Open Your Heart
Sonic Team/Crush 40 Lyrics
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Danger, water rising
Clamor, sirens wailing
It's such a bad sign
Shadows of dark creatures
Steel clouds, floating in the air
People run for shelter
What's gonna happen to us?
All the steps we take
All the moves we make
All the pain at stake
I see the chaos for everyone
Who are we?
What can we do?
You and I are the same in the way that
We have our own styles and we won't change
Yours is filled with evil, and mine is not
There is no way I can lose
Can't hold on much longer
But I will never let go
I know it's a one way track
Tell me now how long this will last
I'm not gonna think this way
Nor will I count on others
Close my eyes and feel them burn
Now I see what I gotta do
Open your heart, it's gonna be alright
Ancient cities blazing
Shadows keep attacking
Little children crying
Confusion, hopeless anger
I don't know why you got me
But you drive me crazy
All your cunning tricks make me sick
You won't have it your own way
Can't hold on much longer
But I will never let go
I know it's a one way track
Tell me now how long this will last
I'm not gonna think this way
Nor will I count on others
Close my eyes and feel them burn
Now I see what I gotta do
Open your heart, and you will see
If it won't stop
There will be no future for us
It's hearts tied down by
All the hate, gotta set it free
I know it's a one way track
Tell me now how long this will last
Close my eyes and feel them burn
Now I see what I gotta do
Gotta open your heart dude!
Can't hold on much longer
But I will never let go
I know it's a one way track
Tell me now how long this will last
I'm not gonna think this way
Nor will I count on others
Close my eyes and feel them burn
Now I see what I gotta do
Open your heart, it's gonna be alright
Open your heart
Open your heart
The song "Open Your Heart" by Sonic Team/Crush 40 is a fast-paced and high-energy track that was released as the main theme song for the video game "Sonic Adventure" in 1998. The lyrics set the tone for the game by describing a world in chaos and danger, with thunder, rain and lightning, danger, water rising and clamors of sirens wailing as a bad sign. Shadows of dark creatures and steel clouds floating in the air create a gloomy atmosphere, and the chorus asks "Who are we? What can we do?" The singer of the game faces challenges and danger but remains determined not to give up, as they say "I'm not gonna think this way, nor will I count on others. Close my eyes and feel them burn, now I see what I gotta do. Open your heart, it's gonna be alright."
As the song progresses, the lyrics describe ancient cities blazing, shadows attacking, and little children crying. The singer acknowledges their opponent, who drives them crazy with their cunning tricks, but refuses to cave in, saying "You won't have it your own way." The final chorus declares that there will be no future for us if the hate continues, urging the listener to "Open your heart, and you will see." The song ends with a final plea to "Open your heart" and repeated calls to the chorus.
Overall, "Open Your Heart" is a powerful and inspirational song that urges the listener to remain strong in the face of adversity and to overcome hate with an open heart. Its intense pace and driving beat perfectly capture the sense of urgency and danger that defines "Sonic Adventure," and its timeless message of resilience and hope continue to resonate with fans to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Thunder, rain and lightning
The weather is very harsh and violent, indicating that something bad is coming.
Danger, water rising
The danger is increasing, just like the water level is getting higher.
Clamor, sirens wailing
The noise is overwhelming and alarming, with sirens blaring in the background.
It's such a bad sign
All of these events suggest that something terrible is about to happen.
Shadows of dark creatures
Mysterious and ominous creatures are lurking in the shadows.
Steel clouds, floating in the air
The dark clouds resemble metal, further highlighting the danger and uncertainty of the situation.
People run for shelter
Everyone is scared and trying to find safety from the impending danger.
What's gonna happen to us?
There is a sense of fear and uncertainty about what is going to occur to those involved.
All the steps we take
Everything we do has a consequence and leads us towards a specific outcome.
All the moves we make
Our actions are important and can heavily impact the situation we find ourselves in.
All the pain at stake
There is a lot at risk, and the potential consequences could be painful.
I see the chaos for everyone
The turmoil and confusion affect everyone involved.
Who are we?
We question our identity and role in this situation.
What can we do?
We feel helpless and wonder if there is anything we can do to improve the outcome.
You and I are the same in the way that
Although we may be different, we share similarities and are connected.
We have our own styles and we won't change
We embrace our individuality and don't intend to conform to the standards of others.
Yours is filled with evil, and mine is not
There are clear distinctions between our morals and intentions.
There is no way I can lose
I am confident in my abilities and cannot be defeated.
Can't hold on much longer
The situation is becoming increasingly difficult to bear.
But I will never let go
Despite the hardship, I will remain steadfast and perseverant.
I know it's a one way track
The path may be uncertain, but it leads forward without turning back.
Tell me now how long this will last
We yearn for answers regarding the duration and potential outcome of the situation.
I'm not gonna think this way
I refuse to let my thoughts fall into a negative and defeated mindset.
Nor will I count on others
I will not rely solely on others to resolve this situation or save me from it.
Close my eyes and feel them burn
The pain and turmoil are overwhelming, but I refuse to be consumed by them.
Now I see what I gotta do
I have realized my purpose and what actions I must take to overcome the situation.
Open your heart, it's gonna be alright
We must be open and receptive to the situation, and trust that everything will turn out okay.
Ancient cities blazing
The destruction extends even to historically significant locations.
Shadows keep attacking
The source of danger and turmoil continues to threaten us.
Little children crying
The innocence of children is being impacted by the chaos and destruction around them.
Confusion, hopeless anger
The situation is causing distress and frustration, with little hope for a positive outcome.
I don't know why you got me
I'm unsure why I am involved in this situation and what my role is.
But you drive me crazy
The situation is causing me to feel overwhelmed and desperate for resolution.
All your cunning tricks make me sick
The cunning and manipulative actions of the source of the turmoil are frustrating and unsettling.
You won't have it your own way
The source of the turmoil will not be victorious and successful in their efforts to control the situation.
Open your heart, and you will see
We must be willing to be vulnerable and open to both the situation and others involved.
If it won't stop
If the situation continues without resolution,
There will be no future for us
Our future and survival is dependent on resolving the situation.
It's hearts tied down by
Our emotions and well-being are being constricted and negatively impacted by the situation.
All the hate, gotta set it free
We must release our negative emotions and let go of hatred to resolve the situation.
Gotta open your heart dude!
We must have an open and willing mindset to overcome the situation.
Open your heart, it's gonna be alright
We must trust in the power of openness and vulnerability to overcome the situation and find resolution.
Open your heart
Be vulnerable and receptive to both the situation and others involved.
Lyrics © HINGE NECK PUBLISHING
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@ichigokurosaki7762
Thunder, rain, and lightning
Danger, water rising
Clamor, sirens wailing
It's such a bad sign
Shadows of dark creatures
Steel clouds floating in the air
People run for shelter
What's gonna happen to us?
All the steps we take, all the moves we make, all the pain at stake
I see the chaos for everyone who are we what can we do
You and I are same in the way that we have our own styles that we won't change
Yours is filled with evil and mine's not, there is no way I can lose
Can't hold on much longer, but I will never let go
I know it's a one way track, tell me now how long this'll last
I'm not gonna think this way, nor will I count on others
Close my eyes and feel it burn, now I see what I've gotta do
Open your heart, it's gonna be alright
Ancient city blazing
Shadows keep attacking
Little children crying
Confusion, hopeless anger
I don't know what it can be, but you drive me crazy
All your cunning tricks make me sick, you won't have it your own way
Can't hold on much longer, but I will never let go
I know it's a one way track, tell me now how long this'll last
I'm not gonna think this way, nor will I count on others
Close my eyes and feel it burn, now I see what I've gotta do
Open your heart, and you'll see!
INSTRUMENTALAll right! Yeah
If it won't stop, there will be no future for us
Its heart is tied down by all the hate, gotta set him free
I know it's a one way track, tell me now how long this'll last
Close my eyes and feel it burn, now I see what I've gotta do
Gotta open your heart, dude!
Can't hold on much longer, but I will never let go
I know it's a one way track, tell me now how long this'll last
I'm not gonna think this way, nor will I count on others
Close my eyes and feel it burn, now I see what I've gotta do
Open your heart, it's gonna be alright! Yeah!
Open your heart!
Open your heart!
Yeah, yeah yeaaaaahh...
@schnitzel-mn4xb
Lyrics with google translate:
Yaa-
That's normal!
Lightning, rain and thunder
Be careful, the water will rise
Unfortunately, the siren disappeared
Bad symptoms
The shadow of the dark creature
The cloud of arms was in the sky.
He ran away
What about our heads?
Every step we take, every step we take
All pain is in jeopardy
I saw chaos among everyone
About us? What can be done?
You and I are one
We have a style that will not change
Your number is full of evil, not mine
There is no way to lose
I can't keep up
(But I won’t accept it!)
I knew it was a road trip
(Tell me how much!)
I do not think so
(I don’t believe others!)
I closed my eyes and felt a burning sensation
(Now I know what to do!)
Open your heart and everything will be fine!
The old city is on fire
His shadow continued
The little boy was crying
Complicated, hopeless
I don’t know exactly what it is
But you are angry with me
All the tricks of the scam hurt me
You can't do that
I can't keep up
(But I won’t accept it!)
I knew it was a road trip
(Tell me how much!)
I do not think so
(I don’t believe others!)
I closed my eyes and felt a burning sensation
(Now I know what to do!)
Open your heart and you will see!
That is normal
yes
If they don’t stop
We have no future
Make sure your heart is closed
I hate everything, I have to stop!
I knew it was a road trip
(Tell me how much!)
I closed my eyes and felt a burning sensation
(Now I know what to do!)
You need to open your heart, friend!
I can't keep up
(But I won’t accept it!)
I knew it was a road trip
(Tell me how much!)
I do not think so
(I don’t believe others!)
I closed my eyes and felt a burning sensation
(Now I know what to do!)
Open your heart and everything will be fine!
Yes!
Open your heart!
Yes!
Open your heart!
@lance2580
Since this comment was posted on December 23, 2020, the initial Japanese release date of Sonic Adventure, here's a little fact I know about the game.
The events leading up to Sonic Adventure were actually hinted at in the Japanese manuals of the Sonic games that came before Sonic Adventure. First, the manual for Sonic the Hedgehog states that the Chaos Emeralds give energy to all living beings but they can also be used for nuclear or high energy laser weapons thanks to science and technology. The manual for Sonic the Hedgehog 2 indicates that there was an ancient civilization that tried to abuse the Chaos Emeralds and were wiped out by a god overnight. The manual for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 expanded upon the lore of the ancient civilization while also showing that Knuckles believed the Death Egg is the egg of a legendary dragon that wiped out the civilization.
You can tell that elements from the manuals were referenced in Sonic Adventure; the idea that the Chaos Emeralds can be used for laser weapons was brought back into Sonic Adventure 2, the civilization mentioned in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 turns out to be the Knuckles Clan and were wiped out by Chaos, and the legendary dragon that was mentioned in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 turns out to be Perfect Chaos, while the dragon's egg turned out to not be the Death Egg, but presumably Chaos' egg, since he was a Chao and Chao hatch from eggs. Finally, one honorary mention goes out to a Japanese strategy guide for Sonic Adventure, which mentions that while Dr. Eggman was building the Final Egg in the Mystic Ruins, he stumbled upon a stone tablet which he learned about the existence of Chaos, leading him to start the events of Sonic Adventure.
Sadly, all of these details in the manuals were lost in localization when the games were brought to the U.S.. That means people believed Sonic never talked (That was due to technology limits, Waku Waku Sonic Patrol Car was the first game in the Sonic series that had voice acting, and Sonic did have a voice in commercials.), the games had no story (technology was limited so there were no cutscenes, leading to the story having to be told in manuals), people feeling that the transition to Sonic Adventure felt like a western animation transitioning to an anime (The Sonic the Hedgehog series borrowed a lot more elements from Shōnen anime than Western cartoons), the idea that the series is divided between a "Classic" and "Modern" series (Japanese dialogue in Sonic Adventure indicates that events from previous games such as Sonic CD and Sonic 3&K did happen, it's just that SEGA decided to split the series into "Classic" and "Modern" to pander to fans), and the fact that people found it jarring to go from the Western continuity to the Japanese continuity. (Characters and events from media such as the Archie Comics never really existed or occurred, and the writers had to make stories in order to sync up with the Japanese canon, such as killing Robotnik and replacing him with Eggman, or destroying Charmy Bee's mind to make him have the mindset of a child in the body of an adult.).
At this point, I'd say that the Sonic the Hedgehog series is a massive localization nightmare. There are things Japanese fans like, and there things American fans don't like. There are things Japanese fans don't like, and there are things American fans like. While I don't think the initial Japanese concept would be a good way to present the series, I'd say the final concept for the series that was laid out in the manuals was a perfect series that should have been properly localized for the Western audiences. I'd also mention that there are a few Western-created things that I can stomach. For example, giving Dr. Eggman a proper name of Dr. Robotnik is a change I can get behind. I think it's just silly to be named "Eggman" in real life. (I mean, there are two people known as Susan Eggman and Michael Eggman.) It's just that I would go with the idea of Robotnik being his real last name and "Eggman" being a nickname he adopted, kind of like how fans see Dr. Robotnik in the sequel to the Sonic Movie. I also like the worldbuilding for levels such as Casino Park and White Park that was presented in the Archie Comics and IDW Comics, because that gives context for the existence of those levels.
At this point, I'm thinking about reimagining the series, sort of like a reboot. I want to incorporate things from Japanese Sonic media such as details from the manuals, while also incorporating things from American Sonic media, such as the worldbuilding from the Archie and IDW comics. I like the idea of combining concepts from different forms of media to create something bigger. That's one of reasons why I like Paramount Pictures' take on Sonic the Hedgehog; while they follow the Japanese canon by having the movie take place before the events of the first game, (the first game stated that it wasn't the first time Sonic and Eggman met,) they still borrowed ideas and concepts from American Sonic media, such as the rings being used like the warp rings in the Archie comics, or an owl taking care of Sonic, which harkens back to a story called Stay Sonic.
Our mixing of cultures is crucial to our survival. We rely on other people's creations to survive, yet we must be willing to share our creations for them to survive as well. This is applicable to Sonic the Hedgehog, as well as real life.
@blueguy4457
sonic fans when a flash flood hits their area
@cherryangel194
then they run up to it naruto style and die
@ncrveteranranger4454
@Cartoons and More why tf did i laugh so hard at this?
@cherryangel194
idk lol
@cherryangel194
probably because Sonic runs like naruto
@D00DM00D
*Naruto runs like Sonic
Sonic did it first in Sonic CD (1993) and Naruto in 2002
@megamilo95
I'll never forget that time I went outside to buy snacks from a deli and a random car was playing this song at full blast. One of the best moments of my life!
@christiancanalishimizu9116
I might want to do that too...
@GamerBot125
I used to play this through my car speakers between my drives from work to home. Was the car red?
@Ver11111
come back to gamer bot and answer his question i beg of you