KANA-BOON brings energy and thoughtfulness with ‘SUPERNOVA,’ a song that mixes ambition with introspection. Maguro Taniguchi writes the lyrics and collaborates with Fumiaki Unehara to compose a melody that drives the message forward. The track is a call to keep moving, to push boundaries, and to embrace the unknown.
Released: July 11, 2025
SUPERNOVA
Kana-Boon
SUPERNOVA Lyrics English Translation by Kana-Boon
Maguro Taniguchi describes the relentless pursuit of success, blending logic, instinct, and emotion. A standout line, ‘Failure is just proof that you’re challenging yourself,’ highlights the songwriter’s focus on resilience. The lyrics draw from historical figures like Nikola Tesla and Einstein, connecting their struggles to modern-day ambition.
Trytrytrytry movingTry, try, try, try moving.
Ningen no eichi souzouryoku kara souseiCreation begins from human wisdom and imagination.
Shintenchi o ubaiau shinka no bousouEvolution’s reckless run fights over new frontiers.
Soudatsusen taigi no na no motoA struggle for supremacy in the name of a great cause.
Kapparatteku chi to waza no tamamonoSnatching away the fruits of blood and skill.
Nando datte yomigaeru mouja no yokubouThe desires of the dead are reborn again and again.
Rinsen win sentoReady for battle, a winning fight.
Oikomareta toki koso reiseichinchakuIt’s when you’re cornered that you’ve got to stay calm.
Jinsei win senpou tada sagashite tada sagashiteruI’m just searching, just searching for a winning life strategy.
Kotae sagashi ni gisei wa tsukimonoSacrifices are just part of the search for answers.
Risei to honnou to kanjou dore o suteruLogic, instinct, or emotion—which one will you throw away?
Hirotte kita monoThe things I’ve picked up,
Dareka no kanjin na monothings that are precious to someone else,
Wasuresararete shimatta ishi o tsunaideconnecting the wills that have been forgotten.
Imeeji no hate mugen o tsukameReach the edge of your image and grasp infinity.
Shikai yo hasshire souzouryoku to tankyuu no ribidooLet your vision race with imagination and a drive to explore.
Mirai e mogake mikai o hirakeStruggle toward the future and open up the unknown.
Akirame no saki kanjou ron tobikoe ribirudoBeyond giving up, leap over emotional arguments and rebuild.
Nansen kaime no try to writeThe thousandth time I’ve tried to write.
Kazu ucha ataruIf you take enough shots, you’ll hit the mark.
Saa mou ikkaiCome on, one more time.
Sainou to wa kaminari ni utarete kaika shiTalent is what blooms after being struck by lightning,
Daishou to wa tabidachi no katamichi kippu daand the price is a one-way ticket for the journey.
Shippai shinai mono ni seikou nado ariyashinaiSuccess doesn’t exist for those who never fail.
Haiboku no aji shitte hajimete wakaru monoIt’s something you only understand once you’ve tasted defeat.
Nikola Tesla gaNikola Tesla,
Einstein gaand Einstein too,
Marumete suteta risoukyou e no daiippotook the first step toward a utopia they crumpled and threw away.
Imeeji no hate mousou to yobareAt the end of the image, even if they call it a delusion,
Warawaretemo souzouryoku to tankyuu no ribidooand laugh at me, the drive for imagination and exploration remains.
Idai na yume to igai na hintoA great dream and an unexpected hint.
Pinto o awase sankousho yaite ribirudoFocus the lens, burn the reference books, and rebuild.
Nansen kaime demo try to writeEven if it’s the thousandth time, try to write.
Fukanou ni no to tatakitsukeroSlam a ‘no’ into the face of the impossible.
Imadani nokoruIt remains even now,
Kokoro ga motomeruwhat the heart seeks,
Uketsugareru monothe things passed down.
Dareka no tamashii yoOh, the soul of someone,
Wasuresararete shimatta ishi o tsunaideconnecting the wills that have been forgotten.
Imeeji no hate mugen o tsukameReach the edge of your image and grasp infinity.
Shikai yo hasshire souzouryoku to tankyuu no ribidooLet your vision race with imagination and a drive to explore.
Mirai e mogake mikai o hirakeStruggle toward the future and open up the unknown.
Akirame no saki kanjou ron tobikoe ribirudoBeyond giving up, leap over emotional arguments and rebuild.
Zasetsu to wa chousen no akashiFailure is just proof that you’re challenging yourself.
Gyakkyou ni tatsu hodo unaru zeThe more I face adversity, the more I’ll roar.
Aa utsukushii sekaiAh, what a beautiful world.
Itaru daichi no kirema karaFrom the cracks in the earth everywhere,
Mebaeta no wa furetai to iu kibouwhat sprouted was the hope of wanting to touch.
3.2.1.Go suupaanoova3, 2, 1, Go supernova!
Trytrytrytry movingTry, try, try, try moving.
Trytrytrytry movingTry, try, try, try moving.
Trytrytrytry movingTry, try, try, try moving.
TrytrytrytrytryTry, try, try, try, try.
SUPERNOVA Music Video
The lyrics of ‘SUPERNOVA’ encourage perseverance and innovation. KANA-BOON delivers a powerful anthem that resonates with anyone chasing their dreams.