Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Corbeau Battle Theme (Fanmade Reimagined Cover)

This is Corbeau’s solo from Pokémon Legends: Z-A – The Unauthorized Musical — a fierce, emotionally charged number that plays out as a conversation between Corbeau and the protagonist, colliding with moments where time freezes and he unleashes his inner rage in song. The original music is amazing! And that caracter himself is also one masterpiece! I wanted to explore both sides of the caracter: the one he appears to be and the one that is hiding inside. The image may be disturbing, but Corbeau doesn’t want you to look at him so truthfully… :P I wanted that discomfort... that friction between control and chaos... to feel real o.o I hope you like it! :) 🎶 Lyrics: “Never really wanted the title of boss, I’ll have you know. But Philippe there shoved it on me.” "Now I wear the rust... like a crown." Keep the books clean, keep the debts paid, Keep the street quiet, the deals well-made. A man with rules can’t afford to bend, Order’s a game you play to the end. People call it iron will, They don’t see the cost it kills. Polish the mask, stand straight, don’t feel— Steel must act like steel. Keep it steady, keep it cruel, Run the Syndicate, keep the rule. Can’t you see, I’m the tool— My poison heart that keeps the fuel. Steel won’t rot, that’s what they say. But rust grows where truth decays. I’m not a monster… not today. "Now then, let's talk business.... Like I said, though, you better make it worthwhile. Otherwise, who knows what may happen to you?" "Sorry, kid, but... a deal is a deal." But under the gloss, I taste the grime, Each promise poisons over time. The metal creaks where I pretend it shines, I built my name with rusted lines. That old man, Lysandre, gave me bread and pride, Told me, “Strong men never cry.” Now I drink his words like acid wine, Burning slow beneath my spine. Keep it steady, keep it cruel, Run the Syndicate, keep the rule. Can’t you see, I’m the tool— My poison heart that keeps the fuel. Steel won’t rot, that’s what they say. But rust grows where truth decays. I’m not a monster… not today. “I know having this big old debt from Taunie hanging over your head can't be fun. And I doubt you can cough up the money, anyway. So I've got a proposal for you. Nothing too bad—I just want you to take care of some little jobs here and there for us." The ledger bleeds in numbers red, Each favor’s weight inside my head. If mercy’s crime, then I’m condemned, A broken gear that can’t amend. I count the debts to calm my mind, Each mark a scar I’ve left behind. The system grinds, it eats its own — I feed the rust to keep the throne. Keep it steady, keep it cruel, Run the Syndicate, keep the rule. Can’t you see, I’m the tool— My poison heart that keeps the fuel. Steel won’t rot, that’s what they say. But rust grows where truth decays. I’m not a monster… not today. I built this cage with steady hands, Called it duty, called it plans. Every promise forged in fear, Every word a souvenir. You think the boss stands tall, unmoved — Truth is, I envy those I’ve used. They walk away; I stay behind, Trading my soul to buy them time. Steel above, rust below, I’ll play my part so they won’t know. If saving them means losing me, Then let the rust take what it needs. I’m no fairy godfather, no way Steel and poison are here to stay I’m not a monster, not today. "Pleasure doing business with you..." "I'll be in touch." 🤖 AI Disclaimer (for workflow information, check the pinned comment) This project was created with the support of AI tools for music generation, vocal synthesis, and production assistance. These technologies offer speed and quality — but more importantly, now they give creators like me the freedom to shape every detail of the result. They are tools, not replacements — and I actively directed, edited, wrote, and shaped this piece with intention and care. This is a non-commercial fanmade work created for entertainment and artistic exploration only. © Game Freak / Nintendo / The Pokémon Company – All Rights Reserved. Image credit: Eurogamer/The Pokémon Company