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.
Strawberry Sleighride
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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like a sleigh ride
the train holding us two
is running away
february 67
strawberry fields
a completely white winter view
sleep forever
like lovers in
a cold country
putting on
a coonskin cap
fingers gone numb
and like Quinn the eskimo
with a sniffy red nose
saying "I love you"
dashing, (strawberry sleighride)
the bullet train
to the weekend's vacation
right now, (strawberry sleighride)
we love each other,
just like when we were 7
In the snow,
both of us together
vow to love each other
all at once saying
even if the end of the 20th
century comes tomorrow
nobody but you!
things like that
dashing, (strawberry sleighride)
moving quickly to
the gloomy kingdom
right now, (strawberry sleighride)
we're in a bad mood,
just like when we were 7
in blue sunglasses,
like a dead actress,
don't be a snob:
tell me you love me
fingers feeling numb
and like Quinn the eskimo
tell me your old stories,
till I fall asleep
dashing, (strawberry sleighride)
the bullet train,
to the weekend vacation
right now, (strawberry sleighride)
we kiss
just like when we were 7
The song "Strawberry Sleighride" by Pizzicato Five explores the joyful memories of two lovers on their winter adventures. The song's lyrics paint a vivid image of the couple riding on a train, surrounded by the snowy landscape, with the promise of a weekend vacation ahead. The reference to "February 67" suggests that the lovers were reminiscing about their past, perhaps their childhood, adding to the nostalgic and sentimental tone of the song.
The lyrics also suggest a long-lasting commitment between the couple, promising to love each other till the end of the 20th century. This may indicate a sense of urgency and the need to cherish every moment they have together. The reference to Quinn the Eskimo, a classic Bob Dylan song, adds another layer of nostalgia to the song and highlights the enduring power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
In the snow,
The singer and their partner are in the snow.
like a sleigh ride
Their experience is similar to a sleigh ride.
the train holding us two
They are riding a train together.
is running away
The train seems like it's moving away from them.
february 67
The specific date is February 1967.
strawberry fields
They are seeing fields of strawberries.
a completely white winter view
The scene is a snowy winter wonderland.
sleep forever
The artist wants to sleep forever in this moment.
like lovers in
The artist and their partner are like lovers.
a cold country
They are in a cold country.
putting on
They are putting on something.
a coonskin cap
They are putting on a coonskin cap to keep warm.
fingers gone numb
Their fingers have gone numb from the cold.
and like Quinn the eskimo
They are like Quinn the Eskimo from the Bob Dylan song.
with a sniffy red nose
Their nose is running from the cold.
saying "I love you"
The artist says "I love you" to their partner.
dashing, (strawberry sleighride)
The experience feels fast-paced and exciting like a strawberry sleigh ride.
the bullet train
They are now on a bullet train.
to the weekend's vacation
They are going on a weekend vacation.
right now, (strawberry sleighride)
They are feeling the same way they did during the strawberry sleigh ride.
we love each other,
They love each other.
just like when we were 7
Their love feels like when they were 7 years old.
both of us together
The singer and their partner are together.
vow to love each other
They make a promise to love each other.
all at once saying
They express their love at the same time.
even if the end of the 20th
They make a promise to love each other into the future.
century comes tomorrow
Even if the end of the 20th century comes tomorrow, they will still love each other.
nobody but you!
The artist promises to only love their partner.
things like that
They talk about things like their love and future together.
moving quickly to
They are moving quickly towards something.
the gloomy kingdom
They are headed towards a gloomy place or time.
we're in a bad mood,
They are in a bad mood.
just like when we were 7
Their mood is similar to when they were 7 years old.
in blue sunglasses,
The artist is wearing blue sunglasses.
like a dead actress,
The singer feels like a dead actress.
don't be a snob:
The artist tells their partner not to be a snob.
tell me you love me
The singer asks their partner to tell them they love them.
and like Quinn the eskimo
They are like Quinn the Eskimo from the Bob Dylan song.
tell me your old stories,
The singer wants to hear their partner's old stories.
till I fall asleep
The artist wants to hear their partner's stories until they fall asleep.
we kiss
They kiss.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: YASUHARU KONISHI
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