So long as we have entered this world, we must pass through the gate of death sooner or later, whether we like it or not.

This song was melodized on the assumption that a husband, who had devoted to the caring of his wife was at a risk of vision loss, was afflicted by disease himself other way round and was about to die leaving his wife who was becoming blind.

However, it is natural that music is differently appreciated depending on the situation listeners.

For those who like dramatic music, for example sad separation of a maiden fallen in love with a young Kamikaze pilot a grand tragic love song may be assumed, but I think any possible interpretation is all right in its own way. There will be no need to adhere consistently to the composition motives.

For any sake, this is an attractive piece reminding us of a dramatic alia performed by a tragic heroine in an opera requiring high level of singing ability. This piece is foremost among my favorite works.

82 years has passed since I came into this world where everything seems to have flowed off like a dream.

I think this work must be my Good-bye of Last the last peace to make my final adieu to this world.