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.
Destiny
布袋寅泰 Lyrics
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デートの約束に浮かれて
おまえはパンを焦がすだろう
ネクタイを結び
倖せを神に感謝するだろう
指名手配の殺人犯として
テレビにおまえの
顔が映し出されるまでは
よく晴れた日曜の午後
約束の時間が近づき
彼女はドレスを選ぶだろう
昨日拾った男を追い出し
慌ててシャワーを浴びるだろう
どの名前でおまえと
出逢ったのかさえ
思い出せないまま
運命はただそこにある
迷路を仕切る静かな壁の様に
運命はただそこにある
ありふれた物語を繋ぎあわせた
シノプシスの様に
運命はただそこにある
束縛の接吻を待つ紅い唇の様に
運命はただそこにある
壊されるためにそびえる
独裁者の胸像の様に
従うのもおまえ逆らうのもおまえ
おまえが平凡な男でも
多重人格のフリークスでも
運命はただそこにある
運命はただそこにある
信じるのもおまえ疑うのもおまえ
恋した女が天使でも
悲しい色情狂(ニンフォマニア)でも
運命はただそこにある
運命はただそこにある
The lyrics to 布袋寅泰's song DESTINY describe a couple's preparations before a date, set against the backdrop of a sunny Sunday morning and afternoon. The singer imagines the woman of the couple rushing around the kitchen, burning the bread she's making in her excitement, and the man tying his tie and thanking god for his happiness. But as the time for the date approaches, the lyrics shift to the woman hurriedly showering and kicking out a man she picked up the day before, and the man struggling to remember the woman's name. Through it all, the song repeats its central message: that destiny is always present, like a quiet wall separating a maze or the synopsis of an ordinary tale.
The song seems to reflect a sense of fatalism, with its repeated assertions that destiny cannot be avoided, even by people with multiple personalities or those in love with angels and nymphomaniacs. At the same time, the lyrics also hint at the fragility and contingency of personal relationships, as the couple's preparations are peppered with small obstacles and moments of awkwardness. The song seems to suggest that even though destiny may be present, it exists in a delicate balance with the everyday struggles and triumphs of human life.
Line by Line Meaning
よく晴れた日曜の朝
On a bright Sunday morning
デートの約束に浮かれて
full of excitement for a date
おまえはパンを焦がすだろう
You'll burn the toast
ネクタイを結び
putting on your tie,
倖せを神に感謝するだろう
You'll thank God for your happiness
指名手配の殺人犯として
as a wanted murderer
テレビにおまえの
until your face
顔が映し出されるまでは
is shown on TV.
よく晴れた日曜の午後
On a sunny Sunday afternoon
約束の時間が近づき
As the appointment approaches,
彼女はドレスを選ぶだろう
Your girlfriend will choose her dress,
昨日拾った男を追い出し
kick out the man you brought home last night,
慌ててシャワーを浴びるだろう
and rush to take a shower.
どの名前でおまえと
Even wondering
出逢ったのかさえ
what name you even met under.
運命はただそこにある
Destiny is always there
迷路を仕切る静かな壁の様に
like a silent wall dividing a labyrinth
ありふれた物語を繋ぎあわせた
like a synopsis linking ordinary stories together.
シノプシスの様に
束縛の接吻を待つ紅い唇の様に
like red lips waiting for a kiss of bondage.
壊されるためにそびえる
Standing tall, to be destroyed
独裁者の胸像の様に
like a dictator's statue.
従うのもおまえ逆らうのもおまえ
Whether you obey or resist,
おまえが平凡な男でも
whether you're an average guy
多重人格のフリークスでも
or a multiple personality freak,
信じるのもおまえ疑うのもおまえ
whether you believe or hesitate,
恋した女が天使でも
whether your love is an angel
悲しい色情狂(ニンフォマニア)でも
or a sad nymphomaniac,
運命はただそこにある
Destiny is always there.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: moriyukinojou
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@in449
「HOTEI the LIVE 2022 Rock’n Roll Circus “40th Anniversary Final Party”」の楽曲リクエスト中間発表!
1. DESTINY ROSE
2. MERRY-GO-ROUND
3. 8 BEATのシルエット
4. C’MON EVERYBODY
5. NOCTURNE No.9
6. GLORIOUS DAYS
7. バンビーナ
8. POISON
9. BOYS BE AMBITIOUS
10. STILL ALIVE
@in449
リクエストランキング最終結果!
1.DESTINY ROSE
2.MERRY-GO-ROUND
3.8 BEATのシルエット
4.バンビーナ
5.GLORIOUS DAYS
6.POISON
7.NOCTURNE No.9
8.C’MON EVERYBODY
9.LONELY★WILD
10.Still Dreamin’
@user-ue5ey7ho7r
40周年ライヴの投票で１位だったんだよなぁ…隠れた名曲から真の名曲になったのはうれしい！
@sangadoukoku
ギターを楽しそうに弾く布袋さんがやっぱ1番カッコイイ
こうゆうリズムが跳ね回る曲もっと作って欲しいなぁ
@user-xx1vw8gt9e
この曲めちゃめちゃ好き(。>ω<。)
周りから布袋信者と言われてますが
この
『夢はゴージャス、結果はナーヴァス
それでも挫けずにチャンスに
挑むのがお前の魅力』
この言葉になんど励まされたか
数え切れない
@fkent9624
同じく！歌詞に救われる事多いですよね
@user-yu5ll5ji2n
る
@patariro1964
このbeatがエモい
PVも布袋さんのスタイルの良さが際立っている
@koma02
布袋さんの顔と名前は存じ上げていたけどこんなにいい曲を作ってらっしゃる方だったのか。
わたしは10代ですがこの様ないい曲は世代関係なく心に響きます。
@user-iy6kl1cw6f
とうの昔に飽きてそう
@user-kg7he4oj9l
最近は布袋さんも氷室さんも日本ではみないですからねぇ。。20年前よく聞いてました
@VaizraVana2023
KING＆QUEENに入っててもおかしくない曲の雰囲気