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.
To Our Children's Children's Children
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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children's
children
when you grow up
you'll see the world
a little different
to our children's
children
when tommorow comes
sad things will
disappear
alone
at midnight
i can hear the faint sound
of a cassette tape
to our children's
children's
children
when you become adult
the world will seem
smaller
alone
at midnight
i can hear the faint sound
of a cassette tape
at midnight
someone calls me
an old friend
whose name i've forgotten
to our children's
children's
children
when you become adult
the world will seem
a better place
to our children's
children's
children
when tomorrow comes
you'll forget
almost everything
The lyrics to Pizzicato Five's song, To Our Children's Children's Children, are a message for future generations. The repetition of "to our children's children's children" emphasizes the idea of a legacy being passed down and the importance of considering the future impact of our actions. The first two stanzas suggest that the world will appear different to the next generation, that they will see things in a new light. The subsequent stanzas reveal a sense of nostalgia as the writer reflects on memories from their own life, particularly the sounds of a cassette tape and the call from an old friend. These personal memories give the song a tender quality and create a sense of intimacy as if the writer is speaking directly to the listener.
The lyrics also suggest that with age, the world can seem smaller, and that people may take comfort in the fact that they have experienced the same things in life as those who came before them. The last two stanzas bring the message full circle, implying that though memories fade, it is through the lens of memory that we find comfort and connect to others.
Overall, the song expresses a hope for the future and a desire for a better world for future generations while acknowledging the past as an important part of that legacy. The melancholic tone and personal reflections give the song a contemplative quality and evoke a sense of empathy with the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
to our children's
children's
children
This song is a message to future generations, our great-great-grandchildren.
when you grow up
you'll see the world
a little different
As you mature, you will have a new perspective of the world.
when tommorow comes
sad things will
disappear
Tomorrow is a new day, and the sadness we experience today will eventually go away.
alone
at midnight
i can hear the faint sound
of a cassette tape
I have moments of solitude, and during these times, I listen to old recordings on a cassette tape.
when you become adult
the world will seem
smaller
As an adult, you will come to realize how small and connected the world really is.
at midnight
someone calls me
an old friend
whose name i've forgotten
During one of my lonely nights, I received a call from an old friend whose name I can't remember.
when you become adult
the world will seem
a better place
As you enter adulthood, you will notice that the world is filled with more hope and positivity.
when tomorrow comes
you'll forget
almost everything
As time goes on, you will forget most of the things that happened the day before.
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mayh
leela's homeworld is one of the few episodes that makes me cry. this song is so cute :')
Just Kim
@Cameron Smith omgaaaa yesss I just saw this one, omga so sad I couldn't
Cameron Smith
This one and where fry's dog actually wait to see his master come back😭😭😭😭😭😭
Not Sure
The Luck of the Fryrish punched me in the guts. I didn't except the ending 😢
I knew the faith of Seymour beforehand. It wasn't a sad episode because I spoiled the ending for myself..
TweekGaming
I agree bc it reminds me of my little cousin since birth-his first bday I watched him like how leelas parents even sick with the stomach flu my lil cousin comes first my aunty adopted him and said he cant be around US I miss him so much
Oliver O
I'm so glad It turned out like that and not her living with one eyed Al Bundy
Terrance Jordan
Futurama: says it's a comedy but suddenly it punches you in the faces with the feels
James Franksain
@headphonesonfire the first watch through I didn't get, but when I realized that when Yancey found the clover, that was the moment he lost hope that his little brother was alright, I sobbed.
mordokch
Futurama is how I found this band 💘
stormsalwayshaveaneye
It always goes 😭