The Sonic Forces theme is called ‘Fist Bump’ and is sung by the Hoobastank guy

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After thinking about it for a while, this is the worst lede I could come up with for this story: “I”m not a perfect person, there’s many things I wish I didn’t do. But I continue learning, I never meant to do those things to you.” Hoobastank sings this to kick off 2003’s mega-hit “The Reason,” but the lyrics apply to Sega’s efforts with Sonic in recent years too.

This parallel isn’t as forced as it may seem because Hoobstank’s lead singer provided the vocals for the theme track to Sonic Forces. Douglas Robb (that’s Hoobastank guy’s name) wrote and sang the lyrics for “Fist Bump” (that’s the theme song’s name).

The lyrics are below, as transcribed by a commenter on the YouTube video. I’ll trust that they’re more or less accurate. I gotta go think about high school for a while.

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 nothing 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!