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{{Track| cover=Severalwills.jpg| description=Main Theme, ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006 game)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''| album=''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Vocal Traxx: Several Wills]]''|arrange=[[Tomoya Ohtani]]|lyrics=[[Ali Tabatabaee]] & [[Johnny Gioeli]]|vocals=Ali Tabatabaee & [[Matty Lewis]]|guitar=Chewtaro Moritake|bass=Takeshi Taneda|drums=Toru Kawamura|additional=<br/>'''Strings''': Shinozaki Strings<br/>'''Strings Arrangement''': Takahito Eguchi|download=<flashmp3>Sonic the Hedgehog Vocal Traxx - Several Wills/His World (Ali Tabatabaee and Matty Lewis) - Sonic The Hedgehog (2006).mp3</flashmp3>}}'''His World''' doubles as the main theme of the 2006 ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006 game)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', and as the theme of [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] in that game.  There are three vocal versions of the song and two instrumental ones. The main vocal version that appears in the game is performed by Ali Tabatabaee & Matty Lewis of Zebrahead. The others appear as extras on the game's OST and are performed by the entire [[Zebrahead]] band and [[Crush 40]].   
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'''His World''' doubles as the main theme of the 2006 ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006 game)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', and as the theme of [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] in that game.  There are three vocal versions of the song and two instrumental ones. The main vocal version that appears in the game is performed by Ali Tabatabaee & Matty Lewis of Zebrahead. The others appear as extras on the game's OST and are performed by the entire [[Zebrahead]] band and [[Crush 40]].   
  
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The first version of the song heard was an instrumental in [[E3]] trailers of the game. This song is only used in certain FMVs of the game and is separated into two themes for the OST. A different instrumental is used for the final boss fight of the game.
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The first version of the song heard was an instrumental in [[E3]] trailers of the game. This song is only used in certain FMVs of the game and is separated into two themes for the OST. A different instrumental is used for the final boss fight of the game. There is also a fourth made by Zebrahead, which isn't official to the game, yet it was presented in and was the theme of [[Summer of Sonic]] 2008.
  
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There is a difference in key between some of the versions. The E3 and Crush 40 versions are half a step higher than the others. The game's Speed Shoes/Invincible theme, which is loosely based on the song, uses this same higher key.
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There is a difference in key between some of the versions. The E3 and Crush 40 versions are half a step higher than the others. The game's [[Speed Shoes]]/Invincible theme, which is loosely based on the song, uses this same higher key.
  
 
==Ali Tabatabaee & Matty Lewis version==
 
==Ali Tabatabaee & Matty Lewis version==
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===Credits===
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===Production credits==
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Recorded by: Yutaka Yamamoto (Attic Arcade, inc.) at Sound Crew Studio, Tokyo<br/>
 
Recorded by: Yutaka Yamamoto (Attic Arcade, inc.) at Sound Crew Studio, Tokyo<br/>
 
Strings arranged by: Takahito Eguchi<br/>
 
Strings arranged by: Takahito Eguchi<br/>
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===Lyrics===
 
===Lyrics===
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Come on and light the fuse<br/>
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Come on and light the fuse<br>
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He's a rocket and he's ready to go<br/>
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He's a rocket and he's ready to go<br>
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Cuz now the countdown's started and he's ready to blow<br/>
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Cuz now the countdown has started and he's ready to blow<br>
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He's got the dope sounds bumpin' in his stereo<br/>
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He's got the dope sounds bumpin', and in stereo (eo!)<br>
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Kickin' ass* fast, puttin' on a show<br/>
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Kickin' ass fast, puttin' on a show<br>
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Go on and get yourself together, there's no time rest<br/>
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Go on and get yourself together - there's no time to rest<br>
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And if you put the time in, he'll put you to the test<br/>
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And if you put the time in, he'll put you to the test<br>
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He's like the running man, in his world, more is less<br/>
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He's like the running man - in his world, more is less<br>
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And if you wanna test him, best bring your best<br/>
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And if you wanna test him, best bring your best<br>
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Don't make me spell it out, bring your best<br/>
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Don't make me spell it out - bring your best
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<br/>
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In this world... His world<br/>
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In this world (his world)<br>
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Where life is strong<br/>
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Where life is strong<br>
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In this world... His world<br/>
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In this world (his world)<br>
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Life's an open book<br/>
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Life's an open book<br>
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In this world... His world<br/>
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In this world (his world)<br>
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Where compromise does not exist<br/>
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Where compromise does not exist<br>
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In his world of worlds every step meets the risk<br/>
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In his world of worlds every step meets the risk
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In this world... His world<br/>
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Where one is all<br/>
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In this world (his world)<br>
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In this world... His world<br/>
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Where one is all<br>
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Never fear the fall<br/>
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In this world (his world)<br>
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In this world... His world<br/>
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Never fear the fall<br>
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Where compromise does not exist<br/>
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In this world (his world)<br>
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In his world of worlds every step meets the risk<br/>
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Where compromise does not exist<br>
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<br/>
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In his world of worlds every step meets the risk
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Running it back again, well whatcha expect?<br/>
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Coming out to win 10 outta 10, gotta real rough neck<br/>
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Runnin' it back again - well, whatcha expect?<br>
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Spikes up his liberty and straps on his shoes<br/>
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Coming out to win 10 outta 10 - got a real rough neck<br>
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Cuz he's the best there ever was haven't you heard the news?<br/>
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Spikes up his liberty and straps on his shoes<br>
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Intergalactic continental champ running things<br/>
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Cuz he's the best there ever was - haven't you heard the news?<br>
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Hyperactive instrumental in pulling strings<br/>
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Intergalactic continental champ running things<br>
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He is the one who understands when the tides will swing<br/>
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Hyperactive instrumental in pulling strings<br>
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So he's breaking down doors, never following<br/>
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He is the one who understands when the tides will swing<br>
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Come on and psyche yourself up cuz it's time to play<br/>
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So he's breaking down doors - never following<br>
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Bounce to the beats and the rhymes cause they're here to stay<br/>
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Come on and psyche yourself up cuz it's time to play<br>
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The one and only marathon man living today<br/>
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Bounce to the beats and the rhymes cuz they're here to stay<br>
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Rollin' up, coming fast, and he'll blow you away<br/>
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The one and only marathon man living today<br>
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Cuz the pressures of this world, they can take their toll<br/>
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Rollin' up, coming fast, and he'll blow you away<br>
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And it's tough to get away when they take ahold<br/>
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Becuz the pressures of this world, they can take their toll<br>
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The only way to break free is to break the mold<br/>
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And it's tough to get away when they take a hold<br>
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He can't stop now, lock and load<br/>
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The only way to break free is to break the mold<br>
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Don't stop now, come on, rock and roll<br/>
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He can't stop now - lock and load<br>
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<br/>
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Don't stop now - come on, rock and roll
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In this world... His world<br/>
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Gotta make your own way<br/>
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In this world (his world) - Gotta make your own way<br>
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Where life is strong<br/>
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Where life is strong<br>
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In this world... His world<br/>
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In this world (his world) - Life is just a game you play<br>
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Life is just a game you play<br/>
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Life's an open book<br>
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Life's an open book<br/>
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In this world (his world) - Nothing's forever here to stay<br>
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In this world... His world<br/>
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Where compromise does not exist<br>
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Nothing's forever here to stay<br/>
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In his world of worlds every step meets the risk
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Where compromise does not exist<br/>
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In his world of worlds every step meets the risk<br/>
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In this world (his world) - Gotta make your own way<br>
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In this world... His world<br/>
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Where one is all<br>
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Gotta make your own way<br/>
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In this world (his world) - Life is just a game you play<br>
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Where one is all<br/>
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Never fear the fall<br>
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In this world... His world<br/>
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In this world (his world) - Nothing's forever here to stay<br>
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Life is just a game we play<br/>
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Where compromise does not exist<br>
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Never fear the fall<br/>
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In his world of worlds every step meets the risk
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In this world... His world<br/>
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Nothing's forever here to stay<br/>
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Where compromise does not exist<br/>
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Light the fuse on his rocket and he's ready to go<br>
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In his world of worlds every step meets the risk<br/>
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Cuz now the countdown has started and it's ready to blow
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<br/>
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-guitar solo-<br/>
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In his world<br>
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<br/>
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Where one is all
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Light the fuse on his rocket and he's ready to go<br/>
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Cuz now the countdown has started and he's ready to blow<br/>
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Intergalactic continental champ running things<br>
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<br/>
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Hyperactive instrumental in pulling strings<br>
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In this world<br/>
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Where one is all<br/>
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In his world<br>
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<br/>
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Never fear the fall
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Intergalactic continental champ running things<br/>
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Hyperactive instrumental in pulling strings<br/>
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(In his world)<br>
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<br/>
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The only way to break free is to break the mold<br>
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In this world<br/>
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You can't stop now - lock and load<br>
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Never fear the fall<br/>
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(In his world)<br>
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<br/>
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I said, you can't stop now - lock and load<br>
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The only way to break free is to break the mold<br/>
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(His world)<br>
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You can't stop now, lock and load<br/>
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Don't stop now, come on and rock and roll
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I said you can't stop now, lock and load<br/>
 
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Don't stop now, come on and rock and roll<br/>
 
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<br/>
 
  
 
==Zebrahead version==
 
==Zebrahead version==
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===Credits===
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===Production credits==
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Performed by: Zebrahead<br/>
 
Performed by: Zebrahead<br/>
 
Produced by: Cameron Webb & Zebrahead<br/>
 
Produced by: Cameron Webb & Zebrahead<br/>
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===Lyrics===
 
===Lyrics===
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Come on and light the fuse<br/>
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Come on and light the fuse<br>
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He's a rocket and he's ready to go<br/>
+
He's a rocket and he's ready to go<br>
−
Cuz now the countdown has started and its ready to blow<br/>
+
Cuz now the countdown has started and it's ready to blow<br>
−
He's got the dope sounds bumpin' in his stereo<br/>
+
He's got the dope sounds bumpin', and in stereo (eo!)<br>
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Kickin' ass fast, puttin' on a show<br/>
+
Kickin' ass fast - puttin' on a show<br>
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Go on and get yourself together, there's no time rest<br/>
+
Go on and get yourself together - there's no time rest<br>
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And if you put the time in, he'll put you to the test<br/>
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And if you put the time in, he'll put you to the test<br>
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He's like the running man, in his world, more is less<br/>
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He's like the running man - in his world, more is less<br>
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And if you wanna test him, best bring your best<br/>
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And if you wanna test him, best bring your best<br>
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You can't stop now, Lock and load<br/>
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He can't stop now - lock and load<br>
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Don't stop now come on and rock and roll<br/>
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Don't stop now - come on and rock and roll
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<br/>
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CHORUS:<br/>
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In this world (his world) - Gotta make your own way<br>
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In this world... His world<br/>
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Where one is all<br>
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You gotta make your own way<br/>
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In this world (his world) - Life is just a game you play<br>
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Where one is all<br/>
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Never fear the fall<br>
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In this world... His world<br/>
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When you leap without a net, you'll find it won't be there all the time<br>
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Life is just a game you play<br/>
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So watch your step, now, watch your step - don't fall
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Never fear the fall<br/>
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When you leap without a net you'll find, it won't be there all the time<br/>
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Runnin' it back again - well, whatcha expect?<br>
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So watch your step, now watch your step don't fall<br/>
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Comin' out to win 10 outta 10 - got a real rough neck<br>
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<br/>
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Spikes up his liberty and straps on his shoes<br>
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Running it back again, well whatcha expect?
+
Cuz he's the best there ever was - haven't you heard the news?<br>
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Coming out to win 10 outta 10, gotta real rough neck<br/>
+
Come on and psyche yourself up, cuz it's time to play<br>
−
Spikes up his liberty, straps on his shoes<br/>
+
Bounce to the beats and the rhymes cuz they're here to stay<br>
−
Cuz he's the best there ever was haven't you heard the news?<br/>
+
The one and only marathon man living today<br>
−
Come on and psyche yourself up cuz it's time to play<br/>
+
Rollin' up, coming fast, and he'll blow you away<br>
−
Bounce to the beats and the rhymes cause they're here to stay<br/>
+
He can't stop now - lock and load<br>
−
The one and only marathon man living today<br/>
+
Don't stop now - come on and rock and roll
−
Rollin' up, coming fast, and he'll blow you away<br/>
+
 
−
Can't stop now, lock and load<br/>
+
In this world (his world) - Gotta make your own way<br>
−
Don't stop now, come on and rock and roll<br/>
+
Where one is all<br>
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<br/>
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In this world (his world) - Life is just a game you play<br>
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CHORUS<br/>
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Never fear the fall<br>
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<br/>
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When you leap without a net, you'll find it won't be there all the time<br>
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--guitar solo--<br/>
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So watch your step, now, watch your step - don't fall
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<br/>
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−
Intergalactic continental champ running things<br/>
+
 
−
Hyperactive instrumental with pulling strings<br/>
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Intergalactic continental champ running things<br>
−
He is the one who understands when the tides will swing<br/>
+
Hyperactive instrumental in pulling strings<br>
−
So he's breaking down doors, never following<br/>
+
He is the one who understands when the tides will swing<br>
−
Cuz the pressures of this world, they can take their toll<br/>
+
So he's breaking down doors - never following<br>
−
The only way to break free is to break the mold<br/>
+
Becuz the pressures of this world, they can take their toll<br>
−
He can't stop now, lock and load<br/>
+
The only way to break free is to break the mold<br>
−
Don't stop now, come on and rock and roll<br/>
+
He can't stop now - lock and load<br>
−
<br/>
+
Don't stop now - come on and rock and roll
−
CHORUS<br/>
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−
<br/>
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In this world (his world) - Gotta make your own way<br>
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CHORUS<br/>
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Where one is all<br>
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<br/>
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In this world (his world) - Life is just a game you play<br>
−
Watch your step<br/>
+
Never fear the fall<br>
−
Watch your step<br/>
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When you leap without a net, you'll find it won't be there all the time<br>
−
Don't turn around<br/>
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So watch your step, now, watch your step - don't fall
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Watch your step<br/>
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−
Watch your step<br/>
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In this world (his world) - Gotta make your own way<br>
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Don't turn around<br/>
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Where one is all<br>
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Don't stop to look back again<br/>
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In this world (his world) - Life is just a game you play<br>
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Don't fall<br/>
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Never fear the fall<br>
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<br/>
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When you leap without a net, you'll find it won't be there all the time<br>
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So watch your step, now, watch your step - don't fall
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Watch your step, watch your step<br>
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Don't turn around<br>
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Watch your step, watch your step<br>
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Don't turn around<br>
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Don't stop to look back again<br>
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Don't fall
  
 
==Crush 40 version==
 
==Crush 40 version==
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===Credits===
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===Production credits==
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Performed by: Crush 40<br/>
 
Performed by: Crush 40<br/>
 
Produced & Arranged by: Jun Senoue<br/>
 
Produced & Arranged by: Jun Senoue<br/>
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===Lyrics===
 
===Lyrics===
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Beware of the time as it moves along<br/>
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Yeah<br>
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Takin' you back always feared and strong<br/>
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Yeah<br>
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Like the rush of wind he moves on and on and on and on<br/>
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Here we go
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He's the fire, flame, conflicting pain, untouched and crushed and will remain<br/>
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The one, the two, the three the four<br/>
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Beware of the time as it moves along<br>
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Head straight for an opened door<br/>
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Takin' you back - always feared and strong<br>
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He can see he can feel without one touch it seems unreal but it's true<br/>
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Like the rush of wind, he moves on and on and on and on and on<br>
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The power lives inside of you - inside of you<br/>
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He's the fire, flame, conflicting pain - untouched and crushed and will remain<br>
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<br/>
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The one, the two, the three, the four<br>
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CHORUS:<br/>
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Headed straight for an open door<br>
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In this world - his world<br/>
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He can see, and he can feel without one touch - it seems unreal, but it's true<br>
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Where life is strong<br/>
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The power lives inside of you - inside of you, yeah
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In this world - his world<br/>
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Life's an open book<br/>
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In this world (his world)<br>
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In this world - his world<br/>
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Where life is strong (life is strong)<br>
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Where compromise does not exist<br/>
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In this world (his world)<br>
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In his world of worlds every step meets the risk<br/>
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Life's an open book (an open book)<br>
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In this world - his world<br/>
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In this world (his world)<br>
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Where one is all<br/>
+
Where compromise does not exist<br>
−
In this world - his world<br/>
+
In this world of worlds, every step meets the risk<br>
−
Never fear the fall<br/>
+
In this world (his world)<br>
−
In this world - his world<br/>
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Where one is all (one is all)<br>
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Where compromise does not exist<br/>
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In this world (his world)<br>
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In his world of worlds every step meets the risk<br/>
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Never fear the fall (never fear the fall)<br>
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<br/>
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In this world (his world)<br>
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Beware of your mind as it proves you wrong<br/>
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Where compromise does not exist<br>
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A forward push as the clock strikes strong<br/>
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In this world of worlds, every step meets the risk
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Like the rush of wind he movies on and on and on and on<br/>
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He's the tower, power, admits no shame, untouched and crushed and will remain<br/>
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Beware of your mind as it proves you wrong<br>
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The one, the two, the three the four<br/>
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A forward push as the clock strikes strong<br>
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Head straight for an unopened door<br/>
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Like the rush of wind, he moves on and on and on and on and on<br>
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He can see what he can't feel without one touch it becomes surreal but it's true<br/>
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He's the tower, power, admits no shame -  untouched and crushed and will remain<br>
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The power lives inside of you - inside of you<br/>
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The one, the two, the three, the four<br>
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<br/>
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Headed straight for an open door<br>
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CHORUS<br/>
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He can see what he can't feel - without one touch - it becomes surreal, but it's true<br>
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<br/>
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The power lives inside of you - inside of you, yeah
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Beware of your mind as it proves you wrong<br/>
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−
A forward push as the clock strikes strong<br/>
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In this world (his world)<br>
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In this world - his world<br/>
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Where life is strong (life is strong)<br>
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<br/>
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In this world (his world)<br>
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--guitar solo--<br/>
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Life's an open book (an open book)<br>
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<br/>
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In this world (his world)<br>
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CHORUS<br/>
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Where compromise does not exist<br>
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<br/>
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In this world of worlds, every step meets the risk<br>
−
Beware of your mind as it proves you wrong<br/>
+
In this world (his world)<br>
−
A forward push as the clock strikes strong<br/>
+
Where one is all (one is all)<br>
−
In this world - his world<br/>
+
In this world (his world)<br>
−
<br/>
+
Never fear the fall (never fear the fall)<br>
 +
In this world (his world)<br>
 +
Where compromise does not exist<br>
 +
In this world of worlds, every step meets the risk
 +
 
 +
Beware of your mind as it proves you wrong<br>
 +
A forward push as the clock strikes strong<br>
 +
In this world - his world
 +
 
 +
 
 +
In this world (his world)<br>
 +
Where life is strong (life is strong)<br>
 +
In this world (his world)<br>
 +
Life's an open book (an open book)<br>
 +
In this world (his world)<br>
 +
Where compromise does not exist<br>
 +
In this world of worlds, every step meets the risk<br>
 +
In this world (his world)<br>
 +
Where one is all (one is all)<br>
 +
In this world (his world)<br>
 +
Never fear the fall (never fear the fall)<br>
 +
In this world (his world)<br>
 +
Where compromise does not exist<br>
 +
In this world of worlds, every step meets the risk
 +
 
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Yeah, yeah
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 +
Beware of your mind as it proves you wrong<br>
 +
A forward push as the clock strikes strong<br>
 +
In this world - his world
 +
 
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==HIS WORLD (Blue World Prelude)==
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During the [[Summer of Sonic]]’s 2008 live performance featuring [[Richard Jacques]] and [[TJ Davis]], Lee Brotherton pulled a rabbit out of the hat and surprised everyone with a brand new version of HIS WORLD. Nice, slow and chilled out, this re-interpretation of the Zebrahead classic features brand new lyrics, and is the official theme song to the Summer of Sonic 2008 convention.[http://sonicstadium.org/news/download-his-world-blue-world-prelude] Due to failure of the [[Sonic Stadium]]'s servers, the link for the music is lost. It was re-uploaded and can be found here: [http://media.sonicstadium.org/Music%20and%20Soundtracks/%5b2008%5d%20Summer%20of%20Sonic%20Convention%202008/01%20HIS%20WORLD%20(Blue%20World%20Prelude)%20~THEME%20OF%20SUMMER%20OF%20SONIC%202008~.mp3].
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===Lyrics===
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You cannot run, you cannot hide<br>
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'Cause we can see your strength inside<br>
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And if you fall, if you may falter<br>
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We'll be with you - that will not alter
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He can see, and he can feel without one touch - it seems surreal, but it's true<br>
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The power lives inside of you - inside of you, yeah
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In this world<br>
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Where life is strong<br>
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In this world<br>
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Life's an open book<br>
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In this world<br>
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Where compromise does not exist<br>
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In this world of worlds, every step meets the risk<br>
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In this world<br>
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Where one is all<br>
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In this world<br>
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Never fear the fall<br>
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In this world<br>
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Where compromise does not exist<br>
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In this world of worlds, every step meets the risk
  
 
==Footnotes==
 
==Footnotes==
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*For unknown reasons, the in-game version of Ali and Matty version replaces the word "ass" with "that".  While the OST's version does ''not'', the printed lyrics of the song ''do''.  However, the Zebrahead version on the OST does not have this censor in the song, or the lyrics page.
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*For unknown reasons, the in-game version of the Ali Tabatabaee and Matty Lewis version censors the word "ass" as in "a--".  While the OST's version does not, the printed lyrics of the song do.  However, the Zebrahead version on the OST does not have this censor in the song, or the lyrics page. In the [[Sonic Generations]] version it does feature the word ass.
  
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*A new Instrumental Version of His World was featured in [[Super Smash Bros Brawl]]. This was a modified version of the 2006 E3 variant of the song featured in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog Original Soundtrack]], a remix of the instrumental version that did not make it to the game's final soundtrack (thus, it was dubbed the "lost instrumental").
  
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File:SeveralWIlls CD JP booklet.pdf
"His World"
Main Theme, Sonic the Hedgehog
Album: Sonic the Hedgehog Vocal Traxx: Several Wills
Arrangement by: Tomoya Ohtani
Lyrics by: Ali Tabatabaee & Johnny Gioeli
Vocals: Ali Tabatabaee & Matty Lewis
Guitar: Chewtaro Moritake
Bass: Takeshi Taneda
Drums: Toru Kawamura
Additional credits:
Strings: Shinozaki Strings
Strings Arrangement: Takahito Eguchi

His World doubles as the main theme of the 2006 Sonic the Hedgehog, and as the theme of Sonic in that game. There are three vocal versions of the song and two instrumental ones. The main vocal version that appears in the game is performed by Ali Tabatabaee & Matty Lewis of Zebrahead. The others appear as extras on the game's OST and are performed by the entire Zebrahead band and Crush 40.

The first version of the song heard was an instrumental in E3 trailers of the game. This song is only used in certain FMVs of the game and is separated into two themes for the OST. A different instrumental is used for the final boss fight of the game. There is also a fourth made by Zebrahead, which isn't official to the game, yet it was presented in and was the theme of Summer of Sonic 2008.

There is a difference in key between some of the versions. The E3 and Crush 40 versions are half a step higher than the others. The game's Speed Shoes/Invincible theme, which is loosely based on the song, uses this same higher key.

Ali Tabatabaee & Matty Lewis version

=Production credits

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Recorded by: Yutaka Yamamoto (Attic Arcade, inc.) at Sound Crew Studio, Tokyo
Strings arranged by: Takahito Eguchi
Strings recorded by: Yoshikazu Sasahara at Sound Inn Studios, Tokyo
Vocal tracks coordinated & Produced by Jun Senoue
Vocal tracks recorded by Stan Katayama at the Del-Rey Studio in Los Angeles
Mixed by Yoshitada Miya at Sega Digital Studio, Tokyo
Management: Todd Singerman, Singerman Entertainment
Ali Tabatabaee & Matty Lewis appear courtesy of Sony Music Japan International, Inc.

Lyrics

Come on and light the fuse
He's a rocket and he's ready to go
Cuz now the countdown has started and he's ready to blow
He's got the dope sounds bumpin', and in stereo (eo!)
Kickin' ass fast, puttin' on a show
Go on and get yourself together - there's no time to rest
And if you put the time in, he'll put you to the test
He's like the running man - in his world, more is less
And if you wanna test him, best bring your best
Don't make me spell it out - bring your best

In this world (his world)
Where life is strong
In this world (his world)
Life's an open book
In this world (his world)
Where compromise does not exist
In his world of worlds every step meets the risk

In this world (his world)
Where one is all
In this world (his world)
Never fear the fall
In this world (his world)
Where compromise does not exist
In his world of worlds every step meets the risk

Runnin' it back again - well, whatcha expect?
Coming out to win 10 outta 10 - got a real rough neck
Spikes up his liberty and straps on his shoes
Cuz he's the best there ever was - haven't you heard the news?
Intergalactic continental champ running things
Hyperactive instrumental in pulling strings
He is the one who understands when the tides will swing
So he's breaking down doors - never following
Come on and psyche yourself up cuz it's time to play
Bounce to the beats and the rhymes cuz they're here to stay
The one and only marathon man living today
Rollin' up, coming fast, and he'll blow you away
Becuz the pressures of this world, they can take their toll
And it's tough to get away when they take a hold
The only way to break free is to break the mold
He can't stop now - lock and load
Don't stop now - come on, rock and roll

In this world (his world) - Gotta make your own way
Where life is strong
In this world (his world) - Life is just a game you play
Life's an open book
In this world (his world) - Nothing's forever here to stay
Where compromise does not exist
In his world of worlds every step meets the risk

In this world (his world) - Gotta make your own way
Where one is all
In this world (his world) - Life is just a game you play
Never fear the fall
In this world (his world) - Nothing's forever here to stay
Where compromise does not exist
In his world of worlds every step meets the risk


Light the fuse on his rocket and he's ready to go
Cuz now the countdown has started and it's ready to blow

In his world
Where one is all

Intergalactic continental champ running things
Hyperactive instrumental in pulling strings

In his world
Never fear the fall

(In his world)
The only way to break free is to break the mold
You can't stop now - lock and load
(In his world)
I said, you can't stop now - lock and load
(His world)
Don't stop now, come on and rock and roll

Zebrahead version

=Production credits

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Performed by: Zebrahead
Produced by: Cameron Webb & Zebrahead
Music by: Tomoya Ohtani
Lyrics by: Ali Tabatabaee, Matty Lewis & Johnny Gioeli
Arranged by: Zebrahead
Lead Vocals: Matty Lewis
Rap Vocals: Ali Tabatabaee
Guitars: Greg Bergdorf
Bass: Ben Osmundson
Drums : Ed Udhus
Recorded & Mixed by Cameron Webb at Maple Studios in Costa Mesa
Management:Todd Singerman, Singerman Entertainment
Zebrahead appears courtesy of Sony Music Japan International, inc.

Lyrics

Come on and light the fuse
He's a rocket and he's ready to go
Cuz now the countdown has started and it's ready to blow
He's got the dope sounds bumpin', and in stereo (eo!)
Kickin' ass fast - puttin' on a show
Go on and get yourself together - there's no time rest
And if you put the time in, he'll put you to the test
He's like the running man - in his world, more is less
And if you wanna test him, best bring your best
He can't stop now - lock and load
Don't stop now - come on and rock and roll

In this world (his world) - Gotta make your own way
Where one is all
In this world (his world) - Life is just a game you play
Never fear the fall
When you leap without a net, you'll find it won't be there all the time
So watch your step, now, watch your step - don't fall

Runnin' it back again - well, whatcha expect?
Comin' out to win 10 outta 10 - got a real rough neck
Spikes up his liberty and straps on his shoes
Cuz he's the best there ever was - haven't you heard the news?
Come on and psyche yourself up, cuz it's time to play
Bounce to the beats and the rhymes cuz they're here to stay
The one and only marathon man living today
Rollin' up, coming fast, and he'll blow you away
He can't stop now - lock and load
Don't stop now - come on and rock and roll

In this world (his world) - Gotta make your own way
Where one is all
In this world (his world) - Life is just a game you play
Never fear the fall
When you leap without a net, you'll find it won't be there all the time
So watch your step, now, watch your step - don't fall


Intergalactic continental champ running things
Hyperactive instrumental in pulling strings
He is the one who understands when the tides will swing
So he's breaking down doors - never following
Becuz the pressures of this world, they can take their toll
The only way to break free is to break the mold
He can't stop now - lock and load
Don't stop now - come on and rock and roll

In this world (his world) - Gotta make your own way
Where one is all
In this world (his world) - Life is just a game you play
Never fear the fall
When you leap without a net, you'll find it won't be there all the time
So watch your step, now, watch your step - don't fall

In this world (his world) - Gotta make your own way
Where one is all
In this world (his world) - Life is just a game you play
Never fear the fall
When you leap without a net, you'll find it won't be there all the time
So watch your step, now, watch your step - don't fall

Watch your step, watch your step
Don't turn around
Watch your step, watch your step
Don't turn around
Don't stop to look back again
Don't fall

Crush 40 version

=Production credits

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Performed by: Crush 40
Produced & Arranged by: Jun Senoue
Music by: Tomoya Ohtani
Lyrics by: Johnny Gioelli
Vocals: Johnny Gioeli
Guitars & Programming: Jun Senoue
Bass : Takeshi Taneda
Drums: Toru Kawamura
Recorded by Jun Senoue at Room650, San Francisco
Recorded by Masahiro Kukuhara at Sound Crew Studio, Tokyo
Vocal tracks recorded by Stan Katayama at the Del-Rey Studio, Los Angeles
Additional vocal engineering : Lee Brotherton (Remix Factory)
Mixed by Masahiro Fukuhara at Attic-Arcade Studio, Tokyo

Lyrics

Yeah
Yeah
Here we go

Beware of the time as it moves along
Takin' you back - always feared and strong
Like the rush of wind, he moves on and on and on and on and on
He's the fire, flame, conflicting pain - untouched and crushed and will remain
The one, the two, the three, the four
Headed straight for an open door
He can see, and he can feel without one touch - it seems unreal, but it's true
The power lives inside of you - inside of you, yeah

In this world (his world)
Where life is strong (life is strong)
In this world (his world)
Life's an open book (an open book)
In this world (his world)
Where compromise does not exist
In this world of worlds, every step meets the risk
In this world (his world)
Where one is all (one is all)
In this world (his world)
Never fear the fall (never fear the fall)
In this world (his world)
Where compromise does not exist
In this world of worlds, every step meets the risk

Beware of your mind as it proves you wrong
A forward push as the clock strikes strong
Like the rush of wind, he moves on and on and on and on and on
He's the tower, power, admits no shame - untouched and crushed and will remain
The one, the two, the three, the four
Headed straight for an open door
He can see what he can't feel - without one touch - it becomes surreal, but it's true
The power lives inside of you - inside of you, yeah

In this world (his world)
Where life is strong (life is strong)
In this world (his world)
Life's an open book (an open book)
In this world (his world)
Where compromise does not exist
In this world of worlds, every step meets the risk
In this world (his world)
Where one is all (one is all)
In this world (his world)
Never fear the fall (never fear the fall)
In this world (his world)
Where compromise does not exist
In this world of worlds, every step meets the risk

Beware of your mind as it proves you wrong
A forward push as the clock strikes strong
In this world - his world


In this world (his world)
Where life is strong (life is strong)
In this world (his world)
Life's an open book (an open book)
In this world (his world)
Where compromise does not exist
In this world of worlds, every step meets the risk
In this world (his world)
Where one is all (one is all)
In this world (his world)
Never fear the fall (never fear the fall)
In this world (his world)
Where compromise does not exist
In this world of worlds, every step meets the risk

Yeah, yeah

Beware of your mind as it proves you wrong
A forward push as the clock strikes strong
In this world - his world

HIS WORLD (Blue World Prelude)

During the Summer of Sonic’s 2008 live performance featuring Richard Jacques and TJ Davis, Lee Brotherton pulled a rabbit out of the hat and surprised everyone with a brand new version of HIS WORLD. Nice, slow and chilled out, this re-interpretation of the Zebrahead classic features brand new lyrics, and is the official theme song to the Summer of Sonic 2008 convention.[1] Due to failure of the Sonic Stadium's servers, the link for the music is lost. It was re-uploaded and can be found here: [2].

Lyrics

You cannot run, you cannot hide
'Cause we can see your strength inside
And if you fall, if you may falter
We'll be with you - that will not alter

He can see, and he can feel without one touch - it seems surreal, but it's true
The power lives inside of you - inside of you, yeah

In this world
Where life is strong
In this world
Life's an open book
In this world
Where compromise does not exist
In this world of worlds, every step meets the risk
In this world
Where one is all
In this world
Never fear the fall
In this world
Where compromise does not exist
In this world of worlds, every step meets the risk

Footnotes

  • For unknown reasons, the in-game version of the Ali Tabatabaee and Matty Lewis version censors the word "ass" as in "a--". While the OST's version does not, the printed lyrics of the song do. However, the Zebrahead version on the OST does not have this censor in the song, or the lyrics page. In the Sonic Generations version it does feature the word ass.
  • A new Instrumental Version of His World was featured in Super Smash Bros Brawl. This was a modified version of the 2006 E3 variant of the song featured in the Sonic the Hedgehog Original Soundtrack, a remix of the instrumental version that did not make it to the game's final soundtrack (thus, it was dubbed the "lost instrumental").

References

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