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.
In The Lead
Crush 40 Lyrics
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It makes me feel good
So many people root for me
It sets my heart on fire
Turn it up, bring the noise
Huge crowds goes wild
There's gonna be some action
Kick out the lead and not be let to wait
Gettin' ready for the shakin' up
I'm playin' game with heart and soul
All the way that's (the) only way to go
Let's get it on, 'cause it's showtime
I'm here to be dreams come true
Where the crowds screams so loud
You'll never know how good it feels
It keeps me going strong
I always run like hell
To serve my every need
I always believe in myself
There's nothing I can't do
Kick out the lead and not be let to wait
Gettin' ready for the shakin' up
I'm playin' game with heart and soul
All the way that's (the) only way to go
Let's get it on, 'cause it's showtime
Guitar Solo
Kick out the lead and not be let to wait
Gettin' ready for the shakin' up
I'm playin' game with heart and soul
All the way that's (the) only way to go
Let's get it on!
There ain't no way to stop
Nothin's gonna keep me down
There's no limits for me
Nothin's gonna stand in my way
In "In The Lead" by Crush 40, the lyrics are about the excitement and adrenaline that come from performing in front of a huge crowd. The opening lines "Eyes of the world staring at me, it makes me feel good, so many people root for me, it sets my heart on fire" describe the feeling of validation that comes from having so many people watching and supporting the performer. The lyrics also mention the anticipation and excitement that build as the crowd gets louder and the performer gets ready to kick off the show.
The chorus of the song encourages the performer to "kick out the lead and not be let to wait," suggesting that they should give it everything they've got without holding back. The idea is to bring energy and excitement to the show and to play with heart and soul. The lyrics make it clear that performing for an audience is the performer's dream, and that they're willing to give 110% to make it happen.
Overall, the song is about the thrill of performing in front of a big crowd and the motivation it provides to pursue one's dreams with passion and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
Eyes of the world staring at me
I enjoy being the center of attention and having everyone's eyes on me
It makes me feel good
Having people root for me makes me feel happy and confident
So many people root for me
There are many people who support and believe in me
It sets my heart on fire
The support I receive fuels my passion and motivation
Turn it up, bring the noise
Make some noise and get the crowd excited
Huge crowds goes wild
The large crowd reacts with enthusiasm to the performance
There's gonna be some action
It's going to be an exciting and energetic performance
It's time to have some fun
It's time to enjoy the moment and have a good time
Kick out the lead and not be let to wait
Take charge and don't hesitate to make a move
Gettin' ready for the shakin' up
Prepare for a thrilling and intense experience
I'm playin' game with heart and soul
I'm fully invested and committed to the performance
All the way that's (the) only way to go
I'm putting in all my effort and going all the way
Let's get it on, 'cause it's showtime
It's time to perform and put on a great show
I'm here to be dreams come true
I want to inspire and make people's dreams come true with my performance
Where the crowds screams so loud
The enthusiastic reaction from the crowd is very loud and exciting
You'll never know how good it feels
Only I can truly understand how amazing it feels to perform and have such support
It keeps me going strong
The support from the crowd motivates and energizes me
I always run like hell
I put in a lot of hard work and effort to achieve my goals
To serve my every need
I am dedicated to achieving success and fulfilling my dreams
I always believe in myself
I have confidence in my abilities and believe in myself
There's nothing I can't do
I am capable and confident to achieve anything I set out to do
There ain't no way to stop
Nothing can get in the way or prevent me from achieving my goals
Nothin's gonna keep me down
I am strong and resilient, and won't let setbacks bring me down
There's no limits for me
I have the potential to achieve great things and there are no limits to what I can do
Nothin's gonna stand in my way
I am determined to overcome any obstacles and achieve my goals
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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