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.
Sonic Heroes
Crush 40 Lyrics
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Yet my feet don't touch the ground
Seein' the world spinnin' upside down
A mighty crash without a sound
I can feel your every rage
Step aside, I'll turn the page
Breaking through your crazy maze
Watch me rule the night away
Watch me save the day
Feel my storm is getting close
Headin' your way!
Sonic Heroes! Sonic Heroes!
Bind you, confine you, defying your reign!
Sonic Heroes! Sonic Heroes!
Setting the stage for a hero's parade!
I won't even hesitate
A second left to alter fate
You try to strike but a bit too late
I got you hooked by my own bait
Watch me rule the night away
Watch me save the day
Feel my storm is getting close
Headin' your way!
Sonic Heroes! Sonic Heroes!
Bind you, confine you, defying your reign!
Sonic Heroes! Sonic Heroes!
Setting the stage for a hero's parade!
You can bet there ain't no doubt
As the words spill from the mouth of a hero
I can chase another day
Fight you all the way like a hero!
And together we stand strong no matter how
No one can bring us down hey!
Sonic Heroes! Sonic Heroes!
Bind you, confine you, defying your reign!
Sonic Heroes! Sonic Heroes!
Setting the stage for a hero's parade!
Sonic Heroes! (heroes! heroes)
Sonic Heroes! (heroes! heroes)
Give us a reason and we'll be on our way!
The lyrics of "Sonic Heroes" by Crush 40 are a celebration of triumph and empowerment over adversity. The lines in the song are an expression of the courage, determination, and fearlessness required to overcome obstacles and rise above the negativity that surrounds us.
The opening stanza of the song talks about the sense of being untethered and feeling unencumbered by the stresses of daily life. The singer describes a world that is upside down, yet does not lose their footing. The next two stanzas are focused on using rage as a motivator of change, and fighting through the hurdles that society has set up, like a maze. The chorus is a triumphant declaration of being a hero that is going to save the day, no matter what it takes. The final stanza is a challenge to the listener to join in the fight against obstacles and to pursue their goals with the same determination as the singer.
Overall, "Sonic Heroes" is about believing in oneself and the power of one's inner strength to overcome anything that would try to hold them back. It’s about standing up, taking charge, and pushing forward.
Line by Line Meaning
What goes up must come down
Everything that rises must eventually fall
Yet my feet don't touch the ground
I feel euphoria without physical sensations
Seeing the world spinning upside down
Observing the world with a different perspective
A mighty crash without a sound
A great impact that makes no noise
I can feel your every rage
I can sense your intense anger
Step aside I'll turn the page
Please give me space, I'm moving on to a new chapter
Breaking through your crazy maze
Overcoming your complex obstacles
Like a laser beam my eyes on you
Focused and determined to achieve my goal
Watch me rule the night away
Observe me dominate in the dark
Watch me save the day
Observe me rescue others from danger
Feel my storm is getting close
Sensing my power approaching
Heading your way
Coming towards you
Sonic heroes
The heroic characters in the Sonic series
Bind you confine you defying your reign
Limiting your restrictions, disobeying your authority
Setting the stage for a hero's parade
Preparing for a grand celebration of heroism
I won't even hesitate
I will act without delay or doubt
A second left to alter fate
A brief moment to change destiny
You try to strike but a bit too late
You attempted to attack, but it's too slow
I got you hooked by my own bait
I trapped you with my own trickery
You can bet there ain't no doubt
There is absolutely no uncertainty
As the words spill from the mouth of a hero
The statements of a champion
I can chase another day
I can pursue another chance
Fight you all the way
Combat with everything I have
And together we stand tall no matter how
As a united force, we rise above any challenge
No one can bring us down...
We will not be defeated
Give us a reason we'll be on our way
If there's a cause, we will take action and leave
Lyrics © HINGE NECK PUBLISHING
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