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.
Sleeper
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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Translators: andrei cunha
Nanimo kamo wasurete
Shizuka ni nemuru no
Atarashii koibito no mune de
Yume miru no
Shumatsu no date sae
Camera ni nerawareteru
Sign nara
O-kotowari da wa
Kudaranai shitsumon wa
Shinaide baby
Yumei ni naru
No wa catchy na
Koto da kedo
Kyo wa tada shinda
Mitai ni mmm
Nemurasete
Radio kara
Nagareteru
Terebi ni mo
Utsutteru
Machi-ju ga
Uwasa wo shiteru
Denwa shite okoshitari
Shinaide baby
Sou ieba
Kono goro wa
Wakaranai koto bakari
Namae sae
Omoidasenai
Kudaranai shitsumon wa
Shinaide ne
Nemurasete
Denwa shite okoshitari
Shinaide ne
Nemurasete
Nemuritai
Nemurenai
Nemui no ni
Nemurenai
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I'm going to forget everything and
Sleep quietly
Dream as I sleep
On my new lover's chest
Even if I try to date on the weekend
There's always a camera around
Oh please sweetheart
Spare me the autograph session
And please honey
Don't ask me silly questions
Becoming famous
Is quite a dream but
Please honey
Let me sleep today
As if I was
Dead
I'm on the radio
People are gossiping
About me on telly
Too
The whole town knows
About me
Oh please daahling
Don't call me I'm sleeping
By the way
I've been forgetting things
Of late
Can't even recall
My name now what was it
Spare me the silly
Questions
Let me sleep
Don't call me
I'm sleeping
Let me sleep
I want to sleep
But they won't let me
I'm so sleepy
I can't sleep
The lyrics to "Sleeper" by Pizzicato Five seem to portray the life of a famous person who is tired of the constant attention and scrutiny that comes with their fame. They want to forget about everything and just sleep quietly, dreaming about their new lover. The singer expresses their frustration at constantly being under the watchful eye of the media, even when they try to have a weekend date. They plead with their fans and interviewers to leave them alone, asking them not to bother them with autographs and silly questions. While the idea of becoming famous is alluring, the singer just wants to sleep, as if they were dead.
The lyrics convey a sense of exhaustion and desire for privacy that may arise from being in the public eye constantly. The singer seems to long for a moment of peace and freedom from the demands of fame. The use of repetition underscores this idea, with the phrases "Let me sleep" and "Nemurenai" (I can't sleep) appearing throughout the song.
Overall, "Sleeper" explores the complexities of fame and the impact it can have on an individual's life. It highlights the divergent desires for privacy and recognition, and the need for balance between the two.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm going to forget everything and
Sleep quietly
Dream as I sleep
On my new lover's chest
The singer wants to forget everything and peacefully sleep while dreaming about their new lover.
Even if I try to date on the weekend
There's always a camera around
Cameras seem to always appear whenever the singer tries to go out on dates during the weekend.
Oh please sweetheart
Spare me the autograph session
And please honey
Don't ask me silly questions
The singer pleads with their fans to not bother them for autographs and to avoid asking them nonsensical questions.
Becoming famous
Is quite a dream but
Please honey
Let me sleep today
As if I was
Dead
While becoming famous is a dream come true, the artist just wants to sleep as if they were dead for today.
I'm on the radio
People are gossiping
About me on telly
Too
People are talking about the artist on both the radio and television, discussing them negatively.
The whole town knows
About me
Oh please daahling
Don't call me I'm sleeping
The entire town is aware of the singer's situation but they just want to be left alone to sleep.
By the way
I've been forgetting things
Of late
Can't even recall
My name now what was it
The singer has been forgetting more things lately and can't even remember their own name.
Spare me the silly
Questions
Let me sleep
Don't call me
I'm sleeping
The artist pleads with everyone to stop asking them silly questions and to let them sleep instead of calling them.
Let me sleep
I want to sleep
But they won't let me
I'm so sleepy
I can't sleep
Despite wanting to sleep, the artist is unable to because they are bothered by others and are too sleepy to ignore them.
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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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