Hotei is best known internationally for his song "Battle Without Honor or Humanity" , which has been used in numerous films, commercials, and video games, most notably Quentin Tarantino's feature film Kill Bill.
Born to a Korean father and a Japanese/Russian mother, Hotei first began playing the guitar in junior high school. In high school, his band Blue Film finished runners up in a school contest to Death Penalty, a band led by Kyosuke Himuro. Hotei was expelled shortly before graduation. The reason was that, when warned about his long hair he replied “Jesus had long hair!” Shortly after, he went to Tokyo where one day he received a phone call from Himuro. The two had never really known each other but hit it off and went on to hold auditions for a new band, which in 1981 became the six-member BOØWY. The band became major stars in Japan, in 1985 played the Marquee in London, and in 1986 had their first million seller, Beat Emotion.
When the band broke up in 1988, Hotei established himself as a solo star, as did Himuro. Hotei also made two albums with Koji Kikkawa as Complex, both of which went to number one in the national charts. Hotei frequently records overseas and has collaborated with many foreign musicians, including playing on The Stranglers Hugh Cornwell’s 1993 solo album, on stage with David Bowie at Nippon Budokan in 1996, and at the closing ceremony of the Atlanta 1996 Centennial Olympic Games with Michael Kamen.
He later recorded “Guitar Concerto” with Kamen. He has also worked with Andy Mackay of Roxy Music, guitarist Chris Spedding and Mike Edwards of Jesus Jones. Hotei also sometimes plays in Europe, including a number of major festivals. His regular drummer in recent years, Zachary Alford, has previously played with Bruce Springsteen and David Bowie. Hotei's 1998 album Supersonic Generation, recorded in part with Apollo 440 and Ofra Haza, was released in 14 European countries.
In addition to many bestselling solo albums, Hotei composed and performed the score for Hiroyuki Nakano’s Samurai Fiction, as well as starring in the film. He composed the score to Terry Gilliam’s feature film Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas together with Ray Cooper. Hotei's song “Battle Without Honor or Humanity” was used in the Quentin Tarantino’s feature film Kill Bill, the PlayStation 2 version of Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA,and Michael Bay’s feature film Transformers. Hotei recorded a cover of John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)” for Merry Axemas, an instrumental guitar Christmas album featuring tracks from guitarists including Jeff Beck, Joe Perry, Eric Johnson, Steve Vai and Steve Morse.
The Nintendo DS game Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan features his song "Thrill". The game's sequel, Moero! Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii, features another Hotei song, "Bambina". (Both songs are cover versions.) Hotei is featured in “Grace” on the Apocalyptica album Worlds Collide. The song is featured in the game NHL 09.
DIVING WITH MY CAR
布袋寅泰 Lyrics
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朝が来るまで 走っていたい
ラジオの音と オイルの香り
ただそれだけで 夢はかなうサ
街の明かりさえ 色褪せて見える
ギザギザな風 すりぬけて天国まで
DIVING WITH MY CAR
何処までも 二人だけ
ロマンティックじゃない？
DIVING WITH MY CAR
怖がらなくてもいい
アクセルはもう
イカレテイルノサ...
愛してるから 俺は狂った
邪魔が入れば イカせてもらう
自分勝手で 申し訳ないネ
嫌いになれる程強くない
明日という日に お互い別の
誰かを愛し 現在を忘れ去る前に
DIVING WITH MY CAR
何処までも 二人だけ
出逢ったことの 意味を探しに
DIVING WITH MY CAR
このまま隣にいて
前を見つめて 黙っていて欲しい
DIVING WITH MY CAR
エンジンを止めた時が
サヨナラだって判っているから
DIVING WITH MY CAR
何処までも今夜だけ
The lyrics of 布袋寅泰's song DIVING WITH MY CAR present a romantic, adventurous and slightly dangerous narrative. It begins with a desire to just drive all night without saying anything, relying solely on the radio and the smell of oil to fuel the dream. The lights of the city are described as faded while the wind, which is rough around the edges, takes the singer to heaven. The chorus declares the adventure, with the car being the vessel for the journey towards an unknown destination, with only the two people in the car facing death-defying danger.
The second verse brings a touch of dark humor and self-awareness. The singer acknowledges his own madness and his willingness to go mad if someone tries to interrupt his ride. He is also apologetic for being selfish, but not too much for the other person to hate him. There's a growing sense of urgency, with the realization that tomorrow will bring separation, as each person will love someone else and forget the present. The desire then is to continue diving with just the car, with the second chorus infused with a sense of searching for meaning, introspection, and a plea for companionship. The final lines acknowledge that the end of the ride will also mean saying goodbye.
Line by Line Meaning
今夜はずっと 何も語らず
Tonight, I just want to keep driving without saying a single word.
朝が来るまで 走っていたい
I want to keep driving until morning comes.
ラジオの音と オイルの香り
I am content with just the sound of the radio and the smell of oil.
ただそれだけで 夢はかなうサ
Just with that, my dreams come true.
街の明かりさえ 色褪せて見える
Even the lights of the city appear faded.
ギザギザな風 すりぬけて天国まで
The rough wind carries me all the way to heaven.
DIVING WITH MY CAR
I am diving into the world with my car.
何処までも 二人だけ
I want to be alone with you, wherever we go.
死の予感さえ
Even the threat of death.
ロマンティックじゃない？
Isn't it romantic?
DIVING WITH MY CAR
I am diving into the world with my car.
怖がらなくてもいい
You don't have to be scared.
アクセルはもう
The accelerator is already.
イカレテイルノサ...
Going crazy...
愛してるから 俺は狂った
I'm crazy because I love you.
邪魔が入れば イカせてもらう
If anyone gets in the way, I'll make them crazy.
自分勝手で 申し訳ないネ
I'm sorry for being selfish.
嫌いになれる程強くない
I'm not strong enough to handle it if you hate me.
明日という日に お互い別の
Tomorrow, we'll both be with other people.
誰かを愛し 現在を忘れ去る前に
Before we forget the present and start loving someone else.
DIVING WITH MY CAR
I am diving into the world with my car.
何処までも 二人だけ
I want to be alone with you, wherever we go.
出逢ったことの 意味を探しに
Looking for the meaning of meeting each other.
DIVING WITH MY CAR
I am diving into the world with my car.
このまま隣にいて
Stay here beside me.
前を見つめて 黙っていて欲しい
Just look ahead and stay silent.
DIVING WITH MY CAR
I am diving into the world with my car.
エンジンを止めた時が
The time when the engine stops.
サヨナラだって判っているから
I know it's goodbye.
DIVING WITH MY CAR
I am diving into the world with my car.
何処までも今夜だけ
Anywhere tonight.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: hotei tomoyasu
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
m t
中学生の時、メタルテープにダイングしてウォークマンでひたすら聴いてました！
大道楽
結果！
大人になるとこの曲
カーステレオで聴くんですよね♪
イマケン
布袋さんの初期ナンバーでいちばん好きな楽曲、若い頃ドライブしながら大声で歌ってた！一人で！🥲
大道楽
カップリングバージョンも実は好きだったりします♪
まちやん
この曲を聴くといつでも青春時代にタイムスリップします。特に不良でもなくただの中学生でしたが、特にオイルの香りのフレーズが好きです。ありがとうございます😊
大道楽
曲とか匂いってふとした事で
当時が鮮明に蘇ったりしますよね♪
最高人間
今でも首都高深夜に車で走ってる時聞く。
車の愛がある歌で大好き。今の愛車はジープ❣️
大道楽
誰にも邪魔されない独りの時間って
すごく大切ですね♪俺はお風呂でJAZZ聴きながら
酒呑みます（爆）
ハッピートラス
BOØWY感のある曲ですね(^o^)
大道楽
これがまシングルバージョンも
たまに聴くと新鮮なんですよね♪