His World

His World is the main theme song from Sonic The Hedgehog. 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.

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 &amp; Ali Tabatabaee. 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.


 * 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.


 * 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 power-up is 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 &amp; 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.

thumb|300px|right|His world from sonic 2006

Lyrics
Theme of Sonic the Hedgehog

Come on and the 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 bumpin' in a stereo

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 a running man, in his world more is less

And if you want to test him, your best bring your best

Don't make me spell it out, bring your best!

(chorous) 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!

Runnin' it back again, well watcha expect?

Comin' out to win ten-outta-ten, got a real rough neck!

Spikes up, it's slippery, he straps on his shoes

Cause he's the best there ever was, haven't you heard the news?

Intergalactic, continental champ, runnin' things

Hyperactive, instrumental and pullin' strings

He is the one who understands when the tides will swing

So he's breakin' down doors, never following!

Go on and psyche yourself up, cause it's time to play

Bounce to the beats and the rhymes, cause they're here to stay

The one and only marathon man, livin' today

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 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 and rock and roll!

(repeat chorous) (gotta make your own way!) (life is just a game you play!) (nothin's forever here to stay!)

[GUITAR BREAK]

Light the fuse, Sonic's rockin' and he's ready to go

Cause now the countdown has started, and he's ready to blow!

(In this world)

Where one is all!

Intergalactic, continental champ, runnin' things

Hyperactive, instrumental and pullin' strings

(In this world)

Never fear the fall!

(In this world) The only way to break free is to break the mold

(His World!) He can't stop now, lock and load!

(His World!)I said he can't stop now, lock and load!

(HIS WORLD!!!) Don't stop now, come on and rock and roll!

thumb|300px|right|His world vocal traxx several wills

Sonic The Hedgehog Vocal Traxx:Several Wills
Come on and light the fuse

he's a rocket and he' s ready to go

cause now the count down has started and its ready to blow

he's got the dope sound pumping in his stereo (ego)

kickin a fast ,putting on a show

go on and get your self 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

you can't stop now lock and load,don't stop now come on and rock and roll (roll,roll)

(chorus)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 watcha expect?

coming to win ten outta ten

got a real rough neck 

spikes up its slippery and straps on his shoes

cause he's the best there ever was

haven't you heard the news

come on and psyche yourself up,cause its time 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

can't stop now lock and load,don't stop now come on and rock and roll (roll,roll)

(chorus)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 BREAK]

intergalactic,continental champ, runnin things

hyperactive,instrumental and pullin strings

he is the one who understands when the tides will swing

so he's breakin down doors never following

because the pressures of this world,they can take the toll

the only way to break free is to break the mold

you can't stop now (now) lock and load (load) 

don't stop now come on and rock and roll

(chorus) 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(fades)

thumb|300px|right|His world-crush 40

Crush 40 Version
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 unopened door

He can see, and see can feel without one touch, it seems unreal

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

(chorous) 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 chorous)

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

In this world

His World!

[GUITAR BREAK]

(repeat chorous)

Beware of your mind as it proves you wrong

A forward push, the clock strikes strong

In this world

His World!

[SOFT PIANO MELODY]

thumb|300px|right|His world-Blue world prelude

Blue world prelude
You can not run

You can not hide

Cause we can see

your strength inside

In 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 rest

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 stepmeets the rest

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.

Links
Trailer, featuring Version]