In this piece, I reflect on the multifaceted nature of retirement—not as a slow descent into decline, but as a profound transformation of identity and agency. The work traces the gradual fading of cognitive abilities such as memory, perception, and stamina, acknowledging the reality of aging, yet ultimately affirming that retirement marks not an end, but a new beginning. The title Retire, retire plays with dual meanings: to retire from a profession, and to retire the very concept of "retirement" as mere withdrawal. Musically, the piece evolves from traditionally notated pitch and rhythm into graphic elements, inviting performers into an increasingly liberated space of interpretation. This shift empowers the performer to rediscover autonomy, allowing them to choose, respond, and redefine their role—suggesting that with the loosening of formal constraints comes not loss, but freedom.