I have to say, among my favourite Steven Universe songs is one I have seen referenced not a single time anywhere outside of its original context: system/BOOT.PearlFinal (3).Info
Pearl sings delightfully, the musical exposition is done so perfectly -- those lyrics live in my head rent-free, and I admittedly use "and come in teams of three, or more" as a vocal stim on occasion.
The title itself is probably part of why it's not very commonly talked about, but at the same time such brings a revelation to the nature of Pearls (along with the song itself) -- of them being programmed and customised much more intensely than previously known (and to a greater extent than other gem species). I'm sure we'll hear more about that in Lars of the Stars.
I like every Pearl song. Despite focusing on everyone but Pearl, this song feels like the only real dedicated Pearl song; It's Over, Isn't It focuses on the Pearl/Rose interaction, along with Greg Do It For Her is principally about the Pearl/Connie interaction, though is also about Pearl/Rose. Strong in the Real Way is the closest to a dedicated Pearl song other than system/Boot.PearlFinal (3).Info (and I like it very much, I wish Pearl was as musical as I thought her to be after seeing 1x20 Coach Steven). It's about the Pearl/Steven interaction, but the fundamental framing of the show makes such feel still neutral-Pearl in the same way the show-don't-tell general gem exposition of system/Boot.PearlFinal (3).Info is revealing about Pearl's nature. But, at the same time, it doesn't reveal that much about Pearl, especially as it's other theme is, obviously, the mutual conflict with Sugilite. As an aside, I definitely prefer the Sardonyx drama from Season 2 over the one-episode Sugilite drama. I know nought about Nikki Minaj (¿spelling?) but I think it's mostly fine Sugilite was a one-off, given how Sardonyx is my favourite fusion, and how much better her situation was. Though I still think Strong in the Real Way > Tower of Mistakes. Anyways, all other songs with Pearl in it are distinctly secondary, thus truthfully, the only song which really feels about Pearl is system/Boot.PearlFinal (3).Info -- and it's a shame we don't see more singing from and about Pearl.
New vocal stim unlocked:
♫"and come in teams of three, or more" ♫

















