15.06.07 Interview Madrid X (with Translation)

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Translation by aixin

What does Tokio Hotel mean?
Bill: At the beginning we were called Devilish, we used to had another style in those times. But after a while we decided to look for another name. We chose "Tokio" because we love the city, although we haven't been there yet-we can't wait to play there. And we feel so identified with the word "Hotel", because we sleep away from home constantly.

Influences
Tom: The truth is that each one of us listens to very different music, so when we meet together in the studio, we put everything in common, and on the stage we are a unit. It's hard to say a group because each one has his own likes.
Bill: Maybe is the whole different influences which helps to achieve the sound of the band.

To write songs you are inspired by...
Bill: I think it's something unconscious,
Tom: What's clear is that all our lyrics have to do with personal stories, things that had happened to us. We would never write abouth something we have not lived. For example, some songs are about love, because is somthing that everyone of us can talk about.

Your fans
Bill: The truth is that the welcome of the Spanish fans is great, as the last time we were here. We are so glad that our fans are as excited as us, like in Germany. We love to sign autographs and take care of them. Besides, we check the Internet every day to keep abreast of everything.

Life on the road
Bill: The boom began a couple years ago, but before that we had an anonymous life. Sometimes is a little bit tiring and stressful, but I wouldn't change this lifestyle for anything, even though we don't have time to see our family or friends sometimes.

There will be tour in Spain?
Tom: We hope to make our own tour in Spain, because we know there are people who follow us here, but we can't give a specific date yet.