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.
Superstar
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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Playing your guitar
You are long-haired
My sulky boy
The moment I met you
I understood
I was born to
You look at me with your dark eyes
Like an October sea
You're so tall
My moody boy
Hey,
Will you love me tonight?
Woo
Will you hold me all night?
I'll sleep
With you
Baby baby baby baby
You're so good at kissing,
Dishonest and very cool
You're so good at lying,
Dishonest and very cool
I was born to
Be loved by you, but
I was born to
Be loved by you, but
You don't say a word
Just play your guitar all day
I know that
The music will always end but
Like a rose tatto
On a sailor's arm
I'm yours
We're inseparable
Nee
Will you love me tonight?
Woo
Hugged by angel
I'll sleep
With you
Baby baby baby baby
You're so good at kissing,
Dishonest and very cool
You're so good at lying
Dishonest and very cool
I was born to
Be loved by you, but
I was born to
Be loved
Nee
Will you always love me?
Woo
Hold me till the morning
I'll sleep
With you
Baby baby baby baby
Someday you'll leave me behind
Somewhere but
Anyway I'll take a bus
To the next town with you
To where the sandstorm blows
In a town somewhere I don't know
I was born to
Loved by you, but
I was born to
Loved by you, but
The lyrics to Pizzicato Five's song Superstar depict a relationship with a moody, long-haired guitarist who the singer has fallen deeply in love with. The singer refers to him as "dishonest and very cool" and talks about his ability to kiss and lie with ease. Despite this, the singer confesses their love for the guitarist and wonders if he will love them back. The final lines of the song suggest that the relationship may not last, but the singer is willing to follow the guitarist to the ends of the earth.
The song's lyrics have been interpreted as a playful homage to classic rock and roll relationships, with the moody guitarist standing in for the archetypal "bad boy" love interest that was so popular in rock music of the 60s and 70s. At the same time, the singer's earnest and vulnerable lyrics subvert these tropes and give the song a sense of modernity and self-awareness. The song also features a catchy pop melody and upbeat tempo, creating a juxtaposition with the lyrics that adds to the overall effect.
Line by Line Meaning
You're silent, in a bad mood
You are quiet and seem to be in a negative state of mind.
Playing your guitar
You are strumming a guitar, making music with the instrument.
You are long-haired
Your hair is long, and notable in its length.
My sulky boy
You are sulking about something, and it is showing in your demeanor.
The moment I met you
From the instant we encountered each other.
I understood
I had an immediate realization or comprehension of something.
I was born to
It is inherent in my nature or purpose to.
Fall in love with you
To develop intense romantic feelings for you.
You look at me with your dark eyes
Your eyes are dark, and you are gazing at me intently.
Like an October sea
Your eyes resemble the deep and turbulent sea in the month of October.
You're so tall
You have a significant height.
My moody boy
You have a tendency to be easily affected by your emotions.
Hey, will you love me tonight?
Is it possible that you have feelings for me this evening?
Woo, will you hold me all night?
Would you embrace me for the entirety of the night?
I'll sleep with you
I will spend the night resting alongside you.
Baby baby baby baby
An exclamation of endearment or affection.
You're so good at kissing, dishonest and very cool
You are skilled at locking lips, but you also have a tendency to be untruthful in a way that is admirable or impressive to me.
You don't say a word, just play your guitar all day
You are silent and play the guitar for hours on end.
I know that the music will always end but
I realize that the tunes will eventually stop playing, but...
Like a rose tattoo on a sailor's arm
Similar to a tattoo of a rose that a sailor might have inked on their arm.
I'm yours, we're inseparable
I belong to you, and our relationship is one that cannot be pulled apart or broken.
Nee, will you love me tonight?
Won’t you consider loving me this evening?
Woo, hugged by angel, I'll sleep with you
Embraced by what feels like a divine being, I will slumber with you.
Someday you'll leave me behind, somewhere but anyway I'll take a bus
At some point, you may depart from my side, but regardless, I will board a bus.
To the next town with you
Accompanied by you, we will journey to the next town.
To where the sandstorm blows
A place where there is a fierce amount of wind and sand.
In a town somewhere I don't know
In a location I am unfamiliar with that exists somewhere in a town.
Loved by you, but
It is something of great significance to be loved by you, and yet...
I was born to
It is inherent in my nature or purpose to.
Be loved
To be cherished, adored, and valued by someone else.
Nee, will you always love me?
Won’t you promise to love me forever?
Woo, hold me until the morning
Embrace me until the sun rises in the morning.
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Written by: STEVIE WONDER
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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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