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.
PUSSY CAT
布袋寅泰 Lyrics
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TOO DRUNK 世界が回ってる
そんな絶妙のタイミング
ファンファーレと共に登場
彼女は PUSSY CAT
ONE CHANCE 逃したら二度とない
TWO SHOT 狙って饒舌になる
そんな俺を尻目に
退屈そうな目で笑う
つれない PUSSY CAT
バクバク破裂寸前の
心臓なだめすかしても
逃げれば追うのが野良犬の
悲しき習性
淫らな腰で DANCE WITH ME
不埓な瞳で KNOCK ME OUT
完全無欠の BODY で
BANG BANG RING A DING DONG
夢を叶えてくれるなら
お望み通りに致しましょう
PLEASE PLEASE 俺の女王様
BANG BANG RING A DING DONG
バクバク破裂寸前の心臓
なだめすかしても
逃げれば追うのが野良犬の
悲しき習性
朝が来るまで DANCE WITH ME
立たなくなるまで KNOCK ME OUT
感動必至のエクスタシー
BANG BANG RING A DING DONG
出逢いに理由などいらない
カサノヴァ返上 I'M YOURS
PLEASE PLEASE 俺のプリンセス
BANG BANG RING A DING DONG
淫らな腰で DANCE WITH ME
不埓な瞳で KNOCK ME OUT
完全無欠の BODY で
BANG BANG RING A DING DONG
夢を叶えてくれるなら
お望み通りに致しましょう
PLEASE PLEASE 俺の女王様
BANG BANG RING A DING DONG
The lyrics to 布袋寅泰's song "PUSSY CAT" paint a picture of a wild night filled with desire and excitement. The song starts with the line "ONE DRINK テキーラ煽ったら" (When I raised the tequila), implying that the singer becomes intoxicated. As the world spins around, the timing becomes perfect, and with a fanfare, a woman named "PUSSY CAT" makes an entrance. She seems uninterested in the singer's attempts and laughs at him with bored eyes.
The lyrics continue to describe the strong attraction between the singer and PUSSY CAT. The line "つれない PUSSY CAT" (Cold-hearted PUSSY CAT) suggests that she is aloof and distant. Despite this, the singer's heart feels like it's about to burst, desperately trying to calm down. However, if he runs away, she will chase him, like a stray dog's sad habit.
The chorus of the song expresses the singer's willingness to fulfill any dream that PUSSY CAT desires. He refers to her as his queen, challenging her to ring the bell and make him dance with her. The repetition of "BANG BANG RING A DING DONG" emphasizes the excitement and passion of the encounter.
In the second verse, the singer describes his heart again, ready to burst, but even if he tries to calm it down, PUSSY CAT's chasing instinct remains. He urges her to dance with him until morning and knock him out until he can't stand anymore. The lyrics convey a sense of intense passion and a desire for an unforgettable ecstasy.
The bridge of the song highlights the idea that there is no need for a reason for their encounter and that the singer is surrendering himself, saying "カサノヴァ返上 I'M YOURS" (Giving up being a Casanova, I'm yours). He refers to PUSSY CAT as his princess and once again invites her to ring the bell and make him dance.
Line by Line Meaning
ONE DRINK テキーラ煽ったら
Once I am encouraged by a shot of tequila
TOO DRUNK 世界が回ってる
I become too drunk and the world starts spinning
そんな絶妙のタイミング
In such perfect timing
ファンファーレと共に登場
I make my entrance with fanfare
彼女は PUSSY CAT
She is a seductive, alluring woman
ONE CHANCE 逃したら二度とない
If I miss this opportunity, I won't get another
TWO SHOT 狙って饒舌になる
Aiming to be garrulous after two shots
そんな俺を尻目に
Ignoring such an intoxicated me
退屈そうな目で笑う
She laughs with seemingly bored eyes
つれない PUSSY CAT
An aloof, unresponsive woman
バクバク破裂寸前の心臓なだめすかしても
Even if I try to calm my heart that is about to burst with excitement
逃げれば追うのが野良犬の悲しき習性
Running away triggers the sad nature of the stray dog chasing after
淫らな腰で DANCE WITH ME
Dance with me sensually with your tempting hips
不埓な瞳で KNOCK ME OUT
Knock me out with your unconventional, captivating gaze
完全無欠の BODY で
With a flawless and impeccable body
BANG BANG RING A DING DONG
Bang bang, ring a ding dong
夢を叶えてくれるなら
If you will grant my dreams
お望み通りに致しましょう
I shall do as you desire
PLEASE PLEASE 俺の女王様
Please, please, my queen
BANG BANG RING A DING DONG
Bang bang, ring a ding dong
朝が来るまで DANCE WITH ME
Dance with me until morning comes
立たなくなるまで KNOCK ME OUT
Knock me out until I can no longer stand
感動必至のエクスタシー
The ecstasy that is sure to move me deeply
出逢いに理由などいらない
No need for reasons when it comes to encounters
カサノヴァ返上 I'M YOURS
I give up my Casanova ways, I'm yours
PLEASE PLEASE 俺のプリンセス
Please, please, my princess
BANG BANG RING A DING DONG
Bang bang, ring a ding dong
淫らな腰で DANCE WITH ME
Dance with me sensually with your tempting hips
不埓な瞳で KNOCK ME OUT
Knock me out with your unconventional, captivating gaze
完全無欠の BODY で
With a flawless and impeccable body
BANG BANG RING A DING DONG
Bang bang, ring a ding dong
夢を叶えてくれるなら
If you will grant my dreams
お望み通りに致しましょう
I shall do as you desire
PLEASE PLEASE 俺の女王様
Please, please, my queen
BANG BANG RING A DING DONG
Bang bang, ring a ding dong
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: hotei tomoyasu
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