Bellissima '90
Pizzicato Five · Other Songs - Pizzicato Five
Translators: kirk cumming, miyuki igarashi
Asa, me wo samasu to
U2(yuutsuu)*-na kibun
Shawaa wo abitara
Wasurechau kedo ne
Jikan wo kakete
Nekutai wo erabu
Kagami no naka no
Arifureta otoko
Ofisu kara kanojo ni
Denwa wo kakeru
Kimi to wa dou shite
Sayonra dekiru kana
Yoru wa bokura wo
Kanashiku saseru
Tabun niji sugi ni wa
Wasurechau kedo ne
Tooi tengoku made
Doraibu shiyou yo
Tooi tengeoku
Hidoku tooi tengoku
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In the morning when I wake
I get a melancholy feeling
But I take a shower
And forget
I pass the time
Choose a necktie
An everyday guy
In the mirror
From the office
I make a call to her
Why am I able
To say goodbye to you?
The night
Makes us sad
But probably, come 2 o'clock
We'll forget
Let's drive
To distant heaven
Distant heaven
Terribly distant heaven
Bellissima '90
Pizzicato Five's 'Bellissima '90' stands as a vibrant testament to the group's mastery of Japanese city pop and sophisticated cover artistry. Emerging from a prolific era where the band redefined pop sensibilities through ironic detachment and lush production, this track captures their signature blend of new wave energy and disco elegance. The song reflects the group's ongoing exploration of Western pop structures, filtered through a distinctly Tokyo-based aesthetic that prioritizes groove and texture. As part of their extensive catalogue, the recording showcases the ensemble's ability to transform familiar melodies into fresh, danceable experiences. It remains a key song in their discography, illustrating how the band maintained relevance by constantly reinventing their sound while honoring the traditions of classic pop music.