Crush 40, previously known as Sons of Angels, was originally formed as a pr… Read Full Bio ↴Crush 40, previously known as Sons of Angels, was originally formed as a project band to record music for Sega's arcade racing game NASCAR Rubbin' Racing, or EA Sports NASCAR Arcade in the west. The core of the group is hard rock guitarist Jun Senoue and melodic rock vocal legend Johnny Gioeli.

As of late, the band comprises of the following members:
* Vocals: Johnny Gioeli
* Guitars: Jun Senoue
* Bass: Takeshi Taneda
* Drums: Act.

They have written and performed many songs for various Sonic the Hedgehog games starting with "Sonic Adventure", right up to 2009's "Sonic and the Black Knight." In 2003, they released a self-titled album containing tracks from the NASCAR and Sonic games.

In November 2009, Crush 40 released The Best of Crush 40: Super Sonic Songs, which is a compilation of all of Crush 40 fan's favorites as well as three new songs; Un-gravitify, Is It You and Fire Woman.

The band made 2 subsequent releases unrelated to the Sonic The Hedgehog franchise, with 2012's EP "Rise Again" and 2015's album "2 Nights 2 Remember".

In 2019 they made their return to the franchise with "Green Light Ride", the opening theme for Team Sonic Racing, and shortly after released a new compilation album entitled "Driving Through Forever -The Ultimate Crush 40 Collection-", featuring a new bonus track, "Call Me Crazy".

Most recently, the band participated in Sonic's 30th anniversary celebrations, being part of the 30th Anniversary Symphony in 2021 and releasing a new acoustic version of their iconic "Live & Learn" in 2022.

Escape From The City
Crush 40 Lyrics

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Rolling around at the speed of sound,
Got places to go, gotta follow my rainbow.
Can't stick around, have to keep moving on,
Guess what lies ahead, only one way to find out!
Must keep on moving ahead,
No time for guessing, follow my plan instead.
Trusting in what you can't see,
Take my lead I'll set you free.

Follow me, set me free,
Trust me and we will escape from the city.
I'll make it through, follow me.
Follow me, set me free,
Trust me and we will escape from the city.
I'll make it through prove it to you.

Follow me!
Oh yeah!

Danger is lurking around every turn,
Trust your feelings, got to live and learn.
I know with some luck that I'll make it through,
Got no other options, only one thing to do!
I don't care what lies ahead,
No time for guessing, follow my plan instead.
Find the next stage, no matter what that may be.
Take my lead, I'll set you free.

Follow me, set me free,
Trust me and we will escape from the city.
I'll make it through, follow me.
Follow me, set me free,
Trust me and we will escape from the city.
I'll make it through through, prove it to you.

Follow me!
Follow me!

Overall Meaning

The song "Escape From The City" by Crush 40 is a high-energy, fast-paced track that fits perfectly as the theme song for the Sonic Adventure 2 game. The lyrics talk about always moving forward, trusting your instinct, and following the path to find your destiny. The opening lines "Rolling around at the speed of sound/Got places to go, gotta follow my rainbow" evoke the feeling of excitement and anticipation, as the character sets out on a journey towards their goal.

The chorus "Follow me, set me free/Trust me and we will escape from the city/I'll make it through, follow me" seems to suggest that the character wants someone to follow them and trust in their abilities to guide them to safety. The next set of lyrics "Danger is lurking around every turn/Trust your feelings, got to live and learn" highlight the idea of taking risks and trusting your instincts in order to succeed. The line "Find the next stage, no matter what that may be" reveals that the character is on the lookout for new challenges and experiences in life, and that no matter what lies ahead, they will continue to move forward.

In conclusion, "Escape From The City" is a song that inspires perseverance, hope, and excitement, and instills a sense of adventure in the listener. By encouraging them to follow their passions and trust their gut, the song empowers its audience to take on new and exciting challenges, and reach for their dreams.

Line by Line Meaning

Rolling around at the speed of sound,
Moving quickly, like a rolling ball or a speeding sound wave.

Got places to go, gotta follow my rainbow.
I have destinations in mind that I must reach, and I must find my own way.

Can't stick around, have to keep moving on,
I cannot stay in one place for too long, I must continue moving forward.

Guess what lies ahead, only one way to find out!
I do not know what awaits me in the future, but I must face it to find out.

Must keep on moving ahead,
I must continue to move forward and not look back.

No time for guessing, follow my plan instead.
I do not have time to second-guess myself, so I must stick to my plan and believe in my decisions.

Trusting in what you can't see,
I must have faith in things I cannot see or know for sure.

Take my lead I'll set you free.
If you follow me, I can show you the way to freedom and success.

Follow me, set me free,
If you trust me and follow me, I can help you find your own path to freedom.

Trust me and we will escape from the city.
If you have faith in me, we can leave the confines of the city and explore the wider world.

I'll make it through, follow me.
I will succeed, and if you trust and follow me, you can too.

Danger is lurking around every turn,
There are hazards and risks present at every moment.

Trust your feelings, got to live and learn.
I must listen to my intuition and learn from my experiences to succeed.

I know with some luck that I'll make it through,
I believe that I can succeed with some good fortune on my side.

Got no other options, only one thing to do!
I have no other choices but to keep moving forward and do what I must to succeed.

Find the next stage, no matter what that may be.
I must discover the next step on my journey, whatever that may entail.

Follow me!
I am confident in my path and want you to come with me on this journey.

Oh yeah!
I am excited and enthusiastic about what lies ahead.

I'll make it through through, prove it to you.
I am going to succeed, and I can demonstrate my ability to you.

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: GERHARD JOHANN PICHLER, TED POLEY

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@rodrigopoblete9895

1y↑66

Lyric

Woo!
Oh, yeah!
Rolling around at the speed of sound
Got places to go
Gotta follow my rainbow
Can't stick around, have to keep movin' on
Guess what lies ahead
Only one way to find out
Must keep on movin' ahead
No time for guessin', follow my plan instead
Trusting in what you can't see
Take my lead, I'll set you free
Follow me, set me free
Trust me and we will escape from the city
I'll make it through, follow me
Follow me, set me free
Trust me and we will escape from the city
I'll make it through, prove it to you
Follow me!
Oh, yeah!
Danger is lurking around every turn
Trust your feelings
You've got to live and learn
I know with some luck that I'll make it through
Got no other options
Only one thing to do
I don't care what lies ahead
No time for guessin', follow my plan instead
Find that next stage no matter what that may be
Take my lead, I'll set you free
Follow me, set me free
Trust me and we will escape from the city
I'll make it through, follow me
Follow me, set me free
Trust me and we will escape from the city
I'll make it through, prove it to you
Follow me!
Follow me!
I'll make it through, oh, yeah!

@NinjaGamer-dg6uf

3y↑1.3K

Lyrics:

Oh yeah
Rolling around at the speed of sound
Got places to go, gotta follow my rainbow
Can't stick around, have to keep movin' on
Guess what lies ahead, only one way to find out

Must keep on movin' ahead
No time for guessin', follow my plan instead
Trusting in what you can't see
Take my lead, I'll set you free

Follow me - set me free - trust me
And we will escape from the city
I'll make it through, follow
Follow me - set me free - trust me
And we will escape from the city
I'll make it through, prove it to you
Follow me

Oh yeah

Danger is lurking around every turn
Trust your feelings, gotta live and learn
I know with some luck that I'll make it through
Got no other options, only one thing to do

I don't care what lies ahead
No time for guessin', follow my plan instead
Find that next stage no matter what that may be
Take my lead, I'll set you free

Follow me - set me free - trust me
And we will escape from the city
I'll make it through, follow
Follow me - set me free - trust me
And we will escape from the city
I'll make it through, prove it to you

Follow me
Follow me

I'll make it through

Oh yeah

You're Welcome😁

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@wolfcraft4221

2y↑22

Rolling around at the speed of sound
Got places to go
Gotta follow my rainbow
Can't stick around, have to keep movin' on
Guess what lies ahead
Only one way to find out
Must keep on movin' ahead
No time for guessin', follow my plan instead
Trusting in what you can't see
Take my lead, I'll set you free
Follow me, set me free
Trust me and we will escape from the city
I'll make it through, follow me
Follow me, set me free
Trust me and we will escape from the city
I'll make it through, prove it to you
Follow me!
Oh yeah!
Danger is lurking around every turn
Trust your feelings
You've got to live and learn
I know with some luck that I'll make it through
Got no other options
Only one thing to do
I don't care what lies ahead
No time for guessin', follow my plan instead
Find that next stage no matter what that may be
Take my lead, I'll set you free
Follow me, set me free
Trust me and we will escape from the city
I'll make it through, follow me
Follow me, set me free
Trust me and we will escape from the city
I'll make it through, prove it to you
Follow me!
Follow me!
I'll make it through, oh yeah!

@joaquinlopez3420

5y↑1.9K

Rolling around at the speed of sound
Got places to go
Gotta follow my rainbow
Can't stick around
Have to keep moving on
Guess what lies ahead
Only one way to find out
Must keep on moving ahead
No time for guessing
Follow my plan instead
Trusting in what you can see
Take my lead
I'll set you free

Follow me, Set me free
Trust me and we will
Escape from the city

I'll make it through
Follow me
Follow me
Set me free
Trust me and we will
Escape from the city

I'll make it through
Prove it to you

Follow me

Oh Yeah

Danger is lurking around every turn
Trust your feelings
Got to live and learn
I know with some luck that I'll make it through
Got no other options
Only one thing to do
I don't care what lies ahead
No time for guessing follow my plan instead
Find the next stage no matter
what that may be
Take my lead I'll set you free

Follow me
Set me free
Trust me and we will
Escape from the city

I'll make it through
Follow me
Follow me
Set me free
Trust me and we will
Escape from the city

I'll make it through
Prove it to you

Follow me
Follow Me

I'll make it through
Oh Yeah

@JimmyMyKimchi

39w↑1

Escape From the City
/
Lyrics
Woo!
Oh, yeah!
Rolling around at the speed of sound
Got places to go
Gotta follow my rainbow
Can't stick around, have to keep movin' on
Guess what lies ahead
Only one way to find out
Must keep on movin' ahead
No time for guessin', follow my plan instead
Trusting in what you can't see
Take my lead, I'll set you free
Follow me, set me free
Trust me and we will escape from the city
I'll make it through, follow me
Follow me, set me free
Trust me and we will escape from the city
I'll make it through, prove it to you
Follow me!
Oh, yeah!
Danger is lurking around every turn
Trust your feelings
You've got to live and learn
I know with some luck that I'll make it through
Got no other options
Only one thing to do
I don't care what lies ahead
No time for guessin', follow my plan instead
Find that next stage no matter what that may be
Take my lead, I'll set you free
Follow me, set me free
Trust me and we will escape from the city
I'll make it through, follow me
Follow me, set me free
Trust me and we will escape from the city
I'll make it through, prove it to you
Follow me!
Follow me!
I'll make it through, oh, yeah!

@ZacharyAdamHendricks

2y↑14

Just read the starting lyrics they hit hard.

Woo!
Oh yeah!

Rolling around at the speed of sound
Got places to go
Gotta follow my rainbow
Can't stick around, have to keep movin' on
Guess what lies ahead
Only one way to find out

Must keep on movin' ahead
NO TIME FOR GUESSIN', FOLLOW MY PLAN INSTEAD
TRUSTING IN WHAT YOU CAN'T SEE
TAKE MY LEAD, I'LL SET YOU FREE

FOLLOW ME, SET ME FREE
TRUST ME and we will escape from the city
I'LL MAKE IT THROUGH, FOLLOW ME
FOLLOW ME, SET ME FREE
trust me and we will escape from the city
I'll make it through, prove it to you
Follow me!

@oCanalDasHistoriasBloxOficial

2y↑1

song lyrics:
Woo!
Oh yeah!
Rolling around at the speed of sound
Got places to go
Gotta follow my rainbow
Can't stick around, have to keep movin' on
Guess what lies ahead
Only one way to find out
Must keep on movin' ahead
No time for guessin', follow my plan instead
Trusting in what you can't see
Take my lead, I'll set you free
Follow me, set me free
Trust me and we will escape from the city
I'll make it through, follow me
Follow me, set me free
Trust me and we will escape from the city
I'll make it through, prove it to you
Follow me!
Oh yeah!
Danger is lurking around every turn
Trust your feelings
You've got to live and learn
I know with some luck that I'll make it through
Got no other options
Only one thing to do
I don't care what lies ahead
No time for guessin', follow my plan instead
Find that next stage no matter what that may be
Take my lead, I'll set you free
Follow me, set me free
Trust me and we will escape from the city
I'll make it through, follow me
Follow me, set me free
Trust me and we will escape from the city
I'll make it through, prove it to you
Follow me!
Follow me!
I'll make it through, oh yeah!

@apaolillo1

2y↑8

Lyrics:

Woo!
Oh yeah!
Rolling around at the speed of sound
Got places to go
Gotta follow my rainbow
Can't stick around, have to keep movin' on
Guess what lies ahead
Only one way to find out
Must keep on movin' ahead
No time for guessin', follow my plan instead
Trusting in what you can't see
Take my lead, I'll set you free
Follow me, set me free
Trust me and we will escape from the city
I'll make it through, follow me
Follow me, set me free
Trust me and we will escape from the city
I'll make it through, prove it to you
Follow me!
Oh yeah!
Danger is lurking around every turn
Trust your feelings
You've got to live and learn
I know with some luck that I'll make it through
Got no other options
Only one thing to do
I don't care what lies ahead
No time for guessin', follow my plan instead
Find that next stage no matter what that may be
Take my lead, I'll set you free
Follow me, set me free
Trust me and we will escape from the city
I'll make it through, follow me
Follow me, set me free
Trust me and we will escape from the city
I'll make it through, prove it to you
Follow me!
Follow me!
I'll make it through, oh yeah!

@DuckandDogGaming

48w↑1

Lyrics:

Rolling around at the speed of sound,
Got places to go, gotta follow my rainbow.
Can't stick around, have to keep moving on,
Guess what lies ahead, only one way to find out!
Must keep on moving ahead,
No time for guessing, follow my plan instead.
Trusting in what you can't see,
Take my lead I'll set you free.

Follow me, set me free,
Trust me and we will escape from the city.
I'll make it through, follow me.
Follow me, set me free,
Trust me and we will escape from the city.
I'll make it through prove it to you.

Follow me!
Oh yeah!

Danger is lurking around every turn,
Trust your feelings, got to live and learn.
I know with some luck that I'll make it through,
Got no other options, only one thing to do!
I don't care what lies ahead,
No time for guessing, follow my plan instead.
Find the next stage, no matter what that may be.
Take my lead, I'll set you free.

Follow me, set me free,
Trust me and we will escape from the city.
I'll make it through, follow me.
Follow me, set me free,
Trust me and we will escape from the city.
I'll make it through through, prove it to you.

Follow me!
Follow me!

All comments from YouTube:

@m4ng0ed

3y↑14.2K

This has such a “start of summer vacation, school’s out” vibe to it it’s unreal.

@laika9105

3y↑422

OMG yessss!!!! you described it perfectly!!

@kirbyofthestarsfan

3y↑353

I loved the song as a kid for that reason alone, summer themed rock is the best

@magicalkillerz9130

3y↑234

i think most song from 2000s to 2010s has that vibes

@cheemsdrip7478

3y↑88

School is almost over I only have like 1 or 2 months left

@Liam3072

3y↑129

@n o It's a thing of the late-90s/early 2000s rock/punk rock. By the mid-2000s that trend was already fading out.

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@Darksaviour

2y↑1.9K

One of the best opening levels in gaming history

@Ultimatedogfan

1y↑42

If not the best

@OmeleaffeGaming

1y↑16

Should stop Green hill from being used

@accounttosearcheverythinga9154

1y↑9

@Corrupted Rice but horrible but green hill is what makes sonic sonic

@OmeleaffeGaming

1y↑10

@account to search everything and comment aswell good point, I just want them to incorporate Green hill in a entirely different form

@sometf2player752

1y↑18

@account to search everything and comment aswell sonic dosnt need green hill zone to be sonic

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@stevenelmas8629

2y↑3K

The late 90´s, early 00´s feel is so strong on this one

@shiruotakuno28

2y↑62

Yeah, it's got a unique vibe that I can't explain. I've never played any sonic games, but I'm here anyways.

@muiscnight

2y↑30

Ya with a twist of 80s hair metal woven in between

@blueblur-om8vi

2y↑23

@Shiru Otakuno i belive the vibe is 2000s alt rock

@efrenzoleta9342

1y↑3

00's?

@Escapefromthecity-id9kc

1y↑10

@@user-kp3zm1ih1g Pop punk my friend. Pop punk.

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@DevyDev2004

2y↑4.6K

This HAS to be in Sonic Movie 3, Paramount c’mon!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

@mower2008

2y↑345

Agreed! This version. No remixes or covers by other artists.

@themagicalfox6

2y↑230

Also Live and Learn!

@GlitchmanVGM

2y↑68

This has to happen!!

@rotijuegos6765

2y↑34

i second this

@rotijuegos6765

2y↑52

they are probably gonna do it, since y'know, the ending

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@shiruotakuno28

2y↑914

Early 2000s rock had this indescrible sound to it... I adore it so much. <3

@wiggleflopbaker3855

1y↑5

Ikr

@worstedwoolens

1y↑6

Support your local slap bassists

@donovanhuey6829

1y↑3

sounds a bit more like pop imo (specifically power-pop)

@jeremyrosa2490

50w↑2

@Donovan Huey This is very much a 3rd wave ska song

@donovanhuey6829

50w↑1

@Jeremy Rosa 100% agree with that

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@AntFaiellaArt

1y↑1.5K

Who would've guess that this game would predict Yuji Naka's future in the worst way possible.

@kingdededeity

1y↑36

Wait what happened?

@XRTerra

1y↑329

@King Dededeity he got arrested, specifically because he was trading super secret information with a square enix insider.

@charlesmccoy4256

1y↑13

Wow

@danieljuries9473

1y↑12

Bruh😅😅😅🤣

@theoo.2019

1y↑6

who the hell is Yuji Naka?

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@AntFaiellaArt

3y↑7.6K

It’s 2021 now:

-Sonic Generations will be 10 years old this year.
-Sonic Adventure 2 will be 20 years old...
-The first Sonic game will be 30 year old this June....

Happy 30th Anniversary Sonic the Hedgehog!!!

@ivanbadger3770

3y↑30

And ur likes ar 10 years old

@ivanbadger3770

3y↑37

AND WHAT WHAT ABOUT OUR PLUMBER MARIO HUH HES JOING TO BE 36 YEARS OLD

@brandon6492

3y↑256

@Ivan Badger “and ur likes ar 10 year old” says the one who misspelled almost every word in the sentence

@brandon6492

3y↑75

@Ivan Badger and why are you commenting a Mario comment in a sonic comment in a sonic music video? You imbecile

@gooolixx

3y↑90

@Ivan Badger mhm but like nintendo kinda ruined his 35th and made it a trainwreck so um
yeah

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@ZombieDish

2y↑462

I'm not even a big Sonic fan but this song is just really good.

@thespooderhomie4481

1y↑4

Fr fr

@raphaelbrown6314

1y↑25

You don't have to be a big fan of sonic to like it ya know

@heatkingdom3053

1y↑24

That just shows you how good sonic music is lol

@doubleWmemes

30w↑1

same

@maxblack3023

28w

Same here

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@lalaemi2642

1y↑158

This song has been scientifically proven to raise a Sonic main’s skill by at least 200%

@debbiemartin1703

22w↑1

Speed o sound sonic or sonic the hedgehog

@foolishkovane

21w

As a Sonic main, I can vouch...

@johnc._9822

1y↑3.3K

Yuji Naka running from the cops:

@Gl1TCHC4M

1y↑269

Imagine a mod where yuji is in city escape

@carboncringelifeform7907

1y↑54

Based

@wanderer8435

1y↑105

This is probably what he had playing on the radio

@cozyvr

1y↑21

Lol

@CesarSaladBowl

1y↑30

THREE TIMES

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@SeventhPow3r

17w↑3

Saw the Sonic Symphony the other night. Having an entire theater sing along to this was such a magical experience.

@DSMTheEditor

15w

Same, I was at the San Francisco show this past Saturday and this performance was incredible. Especially in SF, since that stage is pretty familiar to us...

@churchwubwub

24w↑37

This song is just so good. Haven't heard it in a while but I just got chills at the "follow me, set me free" part. So glad this was a part of my childhood.

@winkoman3

3y↑1.9K

In terms of album composition, the extra emphasis in this song on the phrase "Live and Learn!" is actually genius. Considering that this song opens the game and Live and Learn is the epic finale to the game's soundtrack it provides the whole experience with a kind of completeness.
I definitely didn't notice that as a kid.

@slurpyboi3965

2y↑5

@mancini_2238

2y↑31

Probably because there was the "SCHRRRRRRCH" of the (snowboard? board? sandboard?) Sonic was on
Edit: I know it's a damn helicopter piece. I was just making the comment more dynamic by giving it a name.

@Chilidoglover578

2y↑3

@Mancini Bros Yeah because the audio itself is way louder than the music._.

@mancini_2238

2y↑6

@Sonic "Classic Sonic sound design where the music Is way louder than the voices"

@Chilidoglover578

@Mancini Bros Ikr lol

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@dreadstheechidna9227

2y↑53

Let's agree, this is without a doubt the best first level of a 3D Sonic game.
Just the fact that it has this WONDERFULL music and this incredible level designer already makes it the best level in the game, the best first level of 3D Sonic games and maybe one of the best first stages of any video game ever!

@kai8326

2y↑2

yeah

@LoliconSamalik

2y↑1

I dunno. I still have a soft spot for Emerald Coast. And if we wanna count spin-offs, Metal City from Riders

@GlitchedBruh_ManIsCrazy

40w↑2

idk, rooftop run - day from sonic unleashed was pretty good (sorry for being so late)

@rodrigopoblete9895

1y↑66

@rajnimadhyama9029

1y↑1

OMG THANKS 👍

@crackedatgames

25w↑1

you are such a W comment!!! this is m y favorite song in all thje of earths. GG I luv sonic

@matthewshipley739

2y↑125

The opening bassline gives me goosebumps every time!

Video game music is the best, fight me 👊

@user-ey4uv9bu8i

1y↑7

do u you know what's better than video game music??

me niether

@blueboy6075

1y↑1

@また後で exactly

@user-ey4uv9bu8i

1y↑1

An i wish all sonic games were as good as the sa games
I only played them this year but they are my fav games of all time
Sonic frontiers dissapointed us
Unless..........

@amberlynn1019

49w

Ayo homie ill help ya fight

@Red_Biker_Dude

17w

Why would anyone argue with someone who is speaking facts?

@TheKidwitguts

2y↑10

nothing can compare to loading this game up being 10 years old and jumping out of a helicopter to “snow”board onto the city streets as the “woo” in the beginning of the song and begins an amazing guitar riff, all while being chased by a giant truck towering over the buildings around you. truly made you feel like a badass for a brief moment in my ten year old brain

@snarryvader81

1y↑35

So many sweet, nostalgic childhood memories encapsulated in one song.

@NinjaGamer-dg6uf

3y↑1.3K

@boreragnarok4798

2y↑9

Thanks man

@GoodLuckHolly

2y↑14

We know the lyrics, thanks though

@obama5636

2y↑30

You forgot the W O O O O! at the start

@FriendlyTume

2y↑15

I hate being that person but I hate it SO MUCH when people use the wrong your/you’re

@OUCH293

2y↑8

If you need this you’re not a true sonic fan

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@flamingoodness4923

44w↑13

20 years later and this song STILL slaps. Literally the identity of sonic and for a damn good reason

@devingiles6597

40w

Heck yeah! I agree.

@bhb-gh6pj

2y↑78

This is overall one of the best songs of all time.

@ericfelds6291

2y↑4

It’s a fun song but uhmmm dude.....

@skudoblade

1y↑6

@Eric Felds no he's right

@darkdomi

@Eric Felds what’s a “fun” song?

@alkanadi

45w

@GameBoyAdvance10this

@sonicelchorizoconuntoquede4871

1y↑37

This feels so 90s-2000s but at the same time feels so timeless.

@JohnnyJr

2y↑45

I never fail to get goosebumps when I listen to this song. I have so many memories of playing this game over and over again.

@Kidkinsey

2y↑34

Such a iconic song and stage man. Truly a AMAZING game

@robotlorekeeper9880

5y↑5.3K

Every time, without fail. Every time i hear that "W O O O O O" my soul leaves my body

@RoseDingus

4y↑150

i just imagine game ending smash effect, speaking of smash

wheres the whoo
WHERE IS IT NINTENDO

@lemfrl

4y↑6

@Aldo Gutierrez Velazquez yes

@Rexthebrave

4y↑29

Same every time that kicks off i see a spiritual me running out of my room

@globallivestreaming20

4y↑4

Using Teen Sonic play on Sonic Forces: Speed Battle!

@ALPHATEAM76

3y↑10

OH YEAH

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@wolfcraft4221

2y↑22

@tonyd3752

2y↑48

I'll never forget playing this the day it came out. Special memories that are hard to get with how they make games nowadays.

@philkennedy5758

2y↑5

We may be in for sa2 on the big screen one day

@CantRead1

Wtf you mean by "nowadays"?

Boomer comment moment.

Elden Ring, RDR2, Spiderman PS4 etc. Are games that exist stfu.

@juneru2

@Phil Kennedy I would be so happy if this song was in Sonic 3. If not this at LEAST Live and Learn.

@remuspoman758

1y↑625

The song that plays as Yuji Naka tries to escape from jail

@astershake1162

1y↑12

Chris chan*

@remuspoman758

1y↑40

@/\/\aster Shake how about both

@DarthJosh

1y↑2

Lol

@renofheavens2

1y↑3

Damn lol

@bijuukage5700

1y↑1

why is he in jail

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@Alfre-Durst

1y↑314

I want a sitcom starring Yuji Naka and Chris Chan in prison where in every episode they try to escape with laugh tracks every 30 seconds.

@pepsiman3832

1y↑19

That would be hilarious

@theoo.2019

1y↑3

bro who is Yuji Naka and Chris Chan?

@levibull6063

1y↑44

@@theoo.2019 yuji naka helped with sonic games and was arrested recently for .. basically insider trading and chris chan ...
You dont want to know who chris chan is

@theoo.2019

@Levi Bull ohhh ok

@shoebill_j1283

1y↑1

This reminds me of The Daltons

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@peterrealar2.067

41w↑9

A true classic.

@joaquinlopez3420

5y↑1.9K

@dj_playz1771

5y↑9

Second part you wrote escape like this escaoe

@teepyteepers

5y↑3

You put trusing instead of trusting

@ChoboUnjeon

5y↑11

*find the next stage no matter what that may be

@GabePuratekuta

4y↑8

Japan: Take that, American traffic laws!

@steadybeats3435

4y↑7

You are my savior. From the depths of my soul, thank you.

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@MPeckification

2y↑4

I listen to this when my homeward commute is so, so aggravating.

“Trust me and we’ll escape from the city. I’ll make it through…”

For such a hype track, it actually helps me hold back any sort of road rage.

@gorfelbt

17w↑1

From the guitar string slide, to the bass riff, then the drums, and everything kicking in, this is a great song.

@itsddashrock

2y↑5

Song still goes hard to this day. Gives me goosebumps still too.

@lady_caiti

35w↑4

I made it a tradition to listen to this song on the first day of school while I was in college. Today is the start of my senior year! 🎉🎉

@iris_dt773

47w↑6

One of the best video games songs of all time 🔥

@MaggieCandy999

4y↑6.7K

It would be so cool if they included this song in the movie.

@carmencaty9183

4y↑47

MaggieCandy yeah.

@cressothegrey4354

4y↑125

The Sonic Dash Golden Bay Zone (from the movie) used an instrumental of it, so I think they will.

@cressothegrey4354

4y↑43

@Howard Radtodd considering the city from the movie is now in Sonic Forces Speed Battle and Sonic Dash and uses an instrumental of this, I find it quite likely.

@MaggieCandy999

4y↑4

Howard Radtodd here’s hoping. 🤞🏻

@EBTwitts

4y↑71

It's not, unfortunately. Missed opportunity.

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@leafmario4319

2y↑16

Can we just talk about perfect the intro is?
Right after talk about restraining and capturing sonic, the lyrics immediately start with a song about freedom

@thaslisadi9796

46w↑3

Tbh this is a W song it never gets old 👌👌

@JimmyMyKimchi

39w↑1

@BasedHonk

2y↑6

20 years later and this song still brings me the same joy it did when I was 5

@ZacharyAdamHendricks

2y↑14

@thegamerator10

4y↑2.8K

This was the theme song of our childhood.

Not just mine.

@angelnieves6548

3y↑8

Hell yeah it was lol

@thewingsoffried-om

3y↑6

Heh. Mine.

@ivanzuelo123

3y↑11

The theme of MY childhood is Dreamscape from 009 Sound System... I was born in 2006 and used to watch those notepad tutorials on 2009/2010.

@pudimafterall

3y↑6

OUR childhood.

@Ross-en2pk

3y↑3

Cheers Ill Drink to that

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@JakesGamingLaboratory

2y↑3

2022 & this song still a banger for us 90's kids 💯💯

@santiagoleon2718

1y↑3

THE VOLUME IS NEVER ENOUGH WHEN THIS PLAYS 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@SILVERONIN

2y↑6

First game I got with my GameCube and this song left a long lasting impact on me from the jump! ICONIC!!

@drakordarkstar383

28w↑3

i was born in the right generation to get to grow up with this wonderful game

@yellowvoltage_

2y↑311

This song is so iconic and so good. It’s memorable even if you aren’t a sonic fan. Every gamer knows this. It’s a vibe, a jam, and a bop.

@soulofflame9999

41w

that's not really true

@bradthehog9673

41w

⁠get out of here now this is one of the best sonic songs your not a og

@raiisleep

39w↑3

never actually played a sonic game and this is iconic

@soulofflame9999

39w

@bradthehog9673 Nah this song is hit or miss, and so is everything else in the franchise lmao

@therealMrA

30w↑2

Can confirm. I played Sonic Adventure 2: Battle at Wal-Mart back in 2002 and this song is the only thing I remember about that experience

@joelzerard

45w↑2

ESSA MÚSICA É SIMPLESMENTE INSANA

@blancstranger524

2y↑1

It hits so hard when you find a old song from a game you used to play and see that it’s around 20 years old. The nostalgia hits so hard that I have to take a few minute and just... remember the good old days. It hurts more when you start seeing everything you did like super Mario world for the snes and much more. Sometimes, just wishing you could go back to those moments.

@vidfreak727

2y↑6

Sonic Adventure 2 has survived the test of time!

@jacobstembaugh6270

2y↑1

Absolute banger, I've remembered this song since I was in middle school. I would replay the first level over and over just to listen to this song (and kick some sick tricks off of ramps)

@manuelmendoza6124

2y↑2

I remember playing this game on launch day. Such an amazing game. I miss the Dreamcast days.

@StardustSpectre

5y↑11.3K

It just occurred to me that, technically, Sonic is still a wanted criminal for the entirety of the game.

@tom_k_cook

5y↑952

Well, only Sonic can run from the law for PLENTY of games over the span of 20 years.

@spinybluepuffball3651

4y↑610

@ソラベストボーイ They thought he was Shadow, who before the game started, stole a chaos emerald

@LoneWolf-vc3iv

4y↑220

Poison Jab and then in Shadow the Hedgehog, he is just being treated as a hero again

@jackson2531

4y↑264

I bet Sonic got his name cleared somehow.

@MavenOathkeeper

4y↑433

@Jackson I imagine after preventing the whole A.R.K thing crashing into the planet, and finding out that it was Shadow and not Sonic who stole the emerald he would've been pardoned

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@thaddayyus

2y↑4

i played this during the last day of school. i straight up ran out of the building, blasting this at full volume, and ran to my house. best day of my life

@thaddayyus

@UrbanintrospectionYT dunno yet

@banker.2497

1y↑3

Used to rip SA2 with my cousin after school when we were kids. Randomly starting humming this beat today and god dammit does it hit the same as it always did.

@masonhildebrant7337

2y↑1

This is a awesome track! This is so nostalgic and a great level overall glad to see it in 30th anniversary symphony😊

@orpheusofthrace2304

42w↑8

The current theme song of Yuji Naka's career...

@oCanalDasHistoriasBloxOficial

2y↑1

@donkeyisalive00

4y↑774

This song encapsulates Sonic’s really peppy attitude with a bit of dedication, and bravery added into the mix. Sonic is dedicated to escaping the military who has wrongfully framed him for something that he did not do. As he runs through the city, he’s not scared of what stands in his way, destroying all of the evil military robots to escape the city. And Sonic does this skillfully and swiftly.

@christianmefford8816

4y↑3

Dang.

@boydrewboy741

4y↑24

Are they really evil though? They’re just misled. The president had a pic of him with sonic and tails so clearly there’s no animosity.

@AgusTTBlue

3y↑3

So meh

@curse7469

3y↑28

Sonic just does whatever Sonic wants, in Sonic and the Black Knight he said he didn't mind being a bad guy if it meant doing what he wanted. I like that about him.

@zau64

3y↑12

Maybe in YOUR game he did it skillfully.

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@apaolillo1

2y↑8

@Handley482

I😮😂😅😮🎉😅🎉😅😅🎉😅😢😅😅🎉😅🎉😢😅😅😢😅😢😅😢😅🎉😅🎉😅🎉😅🎉

@PinoyPhill

2y↑4

Literally one of the songs that inspired me to sing in rock bands

@encryptedaviation1452

2y↑4

Sonic Adventure 2 isnt just a sonic game. Its different. Its sooo good. Its a cooler more hipster sonic game that all ages can enjoy. Pure good game right here.

@DuckandDogGaming

48w↑1

@DeniseNovais946

38w↑1

Essa Música sempre vai esta marcado na Série Sonic

@dontoverthink4766

3y↑547

none of the remix's can beat the original. nothing can compare to the amount of pure soul is put into this version.

@Xx_marioboi_Xx

2y↑14

Agreed no other sonic song has ever been able to top this masterpiece

@omnipotentowlproductions

2y↑6

@Alienboi2005 fan his world.

@Hugo-yz1vb

1y↑8

I don't know man this song makes me happy but the Generations and 30th Anniversary Symphony make me feel like I'm in heaven

@postboy2242

1y↑1

Generations is better

@SonGoku-qn1nc

1y↑3

@POSTBOY Nah

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@dorkthehedgehog

2y↑10

Brings me back to 2017 when I became a Sonic fan. My introductions were Sonic 3 & K and this song. Crush 40 in the symphony was amazing

@Brave_New_Tube

45w↑1

An old childhood friend had a SA2 demo disc for Dreamcast and I remember replaying it over and over at his house for like an hour or two straight when I played it the first time. That level plus that this song made millions upon millions of new Sonic fans around that time, me included

@joelsavoie8641

18w

Very similar experience, except it was my brother's dream cast and the disk was scratched lol. What I wouldda given to play the rest of that game back then lol

@Nickrapq

40w↑2

This is my favorite song to play as I speed through the school zone.

@LesmondesduJV

First time Iplayer this first stage in Sonic Adventure 2 with this song I was litterally blasted away! Still such an amazing son even today!

@NickGosline

27w

I remember play this game as a kid and this was my favorite soundtrack. Brings back all the 2000's kid nostalgia!

@ridleylegassy

4y↑3.5K

The opening “WHOOOO!” and “AWE YEAH!” absent in Smash Ultimate. We need to make a petition to add the proper song cuz it ain’t City Escape without it

@spiky724

4y↑38

Smash Ultimate uses the song that is used in SA2

@ridleylegassy

4y↑73

spikycool yes and no. Yes because it’s the same but no because it’s missing the whoo and awe yeah. Go listen to the opening of this and the opening of the smash version

@spiky724

4y↑86

@Ridley Legassy Smash is using the version of the song that is used in actual gameplay of SA2 (Stage: 01 City Escape) which doesn't feature the iconic "Whoooo!" and "Awe yeah!".

City Escape Level for reference. https://youtu.be/D1jHA2Itfbw

@jamesrgamesoffical

4y↑41

You only hear the "WHOOOOO!" and "OH YEAH!" after getting speed shoes or invincibility and it runs out but when you first go to the level it doesn't have it

@ridleylegassy

4y↑12

James R games you hear it in the level and the soundtrack. If the song ever loops back to the beginning, you don’t hear the “WHOOOO” and “AW YEAH!” Edit: I’m wrong

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@silastischer5938

2y↑2

The best song I hear with my son when we go drive Camping outside of the City.

@israelmcclain8097

31w

As someone who’s never played Sonic Adventure 2, I have to say: This is single-handedly the best video game song I’ve ever heard.

@jasonkrajniak5855

This song never gets old.

@CreeperRebaixado8899

36w

Essa musíca arrepia até a alma

@Cheese_Meister

49w

This song gets stuck in my head once a week, for years.

@mikeyisbombable

5y↑2.9K

Please rise for the National Anthem

@nebby1988

4y↑5

🤣🤣😂😂

@carmencaty9183

4y↑5

Lol😆

@DontDisapPyrrha

4y↑23

Please this is Earth’s anthem

@thatbeefman8042

4y↑4

No this is a anthem

https://youtu.be/x0I7gwkxryo

@thatbeefman8042

4y↑1

Abdurrahman Jamous it’s not undertale

It’s mother or earthbound

Megalovania first appeared in 2009 called dr Andonuts rage, in earthbound Halloween hack

Sonic fan

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@Aqua-ud4wi

1y↑2

I loved this song so much

@Jessiswatchingyou

1y↑2

patiently waiting for a re-release of sonic adventure 2 so I can relive my childhood 😭

@TheRebelTitan55

48w

I'm ashamed it will never happen

@oreomerchant6600

1y↑6

WHY IS THIS SONG SO GOOD

@juicynoodlez

2y↑17

No matter how old I am I am never to old for this song

@RobotPilots

4y↑961

If anyone ask me what rock sounded like in the early 2000s, I'll just show them this.

@MINUSENN

4y↑21

Bro I was about to say this was in 1999 but I realised this was SA2

@Zar1ya

4y↑1

u know there's others too, right?

@sirquacksalot6463

4y↑15

You mean late 90's and very early 00's

@morningbowl3156

3y↑6

@Anôn Imo Are you sure? Rock is still relevant, even if you're not getting recommended any of it. There are many artists who make music in the rock genre.

@purplehaze4942

3y↑1

@Scribble You are right. Metallica and others are still going

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@BeAltyrnative

2y↑4

The bass line slaps way too hard. What a classic.

@2shy2guy52

1y↑2

No matter how wierd the edgy ocs get or how many unfinished games get released, I will always attest that the sonic soundtracks hit every single time

@AstronomyKnow

48w↑3

I'm a sonic fan. I can only say THAT THIS IS THE BEST MUSIC I HAVE EVER HEARD!

@MansterMan

42w

E.G.G.M.A.N.?

@xboyindahouse

2y↑8

Hope we hear this awesome theme in Sonic 3 (the movie)

@YWFilmProductions

Whoever wrote this brilliant song is responsible for so many happy memories and feelings. God bless that person and I hope he is happy.

@angelicalfox5165

4y↑440

I want this song to play at the end credits of my life.

@MrG0917

4y↑10

Noted

@funnysonicman

4y↑15

It will be done.

@prest01

4y↑8

ill tell god you want that then

@watson6919

4y↑4

I wish my end credits song is Lazy days-Living in the paradise

@Messorems_Joker

3y↑2

I’m glad I’m not the only one.

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@reveyton

2y↑1

Melhor trilha sonora

@John-sy5ds

17w↑1

I can sing this hole song without lyrics everytime because I love city escape's music

@slowpoke8585

16w

I've always liked Sonic music during the Genesis era, but when I first played Sonic Adventure 2, I was blown away by this stage! I was like, "HOLY SHIT! AN ACTUAL SONG!?!?". That's when I REALLY delved deep into Sonic music! Mario may have the better overall game library, but Sonic music will NEVER be beat!

@CleafKnowsVLOGS_nl

This song brings back so many childhood memories!

@akua5534

2y↑2

i revisit this song every time i feel depressed and it cures me almost immediately.

@SuperTallBird

3y↑64

That opening bass is just super iconic at this point

@evanroldan9566

2y↑45

If this plays in Sonic movie 3, I'll die happy

@gracejohnson7345

2y↑4

I'll never forget that song

@theshypuppet

2y↑1

Sometimes I wish that I was born in the early 2000's so that I could grow up with these amazing games

@insertverycoolhandle

29w

damn, this makes me wanna cry... i remember i only had the demo version of sa2 only containing this level, so this song is burned into my brain at this point. me and my brother would always speculate on how to "play as shadow" because it was a demo obviously the dark story wasn't available lmao, god i miss those days...