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"Infinite" is Infinite's theme song in Sonic Forces, serving as a "counter-theme" to the main theme "Fist Bump". It was composed and arranged by Tomoya Ohtani, with lyrics and performance by Tyler Smyth and Andy Bane of the metalcore band Dangerkids.[2]

A mix of dubstep, trap, and metal, the song is written from Infinite's perspective, and is fittingly full to the brim with egotistical boasting and dreams of power. It also leaves cryptic hints as to the nature of his power.

Background[]

The decision by Tomoya Ohtani to create a "counter theme song" was out of a desire to make a more "powerful" soundtrack, particularly inspired by the success of songs like "Dreams of an Absolution" compared to main themes like "His World", and believed "Infinite" to be a strong counterpart to "Fist Bump".[3]

Remixed versions also serve as the boss themes for all three of the Infinite boss battles. The first two were instrumental versions of the melody for the song, while the last battle featured an ominous orchestral mix. Another remix is also featured in Episode Shadow during Infinite's monologue titled "Infinite's Beginning". An excerpt of the song plays during the cutscene that formally introduces Infinite prior to the first boss fight against him.

Two instrumental segments of the song were used in Sonic Forces: Speed Battle during the "Challenger Mode" and "Infinite" Events, the first one being used in the main menu and matchmaking screen, and the second one being used during the races against Infinite.

Lyrics[3][]

(Yeah!)
(Yo!)
I'm the tallest of mountains
I am the roughest of waves
I'm the toughest of terrors
I am the darkest of days
I'm the last one that's standing,
Don't try to stand in my way,
Cause I've been up against better,
Just take a look at my face
Cause if you're messing with me,
I am a dangerous weapon
I am the sharpest of blades;
I'll cut you down in a second
Cause I was born in this pain,
It only hurts if you let it,
So if you think you can take me
Then you should go and forget it
And after all this time, you're back for more
(I won't stop until they know my name)
So I'll take what's mine and start this war
(I'm coming at you like a tidal wave, tidal wave, tidal wave)
When everything you know has come and gone,
(You are at your lowest, I am rising higher)
Only scars remain of who I was
(What I find in the ashes, you lose in the fire!)
When there's no one left to carry on,
(This is an illusion, open up your eyes and...)
This pain (persists),
I can't (resist),
But that's what it takes to be Infinite
Yeah, so look around you
And tell me what you really see
I never end
And that's the difference in you and me
Cause when your time is up
And everything is falling down,
It's only me and you - who is gonna save you now?
So look around you
And tell me what you really see
You live a lie
And that's the difference in you and me
I have the power,
Let me show you what it's all about
It's only me and you - who is gonna save you now?
(Who is gonna save you now?)
I am the tallest of mountains
And don't you ever forget it
If you step in the ring,
Then you're gonna regret it.
(Take it)
Cause if you're messing with me,
Then you should know that it's over
I don't crumble for nothing
I've got the world on my shoulders
And after all this time, you're back for more
(I won't stop until they know my name)
So I'll take what's mine and start this war
When everything you know has come and gone,
(You are at your lowest, I am rising higher)
Only scars remain of who I was
(What I find in the ashes, you lose in the fire!)
When there's no one left to carry on,
(This is an illusion, open up your eyes and...)
This pain (persists),
I can't (resist),
But that's what it takes to be Infinite (Yeah)
So look around you
And tell me what you really see
I never end
And that's the difference in you and me
Cause when your time is up
And everything is falling down,
It's only me and you - who is gonna save you now?
So look around you
And tell me what you really see
You live a lie
And that's the difference in you and me
I have the power,
Let me show you what it's all about
It's only me and you - who is gonna save you now?
(Who is gonna save you now?)


Alternate Remix[]

Song Name Music Length Composer/Performer
"Battle with Infinite - First Bout" 3:30 Tomoya Ohtani w/ Jun Senoue
"Battle with Infinite - Second Bout" 3:02 Tomoya Ohtani w/ Jun Senoue

Connection to character[]

  • I'm the tallest of mountains/I am the roughest of waves/I'm the toughest of terrors/I am the darkest of days - Infinite is the most powerful foe Sonic has faced to date, OR a sign of Infinite's arrogance in extreme boasting, which serves as a front for his insecurities. Each of these lines could also reference each of Sonic’s rivals that he made illusory copies of with the Phantom Ruby’s power, including Zavok (with his large muscular body), Chaos (with his water-like appearance and his ability to merge with water), Metal Sonic (with his metallic composition and his Metal Madness and Metal Overlord forms in Sonic Heroes), and Shadow (with his name being “Shadow” and his status as a founding and recurring member of Team Dark), respectively.
  • I'm the last one that's standing - Infinite being the sole survivor of the Jackal Squad.
  • Cause I've been up against better, just take a look at my face - Refers to how Infinite lost to Shadow & considers him a better opponent than Sonic or the Avatar. Infinite's mask is a sign of the power he's achieved, a "new face". May also reference his prior status as the ultimate mercenary and his having a scar across his right eye.
  • Cause if you're messing with me, I am a dangerous weapon - Infinite was essentially modified by Eggman to be the latter's ultimate weapon against Sonic by infusing him with the Phantom Ruby.
  • I am the sharpest of blades, I'll cut you down in a second - Infinite easily defeated Sonic in their first encounter.
  • Cause I was born in this pain, it only hurts if you let it - Infinite was born weak, but refuses to allow himself to stoop down to that level ever again.
  • So if you think you can take me/Then you should go and forget it - The Resistance is foolish to think they can stop him, and they should just back down.
  • And after all this time, you're back for more - Infinite reuniting with either Shadow, Sonic, or the Avatar.
  • When everything you know has come and gone - Infinite telling Shadow that he is not what he was before.
  • You are at your lowest, I am rising higher - Infinite thinking he is superior to everyone else.
  • Only scars remain of who I was - Virtually nothing remains of the person Infinite once was.
  • (What I find in the ashes, you lose in the fire) - Infinite killing all of Avatar's friends and letting them live for his pleasure.
  • When there's no one left to carry on - Refers to how Infinite defeated Sonic and after that, there was virtually no one left to challenge him.
  • (This is an illusion, open up your eyes and...)/So look around you and tell me what you really see - Infinite's power to bend reality.
  • This pain (persists) - Infinite continues to be proven weak by Sonic and the Avatar, despite his newfound power.
  • I can't (resist) - Infinite is unable to resist the allure of the Phantom Ruby.
  • But that's what it takes to be Infinite - Infinite must prove himself worthy of his new identity through overcoming his pain.
  • I never end - Infinite is undefeated OR a reference to his very name.
  • You live a lie/And that's the difference in you and me - Sonic's belief in the power of friendship is nothing but an illusion that Infinite sees through.
  • I have the power, Let me show you what it's all about - Infinite wanting to show the Phantom Ruby's abilities.
  • It's only me and you - who is gonna save you now? - It's just Infinite and either Sonic or the Avatar, and no one will save them from him.

Trivia[]

  • The lyrics provided for this song on the Sonic Channel website are inconsistent with those heard in the official release for the song.
  • On the official YouTube channel's release of the song, the song has an image of Infinite from the E3 trailer when preparing his bombardment of red cubes, as well as the screen occasionally flickering as if in a glitched manner.
  • "Infinite" is the only vocal track in Sonic Forces not to have the full version play in-game. The full version is exclusive to the OST.
  • This track was used as a placeholder track in Sonic Frontiers's Giganto boss fight.

References[]

  1. Tomoya Ohtani on Twitter. Twitter (31 August 2017). Retrieved on 31 August 2017.
  2. Sonic Forces OST - Theme of Infinite. YouTube (20 June 2017). Retrieved on 20 June 2017. ""Infinite" - Sonic Forces OST. Raps by Tyler Smyth (Dangerkids). All vocals and lyrics by Tyler Smyth and Andy Bane (Dangerkids). Composed & Arranged by Tomoya Ohtani. Guitars: Jun Senoue"
  3. 3.0 3.1 「Infinite」降臨!. SEGA (28 July 2017). Retrieved on 29 July 2017.

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