昆虫軍
戸川純 Lyrics

The lyrics to 戸川純's song 昆虫軍 describe the perspective of an insect, devoid of any physical or emotional complexity. The singer describes themselves as "spineless," with compound eyes and no brain. They are surrounded by exoskeleton, and have never experienced rational thought or emotion. Despite their lack of sophistication, the insect is able to crawl along the ground, cling to buildings, fill the sky, and overflow train stations. The insect's antennae serve as sensitive, ultrasonic communication devices, and inside their head is simply black-and-white television.

The lyrics are a commentary on conformity and lack of individuality. The repeated refrain, "Insect Army, Insect Army," implies a force of mindless drones, functioning only as a group rather than as individuals. The lyrics suggest that a life without critical thought or emotional depth is not only possible but also ubiquitous, with individuals abandoning their individualism to become part of the crowd. The insect's existence may seem antithetical to human perception, but the song implies that we may not be as different from insects as we think.