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.
Surrender
布袋寅泰 Lyrics
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涙も出ないほど悲しくて
窓のガラス握り拳で割った
手のひらをつたう赤い血を
見つめてただ震えてた
痛みだけが 生命の証しだった
SURRENDER 真夜中のメロディーが
乾いた胸に響きわたる
俺は何を求め彷徨うんだろう?
限りなくからっぽな
心を埋める何かが欲しい
燃えるようなときめきに出逢えたら
きっと悲しみを越えて
自分らしく笑えるはずさ
生まれてきたこと悔やんだりせずに
SURRENDER 声にならない叫び
くり返してばかりの夜に
SURRENDER 愛の香りに抱かれ
甘い夢を見ながら眠りたい
SURRENDER 真夜中のメロディーが
乾いた胸に響きわたる
SURRENDER 過ぎ行く時のなかで
俺は何を求め彷徨うんだろう?
春に目覚めた花も
優しくそよぐ風も
空に歌う小鳥も
きらめく月明りも
この胸に吹き荒れる
孤独という嵐を
かき消せはしないだろう
かき消せはしないだろう...
The lyrics to 布袋寅泰's song Surrender speak of immense sadness and a desire for something more in life. The singer describes feeling so sad that they can't even cry anymore, and in a moment of despair, they break a window with their fist. As they stare at the blood on their hand, they realize that the pain they feel is the only thing proving that they're still alive.
The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, asks what the singer is searching for as time passes them by. They long for something to fill the emptiness in their heart, something that will give them a burning passion and allow them to overcome their sadness. They dream of being able to laugh freely and not regretting being born. They express their desire to be held by the scent of love and have sweet dreams.
The song speaks to feelings of loneliness, loss, and a longing for something more. It touches on the human desire for purpose and passion in life, as well as the struggles we face when we can't find those things. In many ways, it is a plea for surrender to those emotions and a hope that they will lead to something greater.
Line by Line Meaning
悲しくて悲しくて...
Feeling so sad, so sad...
涙も出ないほど悲しくて
Feeling so sad that I cannot even cry
窓のガラス握り拳で割った
I broke the window glass with a clenched fist
手のひらをつたう赤い血を
Watching the red blood flowing down my palm
見つめてただ震えてた
Just staring and trembling with shock
痛みだけが 生命の証しだった
Feeling pain was the only proof that I was alive
SURRENDER 真夜中のメロディーが
Surrender to the midnight melody
乾いた胸に響きわたる
As it resonates in my dry heart
SURRENDER 過ぎ行く時のなかで
Surrender to what I'm searching for
俺は何を求め彷徨うんだろう?
What is it that I'm seeking and wandering for?
限りなくからっぽな
Feeling infinitely empty
心を埋める何かが欲しい
Wanting something to fill the void in my heart
燃えるようなときめきに出逢えたら
If I could encounter a burning passion
きっと悲しみを越えて
Surely I can overcome my sadness
自分らしく笑えるはずさ
And finally be able to laugh as myself
生まれてきたこと悔やんだりせずに
Without regretting my own birth
SURRENDER 声にならない叫び
Surrendering to the silent shout
くり返してばかりの夜に
In the night where it just keeps repeating
SURRENDER 愛の香りに抱かれ
Surrendering to the scent of love
甘い夢を見ながら眠りたい
While wanting to sleep with sweet dreams
SURRENDER 真夜中のメロディーが
Surrendering to the midnight melody
乾いた胸に響きわたる
As it resonates in my dry heart
SURRENDER 過ぎ行く時のなかで
Surrendering to the passing time
俺は何を求め彷徨うんだろう?
What is it that I'm seeking and wandering for?
春に目覚めた花も
Even the flowers that awaken in spring
優しくそよぐ風も
The gentle breeze that rustles
空に歌う小鳥も
And the small bird singing in the sky
きらめく月明りも
The shining moonlight
この胸に吹き荒れる
Even in my heart where
孤独という嵐を
The storm of loneliness rages on
かき消せはしないだろう
It cannot be easily wiped away
かき消せはしないだろう...
It cannot be easily wiped away...
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: hotei tomoyasu
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-zc1xn9ky4t
この時の布袋が一番かっこいい。当時、ほんと一挙手一投足にドキドキしていた毎日
@mampuwezweb
布袋さんってホンマに弾いてんの？ってパフォーマンスがカッコイイよなぁ。
魅せるギターの弾き方が凄くいい
@00000KAZUSHI
布袋の中でダントツに好き
@user-vv9rw2vg1i
齢40ですが、
中2病を癒す歌はこれしかありません！
特に最後のピアノがいいんですよね。
心のモヤモヤが浄化されて、昇華されるような、スカッとします。
大好きな歌です！
@zemaitiscs22bd88
私もアラフォー、分かるっ！としか言いようがない楽曲ですね！
@shodaan
最新の布袋が最高の布袋
過去の布袋も最高の布袋
@user-lz5tc4cy9n
ソロがかっこよすぎる
@6348784
２０年以上前のこの頃は大学生でしたが全く興味なく、今この年になって BOOWY、布袋の音楽を聴いてます。カッコイイ！！
@user-ph5kj1gk8f
この頃の布袋さんは本当にカッコいい
弾き方、仕草全てがカッコいい
@kojishine-limelight
今も変わらない布袋さん！！」