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 va Bien
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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Translators: andrei cunha
Itsumo
Denwa ga naru tabi
So so shichau
Kitto
Date no yakusoku
Kagami no mae de
Shitaku shinakutcha
Dakedo
Watashi wa hora
Yaseppochi dashi
Bijin demo nai
Sore ni
Kyo wa o-new no
Shiroi coat ga
Mitsukaranai no
Watashi mitaina
Type ni datte
Nayami wa
Aru no yo
Banji kaicho
Tte wake ni wa
Ikanai mitai ne
Taxi wo hirotte
Doko ka ni iko yo
Dareka wo sasotte
Asobi ni iko yo
Itsumo
Watashi no kareshi wa
Totemo yasashii
Dance mo umai
Dakedo
Yujufudan de
Tama ni nandaka
Jirettakunaru
Watashi mitaina
Type ni datte
Nayami wa
Aru no yo
Banji kaicho
Tte wake ni wa
Ikanai mitai ne
Taxi wo hirotte
Doko ka ni iko yo
Minna wo sasotte
Odori ni iko yo
Taxi wo hirotte
Doko ka ni iko yo
Beep beep beep beep yeh!
Asa made isshoni
Asonde iyo yo
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Always
When the phone rings
I get nervous
In no time it will be dark
I'm sure
It's someone asking me on a date
I'll have to get dressed
In front of the mirror
But
You know I'm
Too thin
And no beauty
On top of that
Today I can't seem to find
My new
White coat
A girl like
Me has plenty
To worry about
You know
It's not like you could say
That in my case
Everything is perfect
Let's find a cab
And go somewhere
Let's invite someone
And go have fun
My boyfriend
Is always
Very kind
He can dance well too
But
He's indecisive
And this sometimes
Gets on my nerves
A girl like
Me has plenty
To worry about
You know
It's not like you could say
That in my case
Everything is perfect
Let's find a cab
And go somewhere
Let's call everybody
And go dancing
Let's find a cab
And go somewhere
Beep beep beep beep yeh!
Together all night
Let's have fun
The song "Tout va bien" by the Japanese band Pizzicato Five is a vibrant pop song about the anxieties of getting ready for a date. In the first verse, the singer expresses her worry when the phone rings, anticipating a date she is not fully prepared for. She describes her feelings of insecurity, being too thin and not beautiful enough. The chorus suggests a remedy for anxiety: to find a cab and go somewhere, inviting friends to have fun and to dance.
The second verse portrays the singer's indecisive boyfriend, who is always gentle, but at the same time indecisive and can get on her nerves. The song maintains an upbeat mood, with catchy electronic melodies and sporadic brass sounds. This uplifting vibe gives the impression that despite the obstacles that the singer faces, everything is going to be alright. The song's final line suggests celebrating life and having fun through the night.
Overall, the song evokes a feeling of living in the moment and not worrying too much about the future, living life to the fullest and looking at the bright side of everything. It also touches upon topics such as body image and anxiety, which are relatable to many people.
Line by Line Meaning
Always
Every time the phone rings, I get nervous knowing what it might be.
When the phone rings
Every time the phone rings, I get nervous knowing what it might be.
I get nervous
The prospect of answering the phone fills me with anxiety.
In no time it will be dark
Nightfall seems to come too soon for me.
I'm sure
I know that someone is calling me to ask me out on a date.
It's someone asking me on a date
I know that someone is calling me to ask me out on a date.
I'll have to get dressed
I need to get ready before the date and make sure I look good.
In front of the mirror
I need to make sure my outfit looks good and my hair and makeup is done right.
But
However,
You know I'm
I'm not the best-looking person.
Too thin
I'm considered too skinny by society's standards.
And no beauty
I don't think of myself as a beautiful person.
On top of that
In addition to everything else,
Today I can't seem to find
I can't seem to find my new white coat today.
My new
I recently purchased this item.
White coat
A piece of clothing that I would like to wear today.
A girl like
Someone like me
Me has plenty
Always has a lot of things to worry about.
Worry about
There are always plenty of things that occupy my mind and concern me.
You know
It's true.
It's not like you could say
I can't pretend that everything is perfect for me.
That in my case
Considering my situation and personality,
Everything is perfect
I don't have a perfect life, there are things I'm unhappy with.
Let's find a cab
We should get a taxi.
And go somewhere
We should go somewhere to have fun.
Let's invite someone
We should ask someone to come along.
And go have fun
We should have fun and enjoy ourselves.
My boyfriend
The person I'm dating.
Is always
Consistently
Very kind
He has a very kind personality.
He can dance well too
He's also good at dancing.
But
However,
He's indecisive
He has difficulty making decisions.
And this sometimes
Occasionally,
Gets on my nerves
It bothers me and makes me nervous.
Let's call everybody
We should contact everyone we know.
And go dancing
We should go dancing together and have fun.
Beep beep beep beep yeh!
A sound effect that emphasizes excitement and fun.
Together all night
Stay up all night with company.
Let's have fun
We should enjoy ourselves and have a good time.
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DreamWarrior
I'm from Texas and I cannot remember how I found this song but I absolutely love it! Japan has some of the worlds best music composers
ニコラ
やはりフルは最高ですな。妙なカッコよさ。ミュートマ懐かしい。
えびてなが
ベースライン最高!
Daisuke Kajiwara
これ見たかった!懐かしいです!!
Mark Jacobs
Yes, it's better quality than a few of the prior posts. Thanks
Armando Corzano
Love P. 5 !!!! 😁
Mr. kan kan
25年、もうちょい前ですかね。ピチカートにはまったのは、この曲からです。
Mr. Friendship
The choreography of the music video looks pretty awkward to look at and that makes it great.
大洞宗永
立て!
音楽が君を待ってる!
denkitoudai
みんな無茶苦茶若いっ!