A unique aspect of its production is that the band members did not record it together; the music was recorded in Los Angeles while Toshi recorded his vocals in Japan under remote direction from Yoshiki. It is also one of the few X Japan songs to feature Yoshiki himself on lead vocals for the verses, while Toshi sings the emotional choruses. "The Last Live" Performance
The performance concluded with only Yoshiki remaining at his piano, playing through tears until the stage finally went dark. Yoshiki THE LAST SONG
Only months after this farewell, the tragedy deepened when the band's lead guitarist, hide , passed away, cementing "The Last Song" as a permanent mark of an ending for both the band and the fans for many years. Lyrical and Emotional Meaning A unique aspect of its production is that