last page
look on the horoscope
It says here,
"this week your boyfriend
appears to be flirty.
try not to worry about it
but be optimistic,"
ok so now i'll introduce
the other members
of the band
on the bass
tsuda atsutaka
percussion
sugawara yuki
another percussionist
kawai michael
vibe
sato takeshi
keyboard
nakayama tsutomu
because of you, see
I can't sleep
hey, if you listen carefully,
you might hear it
the phone ringing at midnight
must be bad news
it can't be
be optimistic
(ok everybody sing along!)
a phone call from you
asking me on a date
i've had enough
go back to sleep
The song Number Five by Pizzicato Five is a melancholic and catchy tune that explores the themes of love and heartbreak. The repeating phrase 'Number Five!' through the song highlights how the singer is still fixated on their ex-lover and how their love hasn't been reciprocated equally. The opening lines of "every time I think about you, somehow I feel it's not fair," expresses a sense of frustration that despite being partners, their relationship isn't balanced.
The chorus "we are supposed to be lovers and to be there for each other, yet why is it always me the one who feels sad?" hones in on how the singer feels like they are always the one giving more in the relationship. The song's message is clear as the lyrics expose the inner thoughts of someone who is going through a heartbreak. The horoscope mentioned in the song serves as a premonition of what is yet to come in the singer's relationship, and it symbolizes how the singer seeks solace in something external to give them hope. In the end, the song shows how heartbreak can often be caused by an imbalance in love, where one person in the relationship gives more than the other.
Line by Line Meaning
number five!
The singer is announcing the title of the song.
every time
I think about you
somehow I feel
it's not fair
The singer is expressing their frustration towards the unfairness of their relationship with their lover.
we are supposed to be lovers
and to be there for each other
yet why is it that it's always me
the one who feels sad?
The singer is questioning why they are always the one in the relationship who feels sad despite the mutual expectations of love and support.
on the magazine every week
on the last page
look on the horoscope
It says here,
The singer is referencing the common practice of people reading horoscopes in magazines.
"this week your boyfriend
appears to be flirty.
try not to worry about it
but be optimistic,"
The singer is reading their horoscope which warns about their boyfriend's flirtatious behavior and advises them to remain optimistic.
ok so now i'll introduce
the other members
of the band
on the bass
tsuda atsutaka
percussion
sugawara yuki
another percussionist
kawai michael
vibe
sato takeshi
keyboard
nakayama tsutomu
The singer is introducing the members of Pizzicato Five.
because of you, see
I can't sleep
hey, if you listen carefully,
you might hear it
The singer is expressing how their lover's actions are causing them to lose sleep and that it can be heard in their voice.
the phone ringing at midnight
must be bad news
it can't be
be optimistic
The singer is demonstrating their pessimism towards a call at an unusual hour and trying to encourage optimism.
(ok everybody sing along!)
The singer is signaling for everyone to join in singing the chorus.
a phone call from you
asking me on a date
i've had enough
go back to sleep
The singer is expressing their annoyance towards their lover's actions and prefers to sleep instead.
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Written by: YASUHARU KONISHI
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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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