Pizzicato Five (often nicknamed "P5") is a legendary Japanese group that fo… Read Full Bio ↴Pizzicato Five (often nicknamed "P5") is a legendary Japanese group that formed in 1984. Arguably the first group to popularize shibuya-kei from underground circles, they also later on began experimenting with the style, with what some called an innovative genre all their own, blending traditional Japanese pop, alternative, soul, funk, jazz, ye-ye, acoustic folk, and early electronic music, among others. They are also perhaps best known to audiences in the west in their later incarnation as a duo of Nomiya Maki (野宮真貴) and Konishi Yasuharu (小西康陽).

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.

The Earth Goes Around (Daddy-0
Pizzicato Five Lyrics

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(Yamagami/Shoji)
Translators: Andrei Cunha

chikyu wa mawaru yo
la la la la la la la la

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the earth goes around
la la la la la la la la

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pizzicato Five's song "The Earth Goes Around" are simple but carry a profound message. The opening line "chikyu wa mawaru yo" can be translated to "the earth revolves around" or "the world goes around." The singer then follows this statement with the repetition of "la la la" to convey a sense of joy and rhythm that aligns perfectly with the idea of the earth going around.

The message behind the lyrics is one of acceptance of the natural order of things. The repetition of "la la la" makes it seem carefree, almost as if the singer is saying that life goes on regardless of what's happening around us. The song's message is to encourage people to embrace change and keep moving forward in life, just as the earth rotates around the sun without ever stopping.

The simplicity of the lyrics and melody belies the complexity of the message, and it's this juxtaposition that makes "The Earth Goes Around" such a powerful and insightful song.

Line by Line Meaning

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