Graeme Revell (born October 23, 1955). is a New Zealand film composer and m… Read Full Bio ↴Graeme Revell (born October 23, 1955). is a New Zealand film composer and musician, born in Auckland. He graduated from The University of Auckland with degrees in economics and politics. He is a classically trained pianist and French horn player. Revell worked as a regional planner in Australia and Indonesia and as an orderly in an Australian psychiatric hospital. Graeme Revell was a member of SPK, an industrial music group, for which he played keyboards and percussion. Their single In Flagrante Delicto was the basis for his score for the film Dead Calm (1989). This was his first score and won him an Australian Film Industry award. Since then he's done a number of major and minor film soundtracks including Ghost in the Machine, The Crow, The Crow: City of Angels, The Craft, The Saint, Street Fighter Daredevil, Chinese Box, and The Adventures of Shark Boy & Lava Girl.

Generique Assault
Graeme Revell Lyrics

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[Verse 1]
Yeah... KRS-One bout to wreck the joint
I was seen openin up at the edge of Detroit
Where the cops go beyond the laws
Where enemies work together by putting they shit on pause
So what does it mean, Assault on Precinct 13?
You are bout to see just what the dirt bring
It's working, that force, I have been searching

Like Lawrence Fishburne when it's time to hurt things
Ethan Hawke, man he face all that
I hold the mic like Ja held the baseball bat
I stay ahead, like a baseball cap
The ways of the world, Kris don't chase all that

[Chorus]
We gettin up outta here, that's what's up. That's what's up
Watch me back up the truck
You livin wit a lot of fear. That's what's up, my gats stay up
So crooked cops you backin me up?
We gettin up outta here, that's what's up. That's what's up
Watch me back up the truck
You livin wit a lot of fear. That's what's up, my gats stay up
So crooked cops you backin me up?

[Verse 2]
Well as I walk through the street, my spirit will speak
To those I meet and great from week to week
I am not my handsome beat. I command the speak
As the observer inside the physique
Many rappers try to compete, of course
But they got smashed and trashed in the streets and tossed
Sometimes I think we all just lost
We just flashin and flossin the disastrous cause
We don't even know the one-ness of the only force
Instead of a golden calf, we got a platinum horse
But what did Moses do with the golden calf?
Threw the log at it and it ended in a blast
Master, get on them quick, get on them faster
In the background you frontin, 'cause there's nothing but laughter
I tag church like the shirt king
Turn up the track for Assault on Precinct 13

[Chorus]
We gettin up outta here, that's what's up. That's what's up
Watch me back up the truck
You livin wit a lot of fear. That's what's up, my gats stay up
So crooked cops you backin me up?
We gettin up outta here, that's what's up. That's what's up
Watch me back up the truck
You livin wit a lot of fear. That's what's up, my gats stay up
So crooked cops you backin me up?

[Verse 3]
Wow, what an ending. What a conclusion
They thought they was winning, but they really was losin
He though he was sinnin, but he really was provin
That leadership keeps it moving, steady cruising
Guns up, funds up, from sun up to sun up to sun up
Buck buck buck! Yo, duck duck
We run up, two down, one up
Dope MCs see me and get butterflies in they stomach
Others can't speak, they just shut up
KRS on the come up, liftin Big Pun up. Let me sum up
Dope MCs, wack MCs, thin MCs, fat MCs, commercial MCs, they can't all
Get done up
Raise the drum up, breath for breath, I'll rip your lung up
On my trophy wall, I'm nailing your tongue up
KRS-One, you know what it means
Turn up the track for Assault on Precinct 13

[Chorus]
We gettin up outta here, that's what's up. That's what's up
Watch me back up the truck
You livin wit a lot of fear. That's what's up, my gats stay up
So crooked cops you backin me up?
We gettin up outta here, that's what's up. That's what's up
Watch me back up the truck
You livin wit a lot of fear. That's what's up, my gats stay up
So crooked cops you backin me up?

[Verse 4]
We gotta start trusting each other right now if we gonna make it
Through this night
From Criminal Minded to Spiritual Minded, and even beyond and behind
It, never be afraid to fight
Or be the lazy type. Me, I'm the crazy type
I get them clubs so crazy hype
I throw them glasses on that them ladies like
And years later, rock what they babies like
I blaze the light, there me be 8,000,000 ways to die
But there's 16,000,000 ways to fight
So wherever you are... in the crib or your car, in your tank too
KRS-One would like to thank you, right
That's why KRS on the mic
Wishin you peace for the rest of the night
'cause at the end of the film, you'll see what it mean
Turn up the track for Assault on Precinct 13!

Fresh (fresh)... For 2005... You suucckkkkaaaa

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Generique Assault" by Graeme Revell featuring KRS-One tell the story of a police officer, who is fighting crime in a dangerous neighborhood in Detroit. The title "Assault on Precinct 13" refers to the movie of the same name released in 1976, which is about a police precinct, which is under siege by Los Angeles street gangs. KRS-One opens the song with a nod to his performance career, talking about how he is about to wreck the joint as he opens up on the edge of Detroit. He later goes on to wrap about the force that he has been searching, and how it is working to bring positive change to the area. The chorus repeats the phrases "We getting up outta here" and "my gats stay up," which refers to the idea of leaving the neighborhood and staying armed.

In the second verse, KRS-One speaks about how he uses music to speak to those in the community and the impact of his message. He speaks about the many rappers who have come before him and how many have been trashed in the streets. He also calls for unity amongst the people and speaks to the dangerous materialism that he believes is pulling people down. The final verse speaks about the need for trust and determination to make it through the hard times. He speaks about the many different ways that there are to fight, and how even in the darkest of times, peace is achievable.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah... KRS-One bout to wreck the joint
KRS-One is about to deliver a powerful performance

I was seen openin up at the edge of Detroit
I performed in Detroit, where things are tough

Where the cops go beyond the laws
The police in Detroit are corrupt

Where enemies work together by putting they shit on pause
People who are normally enemies will work together to survive

So what does it mean, Assault on Precinct 13?
The song is inspired by the movie Assault on Precinct 13

You are bout to see just what the dirt bring
The song will show the harsh realities of life

It's working, that force, I have been searching
KRS-One has been looking for positive forces to counteract the negative ones

Like Lawrence Fishburne when it's time to hurt things
KRS-One will be tough and uncompromising like the actor Lawrence Fishburne

Ethan Hawke, man he face all that
KRS-One will be fearless like the actor Ethan Hawke

I hold the mic like Ja held the baseball bat
KRS-One is a powerful performer like the rapper Ja Rule

I stay ahead, like a baseball cap
KRS-One is always one step ahead of the game

The ways of the world, Kris don't chase all that
KRS-One does not chase after superficial things in life

We gettin up outta here, that's what's up. That's what's up
We are leaving this dangerous situation

Watch me back up the truck
I am packing up and leaving

You livin wit a lot of fear. That's what's up, my gats stay up
You are living in fear, but I am prepared to defend myself

So crooked cops you backin me up?
Are you with me against the corrupt police?

Well as I walk through the street, my spirit will speak
As I move through life, I will listen to my inner voice

To those I meet and great from week to week
I will interact with people and make meaningful connections

I am not my handsome beat. I command the speak
I am not just a pretty face, I have a powerful voice

As the observer inside the physique
I am also an observer of the world around me

Many rappers try to compete, of course
Other rappers try to compete with me

But they got smashed and trashed in the streets and tossed
They are not as successful as I am and have been rejected by the public

Sometimes I think we all just lost
I see a lot of problems in the world

We just flashin and flossin the disastrous cause
People focus on material possessions, which is a problem

We don't even know the one-ness of the only force
We are disconnected from a greater spiritual force

Instead of a golden calf, we got a platinum horse
We worship material possessions like expensive cars

But what did Moses do with the golden calf?
Moses destroyed the golden calf people worshiped

Threw the log at it and it ended in a blast
He threw the Ten Commandments at the calf and destroyed it

Master, get on them quick, get on them faster
Take action to address problems quickly and decisively

In the background you frontin, 'cause there's nothing but laughter
People who criticize me will soon regret it

I tag church like the shirt king
I am a powerful figure in the music world

Turn up the track for Assault on Precinct 13
Listen to this song inspired by the movie Assault on Precinct 13

Wow, what an ending. What a conclusion
The movie has a surprising and exciting ending

They thought they was winning, but they really was losin
People who thought they were winning in life were actually losing

He though he was sinnin, but he really was provin
Someone who thought they were doing something bad was actually proving themselves

That leadership keeps it moving, steady cruising
Good leadership keeps things moving smoothly

Guns up, funds up, from sun up to sun up to sun up
People are armed and focused on making money day and night

Buck buck buck! Yo, duck duck
Somebody is shooting, take cover

We run up, two down, one up
We make progress and overcome obstacles

Dope MCs see me and get butterflies in they stomach
Other rappers feel intimidated by me

Others can't speak, they just shut up
Other rappers are speechless in my presence

KRS on the come up, liftin Big Pun up.
I am getting more popular and lifting up other rappers like Big Pun

Let me sum up
To summarize

Dope MCs, wack MCs, thin MCs, fat MCs, commercial MCs, they can't all
All kinds of rappers

Get done up
Can't all be successful

Raise the drum up, breath for breath, I'll rip your lung up
I am a skilled rapper and can outperform others

On my trophy wall, I'm nailing your tongue up
I have defeated many other rappers

KRS-One, you know what it means
I am a well-known rapper with a distinct style

We gotta start trusting each other right now if we gonna make it
We need to start building trust immediately if we want to succeed

Through this night
Through difficult times

From Criminal Minded to Spiritual Minded, and even beyond and behind
From my early days as a rapper to my current status as a spiritual figure

It, never be afraid to fight
Do not be afraid to stand up for what you believe in

Or be the lazy type. Me, I'm the crazy type
Don't be lazy, be passionate like me

I get them clubs so crazy hype
I know how to get people excited at clubs

I throw them glasses on that them ladies like
I wear sunglasses that are popular with women

And years later, rock what they babies like
My style is timeless and even appeals to children

I blaze the light, there me be 8,000,000 ways to die
I am a bright light in a world with a lot of darkness

But there's 16,000,000 ways to fight
There are many ways to fight back against the darkness

So wherever you are... in the crib or your car, in your tank too
No matter where you are

KRS-One would like to thank you, right
I appreciate your support

That's why KRS on the mic
That's why I do what I do

Wishin you peace for the rest of the night
I hope you have a peaceful night

'cause at the end of the film, you'll see what it mean
At the end of the movie, you'll understand

Turn up the track for Assault on Precinct 13!
Listen to this great song inspired by the movie Assault on Precinct 13!

Fresh (fresh)... For 2005... You suucckkkkaaaa
This is a new song for 2005, you are going to love it

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LAWRENCE KRSONE PARKER, GRAEME CHARLES REVELL, MIKE KOURTZER, FABIEN KOURTZER

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