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.
TiC TaC
布袋寅泰 Lyrics
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点火されたダイナマイトの
導火線のようなタイム
CLOCKWORK TIMES
秒刻みで燃え尽きてく
時は止められない
10秒前の未来とうに通り越して
Q「生涯平均二億回の心拍数、
さて今のは何回目?」
ファンタスティックな妄想
サーカスティックな日常
必死で決死の空中ブランコ
当然命綱はない
「時は金なり」
「タイム・イズ・マネー」
なんて時代も今じゃ遠い過去
「景気は底冷え」「世界は大恐慌」
誰が為に鐘は鳴る?
ドラマティックなシナリオ
スラップスティックな現実
進化したはずの人類懲りずに
まったく同じ歴史の繰り返し
Sha na na na na 情けないな
Sha na na na na 夢がないな
Sha na na na na 腑甲斐ないな
Sha na na na na 愛がないな
死んだフリしたって
弱肉強食ほら地球は回ってる
他人の振り見て我が身を直す前に
自分磨かなきゃね
ガッとグッと BEAT 掴んで
スイッチ PUSH アンド GO!
切り離せ
迷わず今こそ一発ぶっ放せ
君のダイナマイト
CLOCKWORK TIMES
却下されたアンモナイトの
涙腺のようなタイム
CLOCKWORK TIMES
進化の過程
人は誰もが実験台のマウス
123 123 123 Here We Go!
「un deux trois イチ・二・サン
一二三 ein zwei drei...」
「un deux trois イチ・二・サン
一二三 ein zwei drei...」
「un deux trois イチ・二・サン
一二三 ein zwei drei...」
「un deux trois イチ・二・サン
一二三 ein zwei drei...」
「un deux trois イチ・二・サン
一二三 ein zwei drei...」
「un deux trois イチ・二・サン
123
Once upon a time...
人は夜空見上げて
月明かりに抱かれ
宇宙に想い馳せて
愛と夢が∴●☆※#●
君と僕は生まれた
CLOCKWORK TIMES
点火されたダイナマイトの
導火線のようなタイム
CLOCKWORK TIMES
却下されたアンモナイトの
涙腺のようなタイム
The lyrics to 布袋寅泰's song TiC TaC discuss the concept of time and its unstoppable nature. The song starts off by comparing time to a lit dynamite and a ticking time fuse, emphasizing the unstoppable progression of time. The lyrics further explore the idea of time by questioning the perception of past, present, and future, suggesting that time is not easily defined.
The song also reflects on various societal themes and contrasts them with the passing of time. It mentions phrases like "time is money" and "times have changed," highlighting how these sayings may now feel distant and disconnected from the current reality. There are references to economic hardships and a repeating of history. The lyrics suggest that despite humanity's supposed evolution, they continue to repeat the same mistakes.
In the chorus, there is a sense of frustration and disappointment. The lyrics express feelings of helplessness, lack of dreams, and an absence of love. However, the song urges individuals to take action and improve themselves before judging others. It encourages grabbing onto the beat, pushing the switch, and letting go with passion, symbolizing the need to break free from the repetitive cycle of time.
Overall, the lyrics of TiC TaC delve into the complexities of time, societal issues, and personal growth. It calls for self-reflection and the pursuit of one's dreams and passions.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Tomoyasu Hotei
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