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.
Glorious Days
布袋寅泰 Lyrics
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Sweet girl
I'm still in love with you
'Cause you are my desire
I wanted you
every minute，every hour
You know you light my fire
We used to ride together
Run away from school
together so far
Do you remember
We walked the streets of Tokyo
with sweet innocent mind
I've lost you now
Your picture
paints a hundred words
All I do is imagine
You cried on my shoulder
You said you wanna
stay in my ways
I had to walk away to my dreams
I'm so sorry for my ways
Still I wonder how you are
Shame that we can't turn
the hand of time
of our GLORIOUS DAYS
We used to ride together
You and me and the motorbike
Run away from school
together so far
You cried on my shoulder
You said you wanna
stay in my life
I had to walk away to my dreams
I'm so sorry for my ways
Still I wonder how you are
Shame that we can't turn
the hand of time
of our GLORIOUS DAYS
I'm so sorry for my ways
Still I wonder how you are
Shame that we can't turn
the hand of time
of our GLORIOUS DAYS
The song Glorious Days by 布袋寅泰 is a nostalgic and wistful reflection on a past love that has been lost. The lyrics express the singer's regret and longing for a former partner who once shared with him what are described as "glorious days." The singer sings fondly about how they used to ride together on a motorbike, cut class, and walk the streets of Tokyo with "sweet innocent minds". The lyrics suggest a deep emotional connection as well, including crying on each other's shoulders and wanting to stay in each other's lives.
Despite their strong bond, the singer reveals that he had to walk away from the relationship to pursue his dreams. This decision appears to have caused pain for both parties, and the lyrics express remorse for causing hurt while still wondering how the former partner is doing. The chorus repeats the phrase "Shame that we can't turn the hand of time / of our GLORIOUS DAYS," underscoring the sense of missed opportunity and uncertainty about what might have been if things had turned out differently.
Overall, the song has a sense of melancholy and longing that will likely resonate with anyone who has experienced the bittersweet feeling of looking back on a past relationship. The lyrics are well-crafted and evocative, and the music supports the emotional content with a gentle melody and understated instrumentation.
Line by Line Meaning
I needed you
I required your presence and support
Sweet girl
Dear female, whom I loved and cherished
I'm still in love with you
My feelings of affection for you have endured over time
'Cause you are my desire
You are the object of my passionate longing and wanting
I wanted you
I desired your love and companionship
every minute，every hour
Each and every moment of my waking life
You know you light my fire
You ignite and inspire my emotions and passions
We used to ride together
We used to travel on a motorcycle together
You and me and the motorbike
We, as a pair, would take the motorcycle as our mode of transportation
Run away from school
We would escape from our educational institution
together so far
Our escape was a joint, adventurous endeavor
Do you remember
Can you recollect and reminisce about the past?
We walked the streets of Tokyo
We strolled through the town of Tokyo
with sweet innocent mind
With a pure, untainted consciousness
I've lost you now
I have now become separated from you
Your picture
The image of your face or form
paints a hundred words
Conveys a wealth of emotions and memories
All I do is imagine
I construct and form mental images of you
You cried on my shoulder
You wept while being physically supported by me
You said you wanna
You expressed a desire
stay in my ways
to be in my life and by my side
I had to walk away to my dreams
I had to pursue my personal aspirations and goals
I'm so sorry for my ways
I deeply regret my actions and decisions
Still I wonder how you are
Even now, I am curious about your current state and well-being
Shame that we can't turn
Regretful that we cannot reverse and alter
the hand of time
The irreversible progress of life and events
of our GLORIOUS DAYS
Reminiscing on the past when things were wonderful and unforgettable
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: habi yamaguchi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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そうです
ソロになった野望
そのキーワード！！
鳥肌ですｗｗ
怖いもの知らずの主張感ですよね
かっこええ～～～～～
ありがとうございます
@mah20xx
キーボードとパーカッションがPINK、
ギターが一風堂、
ドラムがルースターズ、
ギターボーカルとベースがBOOWY。
凄いメンバー
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この頃が一番布袋寅泰って感じで好きでした。
未だに聞いても飽きない。
神曲❗
@landrock2002
ファーストアルバムがベストアルバム。
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そう、それ！！！
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@@landrock2002
そうです
ソロになった野望
そのキーワード！！
鳥肌ですｗｗ
怖いもの知らずの主張感ですよね
かっこええ～～～～～
ありがとうございます
@user-dd2hq9cl4c
だよねー
古いか？
@user-js7oh1ii2j
異義なし‼️
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完全に同意する‼
@aki696taka
酒呑みながら聴いてると泣けてくるのは何故だ😂！？
@user-fi4tu3tz9f
このナンバーが布袋なんだよ🤗
何十年たっても聴いてしまう（笑）
LiveよりこのPVが一番❗️