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.
ohayo
Pizzicato Five Lyrics
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Translators: ed valdez, ayumi suzuki, ted mills
Ohayou
Me ga samete
Toriaezu anata ni
Anata wa
Koohii o irete
Rajio o tsukeru
Ohayou
Kagami o might
Watashi wa sukoshi unzari shiteru
Ohayou
Shibaraku nani mo
Koe o kakenaide kureru?
Ohayou
Anata wa
Shinbun o yonde
Bonyari shiteru
Ohayou
Kyoo wa ame ga hurisou
Watashi wa mou saki ni yuku wa
Ohayou
Me ga samete
Toriaezu anata ni
Ohayou
Kyoo ga futari ni
Shiawase na ichinichi de aru you ni
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'good morning'
When I wake up
The first thing I say to you
Good morning
You
Pour the coffee and
Turn on the radio
Good morning
I look at the mirror and
I am a bit fed up
Good morning
Please don't talk to me
For a while
Good morning
You
Read the paper
Vacantly
Good morning
Today it seems like rain
I must be going already
'good morning'
When I wake up
The first thing I say to you
Good morning
I hope today
Will be a happy day for us
The lyrics to Pizzicato Five's song "Ohayou" are a charming and lighthearted morning greeting to a loved one. The singer wakes up and says "ohayou" ("good morning" in Japanese) to their partner as they begin their day. The song goes on to describe the morning routine of the singer and their partner: pouring coffee, turning on the radio, reading the paper. The singer also mentions feeling a bit fed up and asking for some silence in the morning. The song ends with the singer expressing a wish for a happy day for the couple.
The lyrics of "Ohayou" capture the simple pleasures of daily life and the comfort of a routine shared with a loved one. The song's whimsical melody and upbeat tempo reinforce its happy message. The lyrics might also be interpreted as a celebration of the mundane and a reminder to appreciate the small moments in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Ohayou
The singer greets their partner in the morning
Me ga samete
The singer has just woken up
Toriaezu anata ni
The singer addresses their partner as the first thing they do in the morning
Anata wa
The artist is talking to their partner
Koohii o irete
The artist asks their partner to make coffee
Rajio o tsukeru
The singer turns on the radio
Kagami o might
The singer looks at themselves in the mirror
Watashi wa sukoshi unzari shiteru
The artist is a bit annoyed or fed up
Shibaraku nani mo
The artist asks their partner to not talk to them for a bit
Koe o kakenaide kureru?
The artist wants some time to themselves and asks their partner to not speak for a while
Shinbun o yonde
The partner reads the newspaper
Bonyari shiteru
The partner reads the newspaper vacantly or absentmindedly
Kyoo wa ame ga hurisou
It seems like it might rain today
Watashi wa mou saki ni yuku wa
The singer has to leave soon
Kyoo ga futari ni
Today is a day for the two of them
Shiawase na ichinichi de aru you ni
The artist hopes that today will be a happy day for them
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Johannes Pong
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Holy $#it what a masterpiece. It might even be my favourite P5 album (so hard to choose)! Wow sounds even better than 1996. Konishi sensei is a genius. Timeless. No. It sounds like the future as well as disarmingly nostalgic. All Feelz.
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