Something that I consider to have shaped the entire last saga with Ash, besides the entry of Goh, is the way that the latter has stated his achievement of future goals, which would lie in the palm of his hand. Ash even agreed with this in one episode and followed his lead. This was essentially a theme for the entire saga up until Goh accomplished the achievement, in a way - I don't want to say more than that and I encourage fans to find out for themselves. Even with the saga having concluded and Goh (and Ash) now being somewhere else, I still think highly of this and would even say that it's "forever" for me and practically any Pokémon fan. So, this becomes the next topic in my "finale coverage".
For most people anyway, their hands are what bring about changes in the world and in life, and most likely in Pokémon affairs as well. They make the changes, and then they they may potentially receive those changes, sometimes even immediately after the fact. It is thus an important aspect related to those changes. Philosophically, it is understandable why Goh keeps saying this, from the beginning to the end, because it is very much true, now and in the times ahead, with or without Goh, and for both Pokémon fantasy and reality. With that in mind, it really is "forever" as far as things are concerned.
This matter also leads to the third "musical tribute". The "forever" aspect of this brings up a piece of music that also has "forever" in the title - "Forever in Love", an instrumental by saxophonist Kenny G. It doesn't have any lyrics (obviously), but it almost seems like it could have them, and that may be why it's also sometimes referred to as a song. Particularly, the word "forever" seems to resonate in the melody, in the same way that Goh's life statement also keeps on resonating for him, and indeed even Ash.
Another "forever" aspect of the music is its associated music video, which depicts people growing old, but still remaining as they are - thus, "forever". With the way things are for Ash and Goh after they no longer appear in the anime, at least from a spiritual standpoint, the "forever" aspect also applies, and thus the song may also be considered to be a poignant reminder of the times that had been, and will be spiritually.
While many things in life are fleeting, Goh may have always had the right idea in mind, that the future will be (and is) in the palm of his hand - and from the looks of things, this would indeed be "forever". Coupled with an appropriate musical accompaniment, I'd say that it's a nice universal sentiment to have for anyone with Pokémon on their minds, like me.
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Four years ago: Little Bits of the Pokémon Anime
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