Pizzicato Five (often nicknamed "P5") is a legendary Japanese group that fo… Read Full Bio ↴Pizzicato Five (often nicknamed "P5") is a legendary Japanese group that formed in 1984. Arguably the first group to popularize shibuya-kei from underground circles, they also later on began experimenting with the style, with what some called an innovative genre all their own, blending traditional Japanese pop, alternative, soul, funk, jazz, ye-ye, acoustic folk, and early electronic music, among others. They are also perhaps best known to audiences in the west in their later incarnation as a duo of Nomiya Maki (野宮真貴) and Konishi Yasuharu (小西康陽).

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.

Ohayô
Pizzicato Five Lyrics

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Translators: ed valdez, ayumi suzuki, ted mills

Ohayou
Me ga samete
Toriaezu anata ni

Ohayou
Anata wa
Koohii o irete
Rajio o tsukeru

Ohayou
Kagami o might
Watashi wa sukoshi unzari shiteru

Ohayou
Shibaraku nani mo
Koe o kakenaide kureru?

Ohayou
Anata wa
Shinbun o yonde
Bonyari shiteru

Ohayou
Kyoo wa ame ga hurisou
Watashi wa mou saki ni yuku wa

Ohayou
Me ga samete
Toriaezu anata ni

Ohayou
Kyoo ga futari ni
Shiawase na ichinichi de aru you ni

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'good morning'
When I wake up
The first thing I say to you

Good morning
You
Pour the coffee and
Turn on the radio

Good morning
I look at the mirror and
I am a bit fed up

Good morning
Please don't talk to me
For a while

Good morning
You
Read the paper
Vacantly

Good morning
Today it seems like rain
I must be going already

'good morning'
When I wake up
The first thing I say to you

Good morning

I hope today
Will be a happy day for us

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Pizzicato Five's song "Ohayou" are a charming and lighthearted morning greeting to a loved one. The singer wakes up and says "ohayou" ("good morning" in Japanese) to their partner as they begin their day. The song goes on to describe the morning routine of the singer and their partner: pouring coffee, turning on the radio, reading the paper. The singer also mentions feeling a bit fed up and asking for some silence in the morning. The song ends with the singer expressing a wish for a happy day for the couple.

The lyrics of "Ohayou" capture the simple pleasures of daily life and the comfort of a routine shared with a loved one. The song's whimsical melody and upbeat tempo reinforce its happy message. The lyrics might also be interpreted as a celebration of the mundane and a reminder to appreciate the small moments in life.

Line by Line Meaning

Ohayou
The singer greets their partner in the morning

Me ga samete
The singer has just woken up

Toriaezu anata ni
The singer addresses their partner as the first thing they do in the morning

Anata wa
The artist is talking to their partner

Koohii o irete
The artist asks their partner to make coffee

Rajio o tsukeru
The singer turns on the radio

Kagami o might
The singer looks at themselves in the mirror

Watashi wa sukoshi unzari shiteru
The artist is a bit annoyed or fed up

Shibaraku nani mo
The artist asks their partner to not talk to them for a bit

Koe o kakenaide kureru?
The artist wants some time to themselves and asks their partner to not speak for a while

Shinbun o yonde
The partner reads the newspaper