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.

I Am… All of Me
Crush 40 Lyrics

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I see no, hear no evil,
Black writings on the wall,
Unleashed a million faces,
And one by one they fall,

Black hearted evil,
Brave hearted hero,
I am all, I am all, I am,

(I... I... I...)

I am,

Here we go buddy,
Here we go buddy,
Here we go,
Here we go buddy,
Here we go,

Go ahead and try to see through me,
Do it if you dare,
One step forward, two steps back,
I'm here (One step forward, two steps back)

Do it... Do it... Do it... Do it...

Can you see all of me?
Walk into my mysteries?
Step inside and hold on for dear life,
Do you remember me?
Capture you, or set you free?
I am all, I am all of me
(I am all, I am all of me)

I am... I am, I'm all of me,
I am... I am, I'm all of me,
I am... I am, I'm all of me,

I see and feel the evil,
My hands will crush'em all,
You think you have the answer,
I laugh and watch you fall,

Black hearted evil,
Brave hearted hero,
I am all, I am all I am,

(I... I... I...)

I am,

Here we go buddy,
Here we go buddy,
Here we go,
Here we go buddy,
Here we go,

Go ahead and try to see through me,
Do it if you dare,
One step forward two steps back,
I'm here, (One step forward, two steps back)

Do it... Do it... Do it... Do it...

Can you see all of me?
Walk into my mysteries?
Step inside and hold on for dear life,
Do you remember me?
Capture you or set you free?
I am all, I am all of me,
(I am, I am all of me)

I am... I am, I'm all of me,
I am... I am, I'm all of me,
I am... I am, I'm all of me,

(Here We Go...)

I am...
I am everyone, everywhere, anyhow, any way, any will, any day...
I am...
I am everyone, everywhere, anyhow, any way, any will, any day...
I am! I am! I am!
I am! I am! I am!

I am!

Do it... Do it... Do it... Do it...

Can you see all of me?
Walk into my mysteries?
Step inside and hold on for dear life.
Do you remember me?
Capture you, or set you free?
I am all, I am all of me.
(I am, I am all of me!)

I am... I am, I'm all of me,
I am... I am, I'm all of me,
I am... I am, I'm all of me,

(Here We Go...)

I am, I am, I'm all of me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Crush 40's song "I Am... All of Me" talk about the two sides of the same person, portraying the struggle between good and evil that exists inside every human. The lines "I see no, hear no evil, black writings on the wall" sets the tone for the rest of the song, introducing the idea of evil and darkness lurking around. The next line, "unleashed a million faces, and one by one they fall" creates a vivid image of many people succumbing to the darkness. The chorus then sets up the premise of the song, with the repeating phrase "black hearted evil, brave hearted hero, I am all, I am all, I am". This chorus reinforces the idea that we all have good and bad inside us.

The next verses use imagery of crushing evil and showing strength against it: "My hands will crush'em all, You think you have the answer, I laugh and watch you fall". The bridge then asks the listener to see through the person singing, to try to understand them better. The chorus then repeats, with a sense of defiance towards anyone who doubts the strength of the singer.

Overall, the lyrics of "I Am... All of Me" are a powerful exploration of the struggles within every individual to overcome their darker tendencies and become the best version of themselves.

Line by Line Meaning

I see no, hear no evil
I am not affected by the wickedness around me

Black writings on the wall
Signs of dark times are all around me

Unleashed a million faces
There are countless people facing struggles and battles

And one by one they fall
Despite their strength, those people slowly succumb to their challenges

Black hearted evil, brave hearted hero
There are those who are evil, and those who bravely oppose them

Can you see all of me? Walk into my mysteries?
Are you willing to fully understand and accept who I am?

Step inside and hold on for dear life
Be prepared for a tumultuous journey

Capture you, or set you free?
Will I bring you down or help you rise up?

I am all, I am all of me
I am complex and layered, with all my strengths and flaws

I am everyone, everywhere, anyhow, any way, any will, any day...
I am all-encompassing, with the ability to be anything and everything

Contributed by William L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.