Eternal Friend

OZALLY's new song, "Eternal Friend," after a two-year hiatus, tells a story of friendship based on historical events that transcends borders.

Six years after the end of World War II, Japan found itself in a dire situation during the San Francisco Peace Conference held in 1951. There were many voices calling for Japan, as the defeated nation, to pay substantial reparations, and some even suggested dividing Japan into four parts for governance.

Amidst these circumstances, it was "Mr. Jayawardena," the president of Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka), who delivered a historic speech in which he persuaded many countries to abandon their claims for reparations from Japan. In his speech, he quoted Buddha's words.

"Hatred does not cease by hatred,but only by love; this is the eternal rule."

Thanks to his compassion, courage, and spirit of friendship extended to Japan, the country was able to embark on its path to recovery without facing severe sanctions.

It is no exaggeration to say that Japan exists today thanks to Sri Lanka and Mr. Jayawaldana.This song expresses gratitude and friendship to my beloved friend who saved Japan.OZALLY wishes to deepen the bond between the two countries and further develop them, and sings that they are "eternal friends."