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.
Tokyo Mon Amour
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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sad now that
my tears
my tears
MY TEARS
won't stop
since we broke up
I cannot see anything
MY EYES
see all black
I should've known you were
that kinda man who will
change his mind all the time
but I believed that you
liked me and only me
that summer day
after we kissed
under the burning sun
and you held me in your arms
all that was just a game mon amour
alone and having nowhere to go
I wander in the streets
so many tears that I can't
see anything
you are unforgettable
that's why my heart is broken
although I must say that
the end of our love, I saw it coming
that summer day
under shooting stars
you whispered
sweet words of love to me
I won't forget mon amour
alone and having nowhere to go
I wander in the streets
so many tears that I can't
see anything
I shoulda known you were that kinda man
who changes his mind all the time
all those beautiful memories
fade out
that summer day
in your arms
I shivered as I dreamt
sweet dreams
adieu mon amour
alone and having nowhere to go
I wander in the streets
so many tears that I can't
see anything
mon amour
mon amour
mon amour tokyo
In Pizzicato Five's song Mon Amour Tokyo, the singer is expressing her sadness and heartbreak after a breakup with her lover. She is so consumed by her emotions that she can't see anything clearly, and her tears won't stop flowing. She admits that she should have known that her lover was fickle and that he would change his mind frequently, but she believed that he loved only her. She reminisces about the summer day when they kissed under the burning sun, and he held her in his arms. However, she now realizes that it was all just a game for him.
The singer wanders the streets alone, with nowhere to go, as she envisions the memories of her love with bittersweet regret. She acknowledges that the end of their relationship was inevitable, and she saw it coming. Even though she is heartbroken, she knows that she will never forget him, as he was unforgettable to her. The song ends with her repeating the words "mon amour," reaffirming her love for Tokyo, a city that served as the backdrop of her love story.
Overall, the song's theme revolves around the pain associated with lost love and coming to terms with it. The singer's emotions are palpable throughout the song, and her vulnerability makes it relatable to many who have experienced heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
I am so
I am feeling extremely
sad now that
sad at this moment when
my tears
my tears, my expressions of sadness
my tears
my tears, my expressions of sadness
MY TEARS
MY TEARS, MY EXPRESSIONS OF SADNESS
won't stop
continuing to flow without end
since we broke up
since the time when we ended our relationship
I cannot see anything
I cannot perceive anything visually
my eyes
my vision
MY EYES
MY VISION
see all black
see nothing but darkness
I should've known you were
I should have realized that you were
that kinda man who will
a person who is likely to
change his mind all the time
constantly alter their perspective
but I believed that you
but I had faith that you
liked me and only me
had an affection for me that was exclusive
that summer day
on a particular day during the summer
after we kissed
after we had a romantic encounter
under the burning sun
while the sun was scorching
and you held me in your arms
when you embraced me
all that was just a game mon amour
all those actions were merely part of a strategy, my love
alone and having nowhere to go
by myself and without any direction
I wander in the streets
I walk aimlessly around the city
so many tears that I can't
such an overabundance of weeping that I am unable to
see anything
perceive things visually
you are unforgettable
you are impossible to forget
that's why my heart is broken
that is why I feel grief and pain in my heart
although I must say that
despite the fact that I must acknowledge that
the end of our love, I saw it coming
I predicted the end of our romantic relationship
that summer day
on a particular day during the summer
under shooting stars
while shooting stars were visible in the sky
you whispered
you spoke very quietly
sweet words of love to me
words of affection that you said to me
I won't forget mon amour
I will always remember, my love
alone and having nowhere to go
all by myself and without any destination
I wander in the streets
I roam aimlessly around the city
so many tears that I can't
a great deal of weeping that impedes me from
see anything
perceive anything visually
I shoulda known you were that kinda man
I should have realized that you were that type of person
who changes his mind all the time
who is constantly changing his views and opinions
all those beautiful memories
all those wonderful recollections
fade out
gradually disappear
that summer day
on that particular day during the summer
in your arms
while you were holding me
I shivered as I dreamt
I trembled while I was in a dreamlike state
sweet dreams
pleasant and enjoyable imaginations
adieu mon amour
farewell, my love
mon amour
my love
mon amour
my love
mon amour tokyo
my love, Tokyo
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: YASHUHARU KONISHI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
laburbe 44
perfection... this song has been following me throughout the last 20 years, only smooth ans positive vibes...
Lourdes Bosch
Pizzicato 5, the band, their music, and all of their songs, are always great ! . 😺😺😐😺
Eblis Azazel
Sublime song 💟!
Ragnaul
Years ago I found a version of this song on YT where there was an organ solo in place of the vocal track... it was incredible and I’ve been searching for it ever since. Does anyone know where I can find it?
MrZytten
@mmelanoma Nooooo it's set to private!! I'm really intrigued by this version
mmelanoma
@Ragnaul np :) we remaining p5 fans have to help
Ragnaul
mmelanoma you are a lifesaver, thank you so much!
足立修一
古いフランス映画のような…モノクロの東京が見える。…素敵過ぎます。
M. V. Elias
Hakuruke ze poser bushure... ha ha ha, hee hee hee...!
M. V. Elias
Hakuruke ze poser bushure... ha ha ha, hee hee hee...!