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.

Fuel Me
Crush 40 Lyrics

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I can feel you comin' up on my heels
Can you feel the thunder behind my wheels?
Just you try to take me
Just you try and take me!
I will dust you back right where you came.

One way, my way.
Your way, don't even try!

Feel my fever burning you up inside...
Taste my passion, floor you passin' by!
Eat my bitter-sweet dust,
Hear my roaring fuel thrust!
Ain't no way you ever gettin' by!

One way, my way.
Your way, don't even try!

All in all, you're time is a-runnin' out.
You will just leave here without!
Runnin' down on the final pace,
Run you out into last place!
Fuel me, I can't live without [it]!

One way, my way.
Your way, don't even try!

All in all, you're time is a-runnin' out.
You will just leave here without!
Runnin' down on the final pace,

Run you out into last place!
Fuel me, I can't live without [it]!

Overall Meaning

The song "Fuel Me" by Crush 40 is an upbeat and lively track, with highly motivational lyrics that aim to inspire listeners to reach new heights in their personal and professional lives. The song's lyrics revolve around the theme of competition, with the singer challenging a rival to try and take him on in a race. The lyrics speak of the singer's confidence in his abilities, and his determination to come out on top no matter what.

The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the sentiment of there being only one way, the singer's way, and that the rival should not even try to compete. This demonstrates the singer's unwavering conviction in his own abilities and his refusal to back down in the face of a challenge. The verse speaks of the intense sensations the singer feels as he races, with language such as "feel my fever burning you up inside" and "taste my passion."

Overall, the song is an anthem for anyone in a competitive arena, urging them to fuel their passion and determination to come out on top.

Line by Line Meaning

I can feel you comin' up on my heels
I sense your presence getting closer to me

Can you feel the thunder behind my wheels?
Are you aware of the power and force that my vehicle has?

Just you try to take me
You can attempt to defeat me

Just you try and take me!
I dare you to try and defeat me

I will dust you back right where you came.
I will make you regret your attempt to defeat me

Feel my fever burning you up inside...
Experience my intense passion that fuels my drive to win

Taste my passion, floor you passin' by!
You will feel the strength of my passion and speed as I pass you by

Eat my bitter-sweet dust,
You will be left behind in my wake

Hear my roaring fuel thrust!
Listen to the powerful sound of my vehicle as it speeds forward

Ain't no way you ever gettin' by!
You will never be able to surpass me