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.
T.V.A.G.
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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別々な夢を見ている
おなじベッドで
抱き合って寝てるのにね
真夜中の台所で
派手に大喧嘩をしたのは憶えてる?
そのあとはどうしたの
仲直りするだけ、それだけ?
ふたり、うまく行くの?
いつまでもふたり
遊んで暮らせるならね
愛してると言って
いますぐ、嘘でいいから
東京タワーの下で
ひと晩中キスしてたのを憶えてる?
週末はどうするの ふたりきり
TVを見るだけ?
これからどうするの
愛し合えば ふたり、
うまく行くの?
TVはついているけど
死にたくなるほど
ふたりはいつも退屈
愛しているのにね
これからどうするの 愛し合えば
ふたり、うまく行くの?
本当にどうするの
永遠に TVを見るだけ?
The lyrics of T.V.A.G. by Pizzicato Five describe a relationship between two people who share a bed at night but have separate dreams. The song expresses that while the couple loves each other, they often fight and argue, leading to boredom and feelings of emptiness. The song raises the question of what to do next in the relationship and whether saying "I love you" is enough.
The verses of the song discuss specific memories of the couple's past, including a big fight in the kitchen and a night spent kissing under the Tokyo Tower. Despite these intimate moments, the couple still struggles to connect and avoid feeling bored in each other's company. The chorus poses the question of whether loving each other is enough to make things work, or if they should accept that they will forever be watching TV in a state of boredom.
The song is a commentary on the struggles of a romantic relationship and the question of whether love alone is enough to sustain it. The lyrics are melancholic and bittersweet, reflecting on the feelings of loneliness and isolation that can exist even when two people are together. Ultimately, the song is an ode to the complexities of love and the challenges of making a relationship work.
Line by Line Meaning
いつでもふたりは
At any time, the two of us
別々な夢を見ている
See dreams that are different
おなじベッドで
On the same bed
抱き合って寝てるのにね
Even though we sleep holding each other
真夜中の台所で
In the middle of the night, in the kitchen
派手に大喧嘩をしたのは憶えてる?
Do you remember when we had a big, flashy fight?
そのあとはどうしたの
What did we do after that?
仲直りするだけ、それだけ?
Just made up, was that enough?
これからどうするのくちづけたら
What are we going to do after this, if we kiss?
ふたり、うまく行くの?
Will we be okay together?
いつまでもふたり
Just the two of us, always
遊んで暮らせるならね
If we can live and play together
愛してると言って
Say that you love me
いますぐ、嘘でいいから
Right now, even if it's a lie
東京タワーの下で
Under the Tokyo Tower
ひと晩中キスしてたのを憶えてる?
Do you remember kissing all night?
週末はどうするの ふたりきり
What are we going to do on the weekend, just us two?
TVを見るだけ?
Just watch TV?
これからどうするの
What are we going to do from now on?
愛し合えば ふたり、
If we love each other, the two of us
うまく行くの?
Will we be okay?
TVはついているけど
The TV is on, but
死にたくなるほど
It's boring enough to make you want to die
ふたりはいつも退屈
We're always bored
愛しているのにね
Even though we love each other
これからどうするの 愛し合えば
What are we going to do from now on? If we love each other,
ふたり、うまく行くの?
Will we be okay together?
本当にどうするの
What are we really going to do?
永遠に TVを見るだけ?
Just watch TV together forever?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 康陽 小西
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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