His World

"His World" is the main theme song from the 2006 game, Sonic the Hedgehog, and also Sonic's theme. The song is performed by Matty Lewis and Ali Tabatabaee from the rock band Zebrahead. It features an assortment of rock, rap, and orchestral parts.

The lyrics of the song are written in the perspective of a narrator who describes all of the heroic and courageous aspects of Sonic, and what it would be like to live the fearless life Sonic does. The narrator also describes the hedgehog's steadfast and spur-of-the-moment attitude with lines like, "He's a rocket and he's ready to go," and, "So he's breakin' down doors, never following."

Versions
The theme was used extensively in-game, in promotional material, and in the OST. Several versions of the song exist:


 * His World: Theme of Sonic The Hedgehog (4:41)
 * The main version, composed by Tomoya Ohtani, with lyrics written and performed by Matty Lewis & Ali Tabatabaee from Zebrahead. The chorus was written by Johnny Gioeli. Used in the ending credits of the game. An abridged version (2:00) was used in several trailers. A demo cut also exists, with a slightly different opening drumbeat, and in a different key. It should also be noted that the version in the game censors out the use of the phrase "Kickin' ass fast..." (censored as "Kickin' a-- fast..."), whereas it is uncensored on the Sonic The Hedgehog Vocal Traxx : Several Wills CD release. A cut down version of this would have been in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, but the instrumental version was used instead, due to copyright reasons.


 * His World: Zebrahead version (3:32)
 * Exclusive to the the Several Wills vocal OST, this version was recorded by the whole Zebrahead band. Arguably the edgiest take on the song, this version exhibits elements of rapcore and hardcore punk.


 * His World: Crush 40 version (5:16)
 * Exclusive to Several Wills, this track was recorded by Crush 40, with Johnny Gioeli on vocals, and Jun Senoue on lead guitar. This version combines nu metal and synthesized parts similar to Linkin Park with Crush 40's signature thrash vibe. Many lyrics were changed in this version. It also has very sad and sentemental instrumental part at the end of the song.


 * Theme Of Sonic The Hedgehog ~2006 E3 version~ (2:03)
 * Composed by Tomoya Ohtani, the sound director of Sonic The Hedgehog, as instrumental placeholder music. The full version is featured on the game soundtrack as a bonus, extracts are used in several of the game's cut scenes, and an abridged version (1:30) was used in several trailers. This was the first version of the song heard by the general public, and omits the lyrics for an electric guitar lead. It was this version of "His World" that was used in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, where it was unlockable by playing on the Green Hill Zone stage 10 times.


 * Event: Sonic Appears (0:53)
 * An instrumental based on "Theme Of Sonic The Hedgehog ~2006 E3 version~", and composed by Tomoya Ohtani. It uses the same instruments as the aforementioned version, but is based on the verses of the Ali and Matty version of "His World". It is used in the game during Sonic's first appearance.


 * Solaris: Phase II (3:01)
 * An instrumental, fully orchestrated version, using a vocal chorus, timpanis, a larger strings section and an electric guitar. Played during the final boss battle with Solaris's second form in the game, and featured on the OST.


 * Results (1:40)
 * A mellow instrumental version, consisting of two acoustic guitars playing the chorus. In-game, it is used while totaling up player's scores.


 * Jingle: Invincible (0:23)
 * A drums and guitar arrangement of the opening, played when the invincibility and speed up power-ups are used.


 * Title Screen (Demo) (N/A)
 * A small synth riff based on the opening bars of the song. Used for the title screen of the Xbox 360 demo. This is an excerpt taken from the track off the OST, "Theme Of Sonic The Hedgehog ~2006 E3 Version~.


 * Title Screen (Game) (N/A)
 * A strings arrangement of the demo version title riff. Used in the final version of the game. It is taken from the intro of Ali & Matty version of "His World".


 * Menu Screen (N/A)
 * A looped part of the main theme, sans lyrics. Not on the OST.


 * Multiplayer Menu Screen (N/A)
 * Features a different part of His World, sans lyrics. Not on the OST.


 * The Time-Space Rift (4:13)
 * A slow, orchestral version placed in the cutscene before End of the World in Last Story. Unlike the other instrumental versions of the song, this one is composed by Hideaki Kobayashi, rather than Tomoya Ohtani. It is on the OST.


 * Wishing Upon The Chaos Emeralds (2:31)
 * Features a bit of the main music of "His World" in a slow orchestrated form.


 * Blue World Prelude (2:33)
 * A new version of "His World" by Lee Brotherton featured at Summer of Sonic 08.

Theme Of Sonic The Hedgehog
thumb|300px|right|"His World" from Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) ''Come on and light the fuse, he's a rocket and he's ready to go 'Cause now the countdown has started and he's ready to blow He's got the dope sounds pumpin' in a stereo (-eo!) Kickin' a 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 a 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!!

(chorus) 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 rest! 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 rest!

Runnin' it back again, well what'dja expect? Comin' out to win ten outta ten, got a real rough neck! Spikes up his liberty, and straps on his shoes 'Cause he's the best there ever was, haven't ya heard the news? Intergalactic, continental champ runnin' things Hyperactive, intstrumental and pulling strings See, he's the one who understands when the tides will swing So he's breakin' down doors, never following C'mon and psyche yourself up, 'cause its time to play Bounce to the beats and the rhymes, 'cause they're here to stay The one and only marathon man, livin' the day Rollin up, comin' fast and he'll blow you away! Because the pressures of this world, they can take their toll And it's tough to get away when they take ahold The only way to break free is to break the mold You can't stop now, lock and load Don't stop now, c'mon, rock and roll!!

(chorus) 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 rest! 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 rest!

[Guitar Solo]

Light the fuse on this rocket and he's ready to go 'Cause now the countdown has started and he's ready to blow...to blow...to blow... (In his world....! Where one is all!) Intergalactic, continental champ runnin' things Hyperactive, intstrumental and pulling strings (In his world....! Never fear the fall! The fall! The fall!)

(In his world....!) The only way to break free is to break the mold! You can't stop now, lock and load (His world....!) I said you can't stop now, lock and load (HIS WORLD!!!) Don't stop now, c'mon and rock and roll!!''

(Fades away)

Zebrahead Version
thumb|300px|right|"His World" (Zebrahead remix) ''C'mon and light the fuse, he's a rocket and he's ready to go 'Cause now the countdown has started and he's ready to blow He's got the dope sounds pumpin' in a stereo (-eo!) Kick'n 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 runnin' man, in his world more is less And if you wanna test him best bring your best You can't stop now, lock and load Don't stop now, c'mon, rock n' 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 what'dja expect? Comin' at ya with ten out of ten, got a real rough neck Spikes up, it's slippery, straps on his shoes 'Cause he's the best there ever was, haven't you heard the news? C'mon and psyche yourself up, 'cause it's time to play Bouncin' the beats and the rhymes 'cause they're here to stay The one and only marathon man livin' the day Movin' up, commin' fast, and he'll blow you away You can't stop now, lock and load Don't stop now, c'mon, rock n' 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!

[GUITAR SOLO]

Intergalactic continental champ, running things Hyperactive instrumental with pulling strings See he's the one who'll understands when the tides will swing So he's breaking down doors, never following ''

''Because the pressures of this world they can take thier toll And it's time to get away when we take ahold The only way to break free is to break the mold You can't stop now, lock and load Don't stop now, c'mon, rock n' 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 faaalllll... ''

(Fades away)

Crush 40 Version
thumb|300px|right|"His World" ~ Crush 40 Beware of the time as it moves along

Takin' you back always feared and strong

Like the rush of the 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 can feel without one touch, it seems unreal

But it's true, the power lives inside of you -- inside of you, yeah!

(chorus) 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 this 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 this world of worlds every step meets the risk!

Beware of your mind as it proves you wrong

A forward push, the clock strikes strong

Like the rush of the 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 unopened 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!

(repeat chorus)

Beware of your mind as it proves you wrong, a forward push, the clock strikes strong

In this world

His World!

(Guitar Solo)

(repeat chorus)

Beware of your mind as it proves you wrong

A forward push, the clock strikes strong

In this world

His World!

(Soft Piano Melody)

Blue World Prelude
thumb|300px|right|"His World" ~ Blue World Prelude

You can not run

You can not 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 with that one touch

It becomes surreal

But it's true

The power lives inside of you

Inside of you, yeah

(chorus) 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

Where 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

Trivia

 * The game's main theme was not done by Sonic Team's in-house band, Crush 40, who have done the majority of the main themes since Sonic Adventure.