Transcript:
Admittedly, “Don’t Say You Love Me” doesn’t have much
relation to the plot of Pokémon: The First Movie. At best, you could relate it
to Brock, but perhaps that’s better left unexplored. Anyway, this debut single
from M2M was likely intended to serve as more of a bridge that would raise
awareness about the band for the movie audience, and the movie for the music
audience. If nothing else, it probably generated buzz for the movie in M2M’s
native Norway. As for the song itself, the assertive tone does wind up being a
good fit for the franchise, representing the “stand up for yourself” theme of
the series without sounding excessively angry. This tone carries into the music
video, whose drive-in theater setting gives it a more casual feel, and of
course provides a convenient opportunity to work in scenes from the movie.
Speaking of the movie, have you ever noticed that the names of the two featured
Pokémon line up neatly with the name of the band? Nice bonus, I suppose, but
it’s obviously not the only reason they were selected. Anyway, do you have any
thoughts about this song? Be sure to let us know. Thanks.
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