KageBow slams algorithmic control in Pioneer, their 2026 single about modern confinement. The song blasts digital capitalism with tense synths and defiant vocals. Lyricist KageBow writes lines like ‘being violated by algorithms right now’ to picture society trapped in repetitive loops.
Released: January 24, 2026
Pioneer
Kagebow
Pioneer Lyrics English Translation by Kagebow
The singer asks listeners to embrace chaos: ‘In a world where everyone is anxious, it’s better to dive into the chaos.’ One verse mentions crawling back from hell’s edge, while another dares fans to ‘worship a new era.’ Every phrase targets rigid systems crushing individuality.
Hey IrasshaiHey, welcome.
Hei RasshaiYeah, come on in.
Tsugi Wa Achira Ni Aisatsu RasshaiNext, go and say your hellos over there.
Sorede Suishi Kureba BanzaiAnd if you just flatter them, it’s a ‘banzai’ from everyone.
Shikou Kairo Ga Imaichi Pin To KonaiMy thought process doesn’t really click into place.
Tanjun Sagyō No Rōdō UnderI’m under the weight of simple, repetitive labor.
Jinkō Chinō No Kanri-ka NandaIt’s all under the control of artificial intelligence.
Kijun Dake No Kanjō-sen NiOn an emotional track that’s only defined by standards,
Min’na Orikō Ni Mawatterueveryone’s just spinning around like good little kids.
Isso Ore To Aku Ni SomatteYou might as well get stained by evil with me,
Meifu Made No Retsunaran Deand get in line for the journey to the ‘underworld’.
Saikō No Nikutai MotometeAs we search for the ultimate body,
Naraku Ni Ochinai Kawon’t you fall into the abyss with me?
Eikyō Yūsō Kimen MoriInfluence transmitted from a forest of demon masks,
Kono Bu En Tsuruthis enchanting crane’s dance.
Gendai Samayou MinorityYou’re a minority, wandering through modern times.
Sono Kachikan GaThat sense of value you hold,
Ima Arigorizumu Ni Okasa Rete Iru Karais being violated by algorithms right now.
Anta Ni Sore O Wakarasetaru WaI’m going to make you understand it.
Dakara Enma Yonde Kon’natteSo go on and summon ‘Enma’, I’m telling you,
Nando Ieba Wakaru No Darou Kahow many times do I have to say it before you get it?
Sorya Ore NoI mean, if you look at my,
Konsei Zensei Raise O Mirebapast, present, and future lives,
Sabaka Reru No Wa Fukakōryoku Dakarabeing judged is just something I can’t avoid.
Jigoku No Fuchi DeFrom the very edge of hell,
Gake Ni Te Nobashi Haiagatte KiteI’ve reached for the cliff and crawled my way back up.
Ukiyo No Michi OThis path of the ‘floating world’,
Mankitsu Shi Teru N Dakara Chikun’na YoI’m enjoying it to the fullest, so don’t you dare snitch.
Konna Sekai Ja Min’na FuandeIn a world like this one, everyone’s anxious,
Chaos Ni Tobikau Teyan Deishouting ‘what the hell’ into the chaos.
Otto Mazui Kowarete Mau WaWhoops, this is bad. I’m starting to break down.
Imasara Teokure KaIs it too late for me now?
Yoi Same Erisuguri KamidanomiSobering up, I’m carefully chosen and left just praying to the gods.
Kono DigitalThis digital,
Gendai Gyūjiru Shihon Shugimodern-day capitalism that controls everything,
Sono Mannaka Wathe very heart of it,
Ima Arigorizumu Ni Torawarete Iru Karais now completely trapped by algorithms.
Anta Ni Sore O Wakarasetaru WaAnd I’m gonna make you see it.
SoryaThat’s right.
Konna Ibunshi Wa Monzenbarai DagaAn outsider like me should be turned away at the door, but,
Damatte Ushiro Tsuite Kureba Yoi Karayou should just shut up and follow behind me.
Atarashī Jidai Ogamasetaru WaI’m going to let you worship a new era.
Pioneer works best as a protest anthem against digital oppression. For those questioning conformity, the lyrics translation unpacks KageBow’s call to break free from managed existence.
