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.
Week-End
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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breaks ou
one day
you and i meet
the pale blue light
of autumn
you and i
the two of us
love each other
and live
beautiful days
our
short
week-end
after the rain
there's a rainbow
you and i
tremble with love
we still
feel lost
with so much
happiness
our
short
week-end
children
play with the wind
and you and i
go into the forest too
the morning sun
sifted through the mist
you and i
live in love
everybody
lives in love
you and i
swear to love too
The lyrics of Pizzicato Five's song Week-end depict the intensity and fleeting nature of love, especially when it happens unexpectedly. The opening lines "a whirlwind breaks out, one day you and I meet" create a sense of suddenness, as if the two people were swept up by fate and thrown together. The use of the pale blue light of autumn is a poignant metaphor for the fleeting nature of the relationship. Autumn is a season of change and transition, and the pale blue light suggests that the relationship is delicate and precarious. Later in the song, the rainbow after the rain is another symbol of hope and the promise of happiness, but it is short-lived, like the relationship itself.
The lyrics also convey the sense of euphoria and joy that comes with being in love. The lines "we still feel lost with so much happiness" capture the dizzying feeling of being completely overwhelmed by love. The repetition of the phrase "our short week-end" emphasizes the brevity of the relationship, and creates a sense of urgency and intensity. The final lines of the song suggest that love is something that everyone is searching for, and that it is worth taking risks for. The idea that "everybody lives in love" is aspirational and romantic, but the fact that the song ends with the two people swearing to love each other suggests that the love they have found is something special and rare.
Line by Line Meaning
a whirlwind
A sudden gust of wind or turbulent movement begins everything
breaks out
The sudden change creates a commotion or sets something new in motion
one day
At some point in the past, a particular day arrived
you and i meet
The artist and their lover encountered each other for the first time
the pale blue light
The dim, hazy illumination of autumn creates a wistful atmosphere
of autumn
The season in which the story takes place, characterized by a sense of change or endings
you and i
The two protagonists of the tale, who are deeply in love
fall in love
Despite the melancholy mood of the season, the pair come to experience strong amorous feelings for one another
the two of us
The couple remains the primary focus of the story
love each other
Their relationship flourishes, characterized by mutual affection and interest
and live
They exist together, sharing experiences and emotions
beautiful days
Their time spent in love is imbued with loveliness and positivity
our
Denotes that the week-end experiences are unique and intensely personal
short
The moments of their love are fleeting and ephemeral
week-end
Refers to the brief period of time in which their relationship takes place
after the rain
Following some form of tumultuous event or change, an improvement occurs
there's a rainbow
A symbol of happiness and good luck, the rainbow represents the positive outcome of a previous struggle
you and i
The singers are constantly in one another's thoughts and interactions
tremble with love
Their feelings for one another are so strong and intense that they can't help but feel physically affected by them
we still
Despite the happiness they feel, they acknowledge that not everything is perfect
feel lost
There's a sense of directionlessness, uncertainty or confusion that they can't ignore
with so much
Their overloaded positive emotions leave little room to properly address the negatives
happiness
The unquantifiable positive joy that they experience in their relationship
our
Their love is one of their own making and unique to their situation
short
Their time together is transient
week-end
Their relationship is a brief but intense period of time that's unlike any other experience they have had
children
Representation of youth and innocence
play with the wind
They are carefree and enjoying their lives to the fullest
and you and i
The couple follows the example of children, playing and enjoying life in their own way
go into the forest too
Exploring the unknown and hidden in life, never sure of what might come up
the morning sun
The beginning of a new day full of possibilities
sifted through the mist
The natural phenomenon of mist creates an atmosphere of mystery and the unknown
you and i
Undeniable love between the two characters who share everything, including the mysteries of the universe
live in love
The couple is immersed in one another, building a life together based on their love for each other
everybody
All people in general, theoretically capable of experiencing love
lives in love
Love is a universally accessible and desirable experience for everyone
you and i
The singers recognize each other as deserving of love and want to share that love together
swear to love too
They make a promise or vow to one another to love and cherish each other
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歌詞
つむじ風がふいに起こる
きみとぼくはある日出逢う
淡い青の秋の光
きみとぼくは恋に落ちる
愛し合うふたりは美しい日々を生きる
愛し合うふたりの短い週末
雨上がりに虹がかかる
きみとぼくは恋に揺れる
愛し合うふたりは幸福にまだとまどう
愛し合うふたりの短い週末
子供たちは風に遊ぶ
きみとぼくも森の中へ
霧の中に朝陽が射す
きみとぼくは愛に生きる
ひとは誰も愛に生きる
きみとぼくも愛を誓う
@PunkTiger
What really pushes this song to the next level (for me) is the sound of that overdriven Rhodes organ in the instrumental break in the middle (and at the end if this version didn't fade out). SO GOOD!
@user-uk2vq1me1l
この曲は最大の魅力は間奏ですよね ここ聴きたくて聴く感じ
@frankensplean
pizzicato five really nails that late 60s sound. residual big band instruments & sunny 60s optimism. burt bacharach & serge gainsbourg smushed together in 90s retro-chic before retro became passé. i am grateful they made a youtube channel after the fact to share these gems.
@marctremblay8087
Ive really got drawn into this sound as its so 60s and easy listening and very lively
@user-zk2nc1kr3w
優美でロマンチックな歌詞やのに なんで ノイジーなメロディーで 間奏は派手なエレキギターなんだろう そのギャップ?っていうか 隠された深い意味を知りたくなる 90年代渋谷文化を代表する逸品
@raikiri77
男女のデュエット曲は数あれど、終始ずっとユニゾンなのも、こんなノイジーなサウンドなのも聴いたことないです。なのに良い!
@goemonishikawaxiii
i love this song so much!! my favorite part is 1:46 , it sounds absolutely amazing i love pizzicato five!!
@dixgun
everything about this is heavenly including that distorted, overloaded keyboard solo.
@MichaelSpengler
this song is pure gold.. and the video a well done homage to Lee and Nancy
@mariuspoppFM
More like Sonny and Cher