Never Forget

This track is a historical message blues that re-examines the corruption and stagnation in Japan's post-war history, strongly advocating for a societal transformation toward the future.

Starting with the melancholic sound of the shakuhachi (or similar flute) and acoustic guitar, the song delves into the darkness of Japan's "Lost Decades," recalling past scandals like the Lockheed and Recruit Affairs and the labyrinth of the "Lost Thirty Years." It asks a tough question: have we simply allowed this negative cycle to continue?

However, the song does not end in despair. The powerful phrase repeated in the chorus is based on the spirit of "Itai Doshin" (many in body, one in mind), a principle found even in Nichiren's writings. It emphasizes the power of solidarity: even vast numbers of people with different minds cannot win, but a small group with one heart can accomplish everything.

The guitar solo, a fusion of Celtic rock passion and the "cry" of the blues, expresses a new-era "surge" where the Japanese spirit meets a universal spirit of resistance. The core message is clear: stop waiting for a leader. Everyone must light their own lamp and move forward with one heart. This is a powerful call to every listener to become an agent of change.