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.
Sex Machine
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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Translators: jun yamashiro and david kamil
Futari no kankei
Futari no system
Futari no keiyaku
Futari no bouryoku
Futari wa aishiatte
Sore de oshimai
Kitto futari wa yoku oniaidane
Kodomo mitai ni naka ga ii shi ne
Sousa futari wa ii combi mitai
Kitto futari wa
Futari wa ennui
Futari wa tanpaku
Futari wa mondai
Futari wa shinkoku
Futari wa tagaini kuchi mo
Kikazu tada
Nikushimiai
Soshite wakareru
Kitto futari wa yoku oniaidane
Kodomo mitai ni naka ga ii shi
Dare mo kimi no koto nado
Shiranai shi
Dare hitori kiminante
Aite ni shinai sa
Dare ni mo aisarezu ni ikiru no wa
Tatoeba donna kibun?
Oshiete okure yo
Refrain
Futari no genjitsu
Futari no kairaku
Futari no tengoku
Futari no genmetsu
Futari no waisetsu
Futari wa heikin
Futari wa kanzen
Futari wa saiaku
Futari wa otagaini tada
Nonoshiriai
Uragiriai subete oshimai
Refrain
Iya ni naru hodo
Yoku niteru futari
Refrain
Kitto futari wa futari kiri sa
Refrain
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2 people's relationship
2 people's system
2 people's contract
2 people's violence
2 people love each other hate each
Other, deceive each other
It's over
Surely 2 people are well-matched
They get along as children do
Yes, surely 2 people are like
A good combination
2 people are bored
2 people are indifferent
2 people are a problem
2 people are serious
2 people don't talk
To each other
Just hate each other
And split
Surely 2 people are well-matched
They get along like children
No one knows these
Things about you
No one takes you seriously
To live without giving love to
Someone
How does it feel?
Tell me
Refrain
2 people's reality
2 people's pleasure
2 people's heaven
2 people's disappointment
2 people's obscenity
2 people are typical
2 people are complete
2 people are the worst
2 people just curse each other
Betray each other
It's all over
Refrain
A couple so alike that I can't
Stand it
Refrain
Surely 2 people are only 2 people
Refrain
The song "Sex Machine" by Pizzicato Five is a contemplation of the complexities of relationships between two people. The lyrics refer to the relationship between two people in a negative and sometimes hostile sense. It describes how two people who hate each other and deceive each other can also love each other. The song suggests that their love is not genuine, rather they hate each other, and ultimately, they split.
The lines “Kitto futari wa yoku oniaidane / Kodomo mitai ni naka ga ii shi” suggests that their relationship resembles that of children who get along well with each other. The song also talks about the loneliness and the feeling of being unloved, with lines like “No one takes you seriously / To live without giving love to / Someone / How does it feel? / Tell me.” The lyrics also mention “2 people's obscenity,” suggesting that their relationship is something that is not morally acceptable in society.
In summary, the song paints a picture of a relationship that is complicated and perhaps toxic, but ultimately it is a relationship that both parties are unable to let go.
Line by Line Meaning
2 people's relationship
This phrase introduces the concept of two individuals in a relationship
2 people's system
This phrase refers to the structure and organization of the relationship between the two individuals
2 people's contract
This phrase refers to any explicit or implicit agreements and expectations between the two individuals
2 people's violence
This phrase refers to the presence of hostility, aggression or conflict in the relationship between the two individuals
2 people love each other hate each
This paradoxical statement suggests that the feelings that the two individuals have for each other are complex and ambivalent
Other, deceive each other
This phrase suggests that the two individuals lie or mislead each other in various ways
It's over
This phrase implies the end of the relationship between the two individuals
Surely 2 people are well-matched
This phrase suggests that the two individuals are compatible or similar in some important ways
They get along as children do
This phrase compares the harmony or simplicity of the relationship between the two individuals to that of children
Yes, surely 2 people are like
This phrase emphasizes the similarity or compatibility between the two individuals
A good combination
This phrase suggests that the two individuals complement or enhance each other in some way
2 people are bored
This phrase suggests that the two individuals are disinterested or uninspired by their relationship
2 people are indifferent
This phrase suggests that the two individuals are apathetic or unconcerned about each other or their relationship
2 people are a problem
This phrase suggests that the two individuals face challenges or conflicts in their relationship
2 people are serious
This phrase suggests that the relationship between the two individuals has significant consequences or implications
2 people don't talk
This phrase suggests that the two individuals communicate poorly or not at all with each other
To each other
This phrase emphasizes the lack of communication or connection between the two individuals
Just hate each other
This phrase suggests that the two individuals have negative feelings towards each other
And split
This phrase implies the end or separation of the relationship between the two individuals
No one knows these
This phrase suggests that the interesting or important aspects of one individual's personality or experiences are hidden or unknown to others
Things about you
This phrase refers to the private or personal information of one individual
No one takes you seriously
This phrase suggests that one individual is not valued or respected by others
To live without giving love to
This phrase suggests that one individual is not actively loving or caring for others
Someone
This phrase refers to any person who could be the object of the individual's love or care
How does it feel?
This phrase is a direct question asking about the emotional experience of the individual
Tell me
This phrase emphasizes the request for a response or explanation from the individual
2 people's reality
This phrase refers to the true nature or essence of the relationship between the two individuals
2 people's pleasure
This phrase refers to the enjoyment or satisfaction that the two individuals experience in their relationship
2 people's heaven
This phrase refers to an ideal, romanticized version of the relationship between the two individuals
2 people's disappointment
This phrase refers to the negative or unfulfilling aspects of the relationship between the two individuals
2 people's obscenity
This phrase refers to the vulgar or indecent aspects of the relationship between the two individuals
2 people are typical
This phrase suggests that the relationship between the two individuals is common or ordinary in some way
2 people are complete
This phrase suggests that the relationship between the two individuals is satisfying or fulfilling in some way
2 people are the worst
This phrase suggests that the relationship between the two individuals is terrible or unbearable
2 people just curse each other
This phrase suggests that the two individuals insult or blame each other frequently
Betray each other
This phrase suggests that the two individuals act against each other's interests or break each other's trust
It's all over
This phrase implies the end of the relationship between the two individuals
A couple so alike that I can't
This phrase suggests that the two individuals are so similar that it is intolerable or uncomfortable
Stand it
This phrase emphasizes the discomfort or pain caused by the similarity between the two individuals
Surely 2 people are only 2 people
This phrase suggests that the relationship between the two individuals is just that and nothing more
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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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