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.
Never Turn Back
Crush 40 Lyrics
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Whoa whoa whoa yeah
Whoa whoa whoa yeah
Whoa yeah
Whoa whoa whoa yeah
Whoa whoa whoa yeah
It's been a long, rough road
And I'm finally here
I move an inch forward
Feels like a year
Everything I feel seems so unreal
Is it true?
Is it true?
I take one step forward
And two steps back
Got a hundred thousand pounds
Sitting on my back
Up, down, all around
Don't know quite what to do
To get through
But I'm on my way
On my way
On my way
On my way
Here I am, here I am
Made it to the end of you
Never had a chance while I'm around
No! No!
No, no, no, no!
Well, now I'll never turn back, I'll never turn back
I'll never turn that way
No matter how life tries to face me
I'll turn the other way
Now and then, now and then
My head starts to spin, starts to spin
But I'll never turn back again
No! No!
From this moment on, moment on
I am moving on, moving on
And I'll never turn back
No!
Whoa whoa whoa yeah
Whoa whoa whoa yeah
Whoa whoa whoa yeah
I guess I'm doing all right and I'm on my way
Facing every moment day by day
Take a chance, slip on by, got no time to answer why
Head straight, I head straight
What will I become if I don't look back
Give myself a reason for this and that
I can learn, no U-turn, I will stay right here where I'm at, where I'm at
But I'm on my way
On my way
On my way
On my way
Here I am
Made it to the end of you
Never had a chance while I'm around
No! No!
No, no, no, no!
Well now I'll never turn back, I'll never turn back
I never turn that way
No matter how life tries to face me
I'll turn the other way
Now and then, now and then
My head starts to spin, starts to spin
But I'll never turn back again
No! No!
From this moment on, moment on
I am moving on, moving on
And I'll never turn back
No!
Whoa whoa whoa yeah
Whoa whoa whoa yeah
Whoa whoa whoa yeah
I'll, I'll, I'll never turn back!
The lyrics of "Never Turn Back" by Crush 40 describe the difficult journey towards a goal, and the determination to keep moving forward, no matter how hard things may become. The singer reflects on the obstacles they have faced, both internal and external, and acknowledges the doubts and uncertainties that sometimes arise. Despite this, they remain committed to their path, refusing to turn back or give up.
The repetition of the phrase "on my way" throughout the song emphasizes the sense of purpose and direction that the singer feels, and the chorus underscores their resolute determination to overcome any challenges that may arise. The lyrics also suggest a willingness to take risks and embrace new experiences, with lines like "Take a chance, slip on by" and "I can learn, no U-turn."
Overall, "Never Turn Back" is a song about perseverance, self-belief, and the power of determination. It encourages listeners to keep striving towards their goals, no matter how difficult the journey may be.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a long, rough road
The journey so far has been difficult
And I'm finally here
But I have reached my destination
I move an inch forward
Making progress seems slow
Feels like a year
It takes too much effort to move ahead
Everything I feel seems so unreal
The situation is surreal
Is it true?
I wonder if I can trust what I am experiencing
I take one step forward
I continue to move forward
And two steps back
But there are setbacks along the way
Got a hundred thousand pounds
There is a heavy burden on me
Sitting on my back
I am weighed down by this burden
Up, down, all around
The journey has its ups and downs
Don't know quite what to do
I am uncertain how to proceed
To get through
To overcome these obstacles
Here I am, here I am
But despite everything, I have arrived
Never had a chance while I'm around
I will not let anything stop me now
No! No!
I am resolute and determined
Well, now I'll never turn back, I'll never turn back
I have decided to move forward and not look back
No matter how life tries to face me
Regardless of the challenges I will encounter
I'll turn the other way
I will face them with resilience and head-on
My head starts to spin, starts to spin
Sometimes it can be overwhelming
But I'll never turn back again
Despite this, I will keep moving forward
From this moment on, moment on
I am determined to start anew
I am moving on, moving on
I will not be held back by my past
And I'll never turn back
I will not repeat the same mistakes
I guess I'm doing all right and I'm on my way
Reflecting back, I am content with how far I've come
Facing every moment day by day
I am taking it one day at a time
Take a chance, slip on by, got no time to answer why
I must seize opportunities and not dwell on the 'what ifs'
Head straight, I head straight
I remain focused on where I am going
What will I become if I don't look back
I must move forward to grow and develop
Give myself a reason for this and that
I must find motivation and purpose to move forward
I can learn, no U-turn, I will stay right here where I'm at, where I'm at
I am capable of growing and changing without giving up
I'll, I'll, I'll never turn back!
I am resolute in my decision to move forward and never look back
Contributed by Ethan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.