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.
Twiggy Twiggy
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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Sanjikanmo matteitanoyo
Watashi nekoto isshoni
Sanjikanmo matteitanoyo
Watashi nekoto isshoni
Twiggy mitaina pose de
Twiggy no mini-skirt de
Twiggy mitaini yaseppochino watashi
Sonotoki denwa no bell ga
Watashi nekomitaini shabetta
TV no volume sagete
Watashi usomitaina koede
Twiggy no mini-skirt de
Twiggy mitaina pose de
Twiggy no mini-skirt de
Twiggy mitaini yaseppochino watashi
Twiggy Twiggy (8x)
Twiggy no mini-skirt de
Twiggy mitaina pose de
Twiggy no mini-skirt de
Twiggy mitaini yaseppochino watashi
Twiggy no mini-skirt de
Twiggy mitaina pose de
Twiggy no mini-skirt de
Twiggy mitaini yaseppochino watashi
Sanjikanmo matteitanoyo
Watashi nekoto isshoni
Sanjikanmo matteitanoyo
Watashi nekoto isshoni
Twiggy no mini-skirt de
Twiggy mitaina pose de
Twiggy no mini-skirt de
Twiggy mitaini yaseppochino
Twiggy no mini-skirt de
Twiggy mitaina pose de
Twiggy no mini-skirt de
Twiggy mitaini yaseppochino watashi
The lyrics of Pizzicato Five's song Twiggy Twiggy provide insight into the singer's fascination with Twiggy, a British model and actress known for her androgynous appearance and clothing. The singer describes waiting for three hours with her cat so that they can watch Twiggy on TV together. She is in awe of Twiggy's mini-skirt, her poses, and her overall Twiggy-esque qualities. The singer even wishes she could look as skinny as Twiggy in her own mini-skirt.
The lyrics also touch on the singer's behavior during this Twiggy-watching experience. She interrupts a telephone call to talk about Twiggy with someone, and she even turns down the TV's volume so that she could express her own disgust with her body's appearance. Essentially, the song portrays the singer as someone who is ashamed of her body and who finds a temporary escape in watching Twiggy.
Overall, the lyrics of Twiggy Twiggy capture the essence of the Twiggy phenomenon in the late 1960s, particularly in Japan where Twiggy was particularly popular. The song's use of repetition highlights the singer's intense fixation on Twiggy, while the contrast between the singer's self-hatred and her admiration for Twiggy speaks to the societal pressure put on women to conform to certain beauty standards.
Line by Line Meaning
Sanjikanmo matteitanoyo
I waited for three hours
Watashi nekoto isshoni
With my cat by my side
Twiggy no mini-skirt de
In Twiggy's mini-skirt
Twiggy mitaina pose de
Striking a pose like Twiggy
Twiggy no mini-skirt de
In Twiggy's mini-skirt
Twiggy mitaini yaseppochino watashi
I am a skinny version of Twiggy
Sonotoki denwa no bell ga
At that time, the phone rang
Watashi nekomitaini shabetta
I chatted with my cat
TV no volume sagete
I turned down the volume of the TV
Watashi usomitaina koede
Speaking in a sneering tone
Twiggy Twiggy (8x)
Twiggy Twiggy (repeated 8 times)
Twiggy no mini-skirt de
In Twiggy's mini-skirt
Twiggy mitaina pose de
Striking a pose like Twiggy
Twiggy no mini-skirt de
In Twiggy's mini-skirt
Twiggy mitaini yaseppochino watashi
I am a skinny version of Twiggy
Sanjikanmo matteitanoyo
I waited for three hours
Watashi nekoto isshoni
With my cat by my side
Twiggy no mini-skirt de
In Twiggy's mini-skirt
Twiggy mitaina pose de
Striking a pose like Twiggy
Twiggy no mini-skirt de
In Twiggy's mini-skirt
Twiggy mitaini yaseppochino watashi
I am a skinny version of Twiggy
Twiggy no mini-skirt de
In Twiggy's mini-skirt
Twiggy mitaina pose de
Striking a pose like Twiggy
Twiggy no mini-skirt de
In Twiggy's mini-skirt
Twiggy mitaini yaseppochino watashi
I am a skinny version of Twiggy
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MORTON STEVENS, LALO SCHIFRIN, BURT BACHARACH, HAL DAVID, NAOKO SATOU
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@julianasl
Assistia na mtv Brasil nossa que nostalgia ❤🎉 amo
@Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living
This song is so amazing! If you don’t want to get up and dance during this song, you better get someone to check your pulse. Also, the energy level of the guy in the glasses dancing in the song is off the chain.
@TikiFoamy38
I have this as a part of my Berlin Lounge CD.
Great Song 👍👍
@StelmariaonE7
You ever just be chilling at home, and then just get the irresistible urge to hit that Twiggy? Such a fun lil dance & song :)
@antennamondox2603
great comment... thank you... and yes ;)
@StelmariaonE7
@@antennamondox2603 glad it's not just me, and thanks for uploading this classic 💜
@antennamondox2603
@@StelmariaonE7 Bämm ;) .........cheers from germany, where are you from?
@StelmariaonE7
@@antennamondox2603 Cheers from USA :)
@antennamondox2603
@@StelmariaonE7 ... i visited some time ago a friend for 1 month at Concorde/New Hampshire.... you live in a strange country (in my eyes) ;))))
@MyGirlfriendisaWitch
this song was played in a chilean radio station named “Radio Concierto” which they played this song 2 times, the 1st was on Dec. 14th 2022 & Today, March 23th 2023, what a great time to be alive :D
Edit 25/03/2023: even before the song played on radio concierto, it also played in a popular chilevision program named “Bakania”