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List of SSBU Music (Sonic The Hedgehog series)

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This is a list of music tracks pertaining to the Sonic the Hedgehog universe in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. All tracks listed here are available to play on Green Hill Zone, Windy Hill Zone, and, as of the 8.1.0 update, Battlefield, Small Battlefield, Big Battlefield, and Final Destination.

Green Hill Zone

Green Hill Zone
Track title Green Hill Zone
Universe Sonic the Hedgehog
Debut game Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
Availability Default
Link [1]

Origin

Originating from Sonic the Hedgehog for the Sega Genesis, this track is a direct port of the 16-bit music that plays when Sonic the Hedgehog runs through the first level, Green Hill Zone.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)

Composition Copyright Masato Nakamura

Other uses

This track was used in Sonic's character trailer on the official website.

Scrap Brain Zone

Scrap Brain Zone
Track title Scrap Brain Zone
Universe Sonic the Hedgehog
Debut game Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
Availability Default
Link [2]

Origin

This track is taken directly from the original Sonic the Hedgehog game, where it plays in the background of the final area, Scrap Brain Zone.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)

Composition Copyright Masato Nakamura

Emerald Hill Zone

Emerald Hill Zone
Track title Emerald Hill Zone
Universe Sonic the Hedgehog
Debut game Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Availability Default
Link [3]

Origin

This track is taken directly from the Sega Genesis version of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, where it plays in the background of the first level, Emerald Hill Zone.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Composition Copyright Masato Nakamura

Sonic Boom

Sonic Boom
Track title Sonic Boom
Universe Sonic the Hedgehog
Debut game Sonic CD
Availability Unlockable
Link [4]

Origin

Sonic CD for the Sega CD had a different soundtrack in the US compared to the shared Japanese and European soundtrack. In the US, this track was used as the main theme; it is a direct port of the original song, performed by Pastiche.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Sonic CD

Composition and arrangement Copyright SEGA Games Co., Ltd.

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Lyrics

If you're strong, you can fly

You can reach the other side of the rainbow

It's all right, take a chance

'Cause there is no circumstance that you can't handle

When you use your mind

Sonic Boom, Sonic Boom, Sonic Boom

Trouble keeps you running faster

Sonic Boom, Sonic Boom, Sonic Boom

Save the planet from disaster


Through the dark to the light

It's a supersonic flight

Gotta keep it going

Sonic Boom, Sonic Boom, Sonic Boom

Trouble keeps you running faster

Sonic Boom, Sonic Boom, Sonic Boom

Save the planet from disaster

Sonic Boom, Sonic Boom, Sonic Boom

Spinning through a world in motion

Sonic Boom, Sonic Boom, Sonic Boom

Save the planet from disaster

Angel Island Zone

Angel Island Zone
Track title Angel Island Zone
Universe Sonic the Hedgehog
Debut game Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Availability Default
Link [5]

Origin

This track is a remixed medley of the two music tracks that played during the two Acts of Angel Island Zone, the first level of Sonic the Hedgehog 3. This is currently the only Sonic remix in the series, arranged in a synth rock style by Jun Senoue, a regular composer for the Sonic series. This remix debuted in Brawl and was also later reused in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games and Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Arrangement Supervisor: Jun Senoue

Composition: SEGA Games Co., Ltd.

Arrangement: SEGA Games Co., Ltd.

Composition and arrangement Copyright SEGA Games Co., Ltd.

Super Sonic Racing

Super Sonic Racing
Track title Super Sonic Racing
Universe Sonic the Hedgehog
Debut game Sonic R
Availability Unlockable
Link [6]

Origin

This music piece could be considered the main theme of Sonic R, as the track played on the title screen of said game, and also on the game’s final racecourse, Radiant Emerald, albeit only ever when the player is controlling Super Sonic. This track is composed by Richard Jacques, and the vocals are performed by T.J. Davis.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Sonic R

Composition and arrangement Copyright SEGA Games Co., Ltd.

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Lyrics

Come on, run away

You don't have to stay

We're nearly out of time

But you're doin' fine

So stay on track

And don't look back

Just feel the pace

Come on, now race

Everybody's Super Sonic Racing

Try to keep your feet right on the ground

When you're Super Sonic Racing

There's no time to look around

We're just Super Sonic Racing

Running to the point of no return

Everybody's Super Sonic Racing

Come on, let the fires burn

Everybody, everybody, everybody

Everybody, everybody, everybody

Everybody, everybody, everybody

Everybody, everybody

Everybody's Super Sonic Racing

Try to keep your feet right on the ground

When you're Super Sonic Racing

There's no time to look around

We're just Super Sonic Racing (Super Sonic Racing)

Running to the point of no return

Everybody's Super Sonic Racing

Come on, let the fires burn

Let's go

Don't you know

We really have to go

To a place

Where you can feel my heart just race

Open Your Heart

Open Your Heart
Track title Open Your Heart
Universe Sonic the Hedgehog
Debut game Sonic Adventure
Availability Default
Link [7]

Origin

This track is the main theme of Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure DX: Director’s Cut, and plays during the final boss fight against Perfect Chaos. It is a direct port of the original final boss version, only featuring the first verse, second chorus, and instrumental break. It was composed and performed by Crush 40.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Sonic Adventure

Composition and arrangement Copyright SEGA Games Co., Ltd.

Lyrics

Thunder, rain and lightnin'

Danger, water risin'

Clamor, sirens wailing

It's such a bad sign

Shadows of dark creatures

Steel clouds floatin' 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 that we won't change

Your's 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'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 will see

Live & Learn

Live & Learn
Track title Live & Learn
Universe Sonic the Hedgehog
Debut game Sonic Adventure 2
Availability Default
Link [8]

Origin

This track is the main theme of Sonic Adventure 2 and Sonic Adventure 2: Battle, and plays during the final boss fight against Finalhazard. It is a direct port of the original, although the second and third verses were omitted. It was composed and performed by Crush 40.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Sonic Adventure 2

Composition and arrangement Copyright SEGA Games Co., Ltd.

Other uses

This track was used in Sonic's Classic Mode credits.

Lyrics

Can you feel life movin' through your mind?

Oh, looks like it came back for more, yeah, yeah, yeah

Can you feel time slippin' down your spine?

Oh, you try and try to ignore, yeah

But you can hardly swallow

Your fears and pain

When you can't help but follow

It puts you right back where you came

Live and learn

Hanging on the edge of tomorrow

Live and learn

From the words of yesterday

Live and learn

If you beg or if you borrow

Live and learn

You may never find your way

Hey, whoa, whoa

Oh yeah

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Escape from the City

Escape from the City
Track title Escape from the City
Universe Sonic the Hedgehog
Debut game Sonic Adventure 2
Availability Default
Link [9]

Origin

This is the name of the stage track that plays during City Escape, the first stage of the hero campaign in Sonic Adventure 2 and Sonic Adventure 2: Battle. It is a direct port of the in-level version rather than the soundtrack version, as the "Oh, yeah" is omitted. The vocals are performed by Ted Poley and Tony Harnell.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Sonic Adventure 2

Composition and arrangement Copyright SEGA Games Co., Ltd.

Japanese title: Escape From The City

Lyrics

Rollin' around at the speed of sound

Got places to go, gotta follow my rainbow

Can't stick around, have to keep movin' on

Guess what lies ahead, only one way to find out

Must keep on movin' ahead

No time for guessin', follow my plan instead

Trustin' in what you can't see

Take my lead, I'll set you free

Follow me, set me free

Trust me and we will escape from the city

I'll make it through, follow me

Follow me, set me free

Trust me and we will escape from the city

I'll make it through; prove it to you

Follow me

Oh yeah


Danger is lurking around every turn

Trust your feelings, got to live and learn

I know with some luck that I'll make it through

Got no more other options, only one thing to do

I don't care what lies ahead

No time for guessin', follow my plan instead

Find that next stage, no matter what that may be

Take my lead, I'll set you free

Follow me, set me free

Trust me and we will escape from the city

I'll make it through, follow me

Follow me, set me free

Trust me and we will escape from the city

I'll make it through; prove it to you

Follow me

Follow me

Sonic Heroes

Sonic Heroes
Track title Sonic Heroes
Universe Sonic the Hedgehog
Debut game Sonic Heroes
Availability Default
Link [10]

Origin

This song is the main theme of the titular game, where it played during the opening movie. It is a direct port of the original. The music in this track is composed and performed by Crush 40.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Sonic Heroes

Composition and arrangement Copyright SEGA Games Co., Ltd.

Lyrics

What goes up must come down

Yet my feet don't touch the ground

Seein' the world spinnin' upside down

A mighty crash without a sound

I can feel your every rage

Step aside, I'll turn the page

Breaking through your crazy maze

Like a laser beam my eyes on you

Watch me rule the night away

Watch me save the day

Feel my storm is getting close

Headin' your way

Sonic Heroes, Sonic Heroes

Bind you, confine you, defying your reign

Sonic Heroes, Sonic Heroes

Setting the stage for a hero's parade

You can bet there ain't no doubt

As the words spill from the mouth of a hero

I can chase another day, fight you all the way

Like a hero

And together we stand strong no matter how

No one can bring us down

Hey

Sonic Heroes, Sonic Heroes

Bind you, confine you, defying your reign

Sonic Heroes, Sonic Heroes

Setting the stage for a hero's parade

His World (Theme of Sonic the Hedgehog - 2006 E3 Version)

His World (Theme of Sonic the Hedgehog - 2006 E3 Version)
Track title His World (Theme of Sonic the Hedgehog - 2006 E3 Version)
Universe Sonic the Hedgehog
Debut game Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)
Availability Default
Link [11]

Origin

This track served as both the main theme and Sonic's own theme in Sonic the Hedgehog, the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 exclusive Sonic game released in 2006. While the full version of the song features sung lyrics, this particular version is instrumental, and not present in the game itself; rather, it was featured in the game's E3 2006 trailer.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)

Composition and arrangement Copyright SEGA Games Co., Ltd.

Japanese title: His World (THEME OF SONIC THE HEDGEHOG ~2006 E3 VERSION~)

Seven Rings in Hand

Seven Rings in Hand
Track title Seven Rings in Hand
Universe Sonic the Hedgehog
Debut game Sonic and the Secret Rings
Availability Default
Link [12]

Origin

This track is often considered the main theme of the Wii game Sonic and the Secret Rings, where it played on the main menu and when Sonic fought the boss Alf Layla Wa-Layla. The vocals are performed by Steve Conte.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Sonic and the Secret Rings

Composition and arrangement Copyright SEGA Games Co., Ltd.

Japanese title: Seven Rings In Hand

Lyrics

Make-believes reborn

Myths in mind rethought

Question all that's known

Legends blurred and torn

Make-believes reborn (make-believes reborn)

Myths in mind rethought (myths in mind rethought)

Question all that's known (question all that's known)

Legends blurred and torn (legends blurred and torn)

(Legends blurred and torn)

Yeah

No such thing as fate for those who speed

A path out of time instead of just livin' it

So many things need a push or a pull to begin

Un-free to move unless another hand gets in

Be it all the same, it's never the same

Just like that, it's nothin' it all just means

Nothin' it all just means

If all as is, then it's never as is

Back to fact, make real of all that seems

Make real of all that seems

Seven rings in hand

Speed through nights with feet in sand

Seven rings in hand

Wonders all under command

Seven rings in hand

Wild with just one single hand

Seven rings in hand

Arrowed hearts catch fire now

Seven rings in hand

Nights with feet in sand

Seven rings in hand

Seven rings in hand

Make-believes reborn (make-believes reborn)

Myths in mind rethought (myths in mind rethought)

Question all that's known (question all that's known)

Legends blurred and torn (legends blurred and torn)

(Legends blurred and torn)

Yeah

Knight of the Wind

Knight of the Wind
Track title Knight of the Wind
Universe Sonic the Hedgehog
Debut game Sonic and the Black Knight
Availability Default
Link [13]

Origin

This song is taken directly from Sonic and the Black Knight, where it serves as the main theme. This track is composed and performed by Crush 40.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Sonic and the Black Knight

Composition and arrangement Copyright SEGA Games Co., Ltd.

Japanese title: Knight Of The Wind

Lyrics

Whoa, whoa

Whoa, whoa, whoa

Hey, all (hey, all)

Welcome to the greatest storm

I know (I know)

You have waited much too long

And I (and I)

I will be your shining star

I'm here (I'm here)

Here to conquer near and far

Like the sun (the sun), I run (I run) Into the heat of day

Like a knight (like a knight), I'll fight (I'll fight)

Until the fight is won

In a rage (a rage), I'll save (I'll save)

Each and every, each and every, each and every one

Until this war is won

And I live to rule by the sword

Slashing through the every inch of the power

The power in you

As I sit, as I stand by the table I command

My kingdom

I'm the knight of the wind

The Knight of the Wind

I'm the Knight of the Wind

Our castle is a massive force

A stronghold of power

My armour stays unbreakable

In battle every hour

Whoa, whoa

Whoa, whoa, whoa

Reach for the Stars

Reach for the Stars
Track title Reach for the Stars
Universe Sonic the Hedgehog
Debut game Sonic Colors
Availability Unlockable
Link [14]

Origin

This track was the main theme for Sonic Colors. The track was remixed several times throughout Sonic Colors, and even found its way into the 3DS version of Sonic Lost World, where an instrumental version would play when Sonic gained the Speed Shoes. Remixed versions of the song appear as Sonic's theme in Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed and Team Sonic Racing. The track is performed by Jean Paul Makhlouf, of the band Cash Cash. The PAL release refers to the game of origin as Sonic Colours due to the difference in spelling between American and Commonwealth English.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Sonic Colors

Composition and arrangement Copyright SEGA Games Co., Ltd.

Japanese title: Reach For The Stars

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Lyrics

Take off at the speed of sound

Bright lights, colors all around

I'm running wild, livin' fast and free

Got no regrets inside of me

Not lookin' back

Not givin' up

Not letting go

I'll keep on running

I'm gonna reach for the stars

Although they look pretty far

I'm gonna find my own way

And take a chance on today

The sky with stars so bright

The colors feel so right

I've never felt like this, I'll keep on runnin'

The sky with stars so bright

The colors feel so right

Just take my hand, we're gonna reach for the stars

Tonight

Tonight


Wake up, livin' day by day

Do what I want, and I'll do it my way

The world's flying right below my feet

Got no regrets inside of me

Not lookin' back (Not lookin' back)

Not givin' up (Not givin' up)

Not letting go

I'll keep on running

I'm gonna reach for the stars

Although they look pretty far

I'm gonna find my own way

And take a chance on today

The sky with stars so bright

The colors feel so right

I've never felt like this, I'll keep on runnin'

The sky with stars so bright

The colors feel so right

Just take my hand, we're gonna reach for the stars

Tonight

Tonight

Rooftop Run

Rooftop Run
Track title Rooftop Run
Universe Sonic the Hedgehog
Debut game Sonic Unleashed / Sonic Generations
Availability Default
Link [15]

Origin

This song made its original appearance in Sonic Unleashed for the Rooftop Run stage, but in 2011's Sonic Generations, this song was remixed for both Classic and Modern Sonic's version of Rooftop Run. The one used in this game is the Modern Sonic remix.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Sonic Generations

Composition and arrangement Copyright SEGA Games Co., Ltd.

Trivia

Strangely, this track lists the remix's source (Sonic Generations) in the "Details" view instead of the original source (Sonic Unleashed).

Wonder World

Wonder World
Track title Wonder World
Universe Sonic the Hedgehog
Debut game Sonic Lost World
Availability Default
Link [16]

Origin

This track is the main theme for Sonic Lost World.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Sonic Lost World

Composition and arrangement Copyright SEGA Games Co., Ltd.

Windy Hill - Zone 1

Windy Hill - Zone 1
Track title Windy Hill - Zone 1
Universe Sonic the Hedgehog
Debut game Sonic Lost World
Availability Default
Link [17]

Origin

This track is taken directly from Sonic Lost World, where it plays in the first Zone of the Windy Hill area.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Sonic Lost World

Composition and arrangement Copyright SEGA Games Co., Ltd.

Lights, Camera, Action! (Studiopolis Zone Act 1)

Lights, Camera, Action! (Studiopolis Zone Act 1)
Track title Lights, Camera, Action! (Studiopolis Zone Act 1)
Universe Sonic the Hedgehog
Debut game Sonic Mania
Availability Default
Link [18]

Origin

This track is taken directly from Sonic Mania, where it plays in the first Act of Studiopolis Zone. Like many of the other new songs in Mania, it was composed by Tee Lopes.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Sonic Mania

Composition and arrangement Copyright SEGA Games Co., Ltd.

Japanese title: Lights, Camera, Action! - Studiopolis Zone Act 1

Other Uses

The track is used in the Mii Gunner Tails and Mii Brawler Knuckles costume showcase.

Trivia

This song loops differently in Ultimate compared to its origin, Sonic Mania. In that game, each loop begins with the "lights, camera, action!" vocal heard at the beginning of the song. However, this is not the case in Ultimate.

Fist Bump

Fist Bump
Track title Fist Bump
Universe Sonic the Hedgehog
Debut game Sonic Forces
Availability Default
Link [19]

Origin

This track is the main theme for Sonic Forces. The vocals are performed by Doug Robb of the band Hoobastank. It loops back to the chorus after the second verse.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Sonic Forces

Composition and arrangement Copyright SEGA Games Co., Ltd.

Lyrics

I can't do this alone

Even though I am strong

Need something more than me

Someone to push me to victory

Let's see what we can do

Together, me and you

Can't be afraid to try

Kiss your fears goodbye

No looking back

You and I, we're on the attack

Full speed ahead

Running to the sunset

Such a different feeling

Both of us believing

We can make it better

Together, we can show the world what we can do

You are next to me and I'm next to you

Push me on through until the battle's won

No one's gonna give a thing to us

Into each other we put our trust

Standing united, after the fight

All alone we will never be

The two of us are holding the key

We see today, a world we couldn't see

Before I say goodbye to you, one more last fist bump

I know you have been afraid before

But you don't have to be any more

No more emptiness to feel inside

When we run together, no one can break up our stride

No looking back

You and I, we're on the attack

Full speed ahead

Running to the sunset

Such a different feeling

Both of us believing

We can make it better

Sunset Heights

Sunset Heights
Track title Sunset Heights
Universe Sonic the Hedgehog
Debut game Sonic Forces
Availability Unlockable
Link [20]

Origin

This track is taken directly from Sonic Forces, where it plays on the Sunset Heights stage.

Composition & Arrangements

Source: Sonic Forces

Composition and arrangement Copyright SEGA Games Co., Ltd.

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Trivia

  • "Right There, Ride On" is the only previous Sonic the Hedgehog song not to be included in Ultimate.
  • Sonic the Hedgehog has the largest number of vocal songs, with 10.
  • This is the only game where the vocal to non-vocal ratio of Sonic the Hedgehog music is even.
  • If one counts both versions of SSB4 as being the same game, Ultimate is the only game with third-party characters where the Sonic the Hedgehog universe does not have the most music for any third-party universe, as Mega Man, Street Fighter, Castlevania, Fatal Fury and Tekken exceed it.
  • Excluding Dragon Quest and Kingdom Hearts, which have no remixes aside from the latter's victory fanfare, Sonic the Hedgehog has the fewest Smash remixes out of any third-party series, with only one.
    • However, it's the most recurring third-party remix in the Smash series, having appeared in all the games since Brawl and also in various other titles related to the Sonic series outside of Smash.
  • Sonic the Hedgehog is the third-party universe with the largest number of games represented by music, having 20 music tracks originated from 16 games of its own franchise.
  • Songs from the first two Sonic games are owned by the composers of the tracks, rather than the owner of the IP. This trait is shared with the music from Xenoblade Chronicles 2, the Dragon Quest series, the Culdcept series, Soma Bringer, and Style Savvy: Styling Star.
  • Sonic the Hedgehog and Final Fantasy VII are the only series represented by playable characters in Ultimate, in which all their remixes are not owned by Nintendo but by their owners, respectively Sega and Square Enix. Metal Gear and Street Fighter also have certain remixes owned by their owners, Konami and Capcom U.S.A. respectively, however the others are owned by Nintendo.
    • Counting the Other music category, Undertale also shares this distinction, as the remix of MEGALOVANIA is owned by Toby Fox.