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 Work of God
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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Translators: andrei cunha
Itsuka futari ga
Ai wo nakushite
Hanare banare ni
Naru to shitara
Sore wa kami no miwaza
Do ni mo naranai koto
Sore wa kami no miwaza
Soshite bokura wa
Ai shiaezu ni
Hanare banare ni
Natte shimau
Kanashii koto da kedo
Sore wa kami no miwaza
Do ni mo naranai koto
Sore wa kami no miwaza
Kanashii koto da kedo
Sore wa kami no miwaza
Do ni mo naranai koto
Sore wa kami no miwaza
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If someday we
Fall out of love
And
Break up
It's sad but
That's the work of god
Nothing you can do about it
It's the work of god
And the two of us
Won't love each other
We'll grow
Distant
It's sad but
That's the way things happen
There's no way out of it
It's the work of god
It's sad but
That's destiny
Nothing you can do
See'est la vie
The song "The Work of God" by Pizzicato Five is a reflection on the inevitable end of a romantic relationship. The lyrics express the sadness felt by two individuals who have lost the love they once shared and have grown apart. The lines "If someday we fall out of love and break up, it's sad but that's the work of god. Nothing you can do about it, it's the work of god" suggest that the end of their relationship is beyond their control and is part of a larger plan.
The chorus repeats the phrase, "It's sad but that's the work of god," emphasizing the acceptance of fate and destiny. The song's interpretation of love is a stark contrast to the common romanticized portrayal of it. It portrays the impermanence and fragility of relationships, and how acceptance and letting go can be just as important as holding on.
Overall, "The Work of God" can be seen as a reflection on the universal human experience of loss and acceptance. It shows that sometimes the most we can do is accept fate and move on, even if it's painful to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
If someday we
If at some point in the future, you and I
Fall out of love
Stop having romantic feelings for each other
And
And, furthermore,
Break up
End our romantic relationship
It's sad but
It may elicit feelings of sorrow, but
That's the work of god
It's something that happens outside of anyone's control, a decision made by a higher power
Nothing you can do about it
There's nothing that can be done to prevent it or change the outcome
And the two of us
As a result, you and I
Won't love each other
Won't have feelings of love or affection towards one another
We'll grow
We'll gradually and naturally
Distant
Become emotionally and/or physically separated
That's the way things happen
It's just the way life goes, things happen for a reason
There's no way out of it
It can't be avoided
It's destiny
It's fate, predetermined by a higher power
Nothing you can do
There's no action that can be taken to change the outcome
See'est la vie
That's life.
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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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