In a (Pokémon) World Like This

In a world like this where some back down

I, I know we're gonna make it

In a time like this where love comes 'round

I, I know we gotta take it

In a world like this where people fall apart

In a time like this where nothing comes from the heart

In a world like this, I've got you

-- "In a World Like This", Backstreet Boys 

I've made a few "musical tributes" for my "finale coverage" and I've got a couple more, at least for now and for the purpose of the coverage. I've made use of a song from a musical, a song from a different series, and an instrumental music, so now it's time for something a little more mainstream and general with a pop sound to it. The song I've quoted above checks all those boxes, in addition to bringing reminders of the last salvo of Ash in the anime, so it's perfect as one of those "musical tributes".

This number from this rather old boy band is about a decade old at this point and as is typical of the band's other songs, tells about love - particularly, about a special someone that still remains an inspiration even with changing times and places, not necessarily for the better. It was recorded at a point after one of the band's members rejoined after having taken a hiatus due to certain problems, so that too could be considered a part of the inspiration. It's a moving yet hopeful song in a way.

With that, the "tribute" of this song is directed to Ash, who for many Pokémon fans - obviously including me - might be able to be considered that person. In turn, Trainers like Ash might direct this song at the Pokémon they have and had over all these years, which might share that inspiring quality just like any person in any relationship. Further, it could also be directed back to the fans who have kept up with Pokémon all this time, even after over a quarter century of it going strong - just like the boy band, who is a little older than Pokémon.

As a note, the boy band is as such even today, a rarity for this kind of artist. They say that for as long there's music, they'll be there; there are parallels of this statement with Ash's continuing journey, even if that may not be heard again. The music video of this song also features references to three historical moments that might be a test of whoever one is inspired by. Pokémon fans could fill this in with their Pokémon moments, especially from the anime, that might construe a similar test for whoever it is related to Pokémon they're inspired by.

Seeing the world of today, especially after the parting of Ash from the anime, might make things a little somber. Yet with someone or something special - maybe related to Pokémon - there may just be a reason to go on, and that's what this song is about essentially. It is thus a fitting "musical tribute" for this "finale coverage", or for that matter, any time and place when and where Pokémon is relevant. Even in a (Pokémon) world like this, having something or someone special might just make all the difference for getting on with life.

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