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.

Tout Tout Pour ma Cherie
Pizzicato Five Lyrics

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(michel polnareff)
Translators: andrei cunha, remi gerard-marchant

Tout tout pour ma cherie, ma cherie

Tout tout pour ma cherie, ma cherie

Come on now

Come on you

Toi, viens avec moi
Et pends-toi a mon bras
Je me sens si seul
Sans ta voix, sans ton corps
Quand tu n'es pas la

Viens! viens pres de moi

Je ne connais rien de toi
Ni ton nom,
Ni l'age que que tu as
Et pourtant
Tu n'l'regretteras pas

Car je donn'
Tout tout pour ma cherie, ma cherie

Tout tout pour ma cherie, ma cherie

Je suis sur
Un piedestal de cristal
Et j'ai peur un jour de tomber
Sans avoir personne a mes cotes

Mais si tu viens, viens avec moi
Je sais qu'il why aura
Quelqu'un qui marchera pres de moi
Qui mettra fin a mon desarroi

Tout tout pour ma cherie, ma cherie

Tout tout pour ma cherie, ma cherie

Toi, viens avec moi
J'ai tant besoin de toi
J'ai tant d'amour a te donner
Laisse-moi, laisse-moi
Te serrer contre moi

Toi, viens avec moi
Et ne me quitte pas
Je t'attends
Depuis tant d'annees
Mon amour,
Tant d'annees a pleurer

Tout tout pour ma cherie, ma cherie

Tout tout pour ma cherie, ma cherie

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Everything for my girl

Everything for my girl

Come on now

Come on you

Hey you, come with me
Hang on to my arm
I feel so lonely
Without your voice, your body
When you're not here

Come! come next to me

I don't know anything
About you
Not your name, nor your age
But
You won't be sorry

'cause I'd do
Anything for my girl

Anything for my girl

I'm standing on
A pedestal made of crystal
And I'm afraid of falling one day
Without anybody by my side

But if you come with me
I know that there will be
Someone to walk by my side
To put and end to my distress

Everything for my girl

Everything for my girl

Hey you come with me
I need you so much
I have so much love to give you
Let me hold you
Against me

Hey you come with me
And don't leave me
I've been waiting for you
For so long
Mon amour
So many years of tears

Everything for my girl

Everything for my girl

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Tout Tout Pour ma Cherie" by Pizzicato Five, is a cover of Michel Polnareff's song, with the title translated to "Everything for My Girl." The song is a love song that reveals the singer's devotion and affection towards his lover. He longs for her presence and company and would do anything to be with her. The lyrics also express the singer's fears of being alone and falling from his pedestal. However, he believes that having the woman he loves by his side would put an end to his despair. The chorus, "Tout Tout Pour ma Cherie" means "Everything for my girl," which emphasizes the singer's willingness to do anything for his lover.

The song reflects a classic 1960s style but with a modern twist, which includes electronic beats and groovy rhythms. The upbeat tempo of the song adds to the romantic and joyful vibe of the track. The lyrics also use playful and persuasive language to convince the woman to come with him and feel his love.

Line by Line Meaning

Tout tout pour ma cherie, ma cherie
Everything for my girl

Come on now
Come on you

Come on you
Hey you, come with me

Toi, viens avec moi
Hang on to my arm

Et pends-toi a mon bras
Come! come next to me

Je me sens si seul
I feel so lonely

Sans ta voix, sans ton corps
Without your voice, your body

Quand tu n'es pas la
When you're not here

Viens! viens pres de moi
Come next to me

Je ne connais rien de toi
I don't know anything about you

Ni ton nom,
Not your name,