1) Keith Palmer (born… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists called Maxim:
1) Keith Palmer (born 21 March 1967), best known as Maxim or Maxim Reality, is an MC of the British electronica/rave band The Prodigy. He is known for his fierce style of appearance in both music videos and live shows, often wearing scary contact lenses and kilts. His fierce style is also vibrant in the lyrical sense; in live shows he is known to scream and shout to hype up the audience.
2) Maxim is a german artist signed by Rootdown Records who underwent a colorful genre transition from Reggae through Electronic and Pop to a folky Singer/Songwriter mood.
Maxim Richarz was born 15. Mai 1982 in Siegburg near Bonn (Germany). He released his first album "Maxim" in 2005. His latest album "Grüne Papageien" was released in 2020.
For more information check http://www.maximmusic.net.
Due to the almost constant touring and recording with The Prodigy, Maxim rarely had a chance to make his own solo material. After the band started to take it more easy after the intense touring to support The Fat of the Land in late 1998, he finally had the spare time to work and finish some of his projects. That year he released "Dog Day" on the XL promo Against the Grain, which also featured Howlett's "Dirtchamber Remix" of "Diesel Power" (from The Fat of the Land) and Maxim's cover version of the Rolling Stones' "Factory Girl". On 9 August 1999 Maxim released the EP My Web, which contained five tracks. In 2000 Maxim had a collaboration with Skin from Skunk Anansie on the song "Carmen Queasy", which remains his biggest solo success. A second single, "Scheming", was released September 11, and finally the full-length
album Hell's Kitchen, was released on 2 October 2000.
Keith "Keeti" Palmer (born 21 March 1967, in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England), best known as Maxim or Maxim Reality, is an MC of the British electronica/rave band The Prodigy. He is known for his fierce style of appearance in both music videos and live shows, often wearing coloured contact lenses and kilts. His fierce style is also vibrant in the lyrical sense; in live shows he is known to scream and shout to hype up the audience. He is married and has a son named Tay (born in 2002).
Pre-Prodigy history
Maxim was born in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, England, youngest of four children, he went to the Jack Hunt secondary school, also in Peterborough. He enjoyed writing poetry and verse and began MC-ing around the age of 14. He gained inspiration from his ten year older MC brother, MC Starky Ban Tan, who introduced him into the Peterborough Reggae Soundsystem Scene. At the age of 17 he had his first gig in Basingstoke. Ian Sherman, a fellow musician from Nottingham teamed up with Maxim and they formed Maxim Reality and Sheik Yan Groove, where Sherman made the music and Maxim contributed with lyrics. After recording some tracks together and not getting any attention from the record industries, Maxim decided to disband and went on a three month travel throughout Europe and North Africa. Upon returning to England he moved to London to get more into the music and reggae scene of the metropol. Through a friend, Ziggy, he was offered a gig with a band called The Prodigy, which he accepted. He was planning to do just a few gigs with the band, but he later decided to stay. His maniac appearance and intense performance made him popular in the rave scene.
MC of The Prodigy
Originally joining The Prodigy to make the live shows become more alive, Maxim's lyrical talents were later incorporated in the studio works of the albums after The Prodigy Experience from 1992 (although his vocal contributions were heard in the live track "Death of the Prodigy Dancers" on Experience). Maxim provided lyrics in the single "Poison" from Music For the Jilted Generation (1994), as well as in the hit single "Breathe" from The Fat of the Land (1997). However, on the Prodigy album Always Outnumbered, Never Outgunned from 2004, his vocal works were completely absent, apart from the single "Spitfire" and an appearance on the albums first single "Girls" in form of a remix called "More girls". He is still a full member of the band, though, performing in the live shows and, according to their official web site, recording material with Liam Howlett.
Solo projects
Due to the almost constant touring and recording with The Prodigy, Maxim rarely had a chance to make his own solo material. After the band started to take it more easy after the intense touring to support The Fat of the Land in late 1998, he finally had the spare time to work and finish some of his projects. That year he released "Dog Day" on the XL promo Against the Grain, which also featured Howlett's "Dirtchamber Remix" of "Diesel Power" (from The Fat of the Land) and Maxim's cover version of the Rolling Stones' "Factory Girl". On 9 August 1999 Maxim released the EP My Web, which contained five tracks. In 2000 Maxim had a collaboration with Skin from Skunk Anansie on the song "Carmen Queasy", which remains his biggest solo success. A second single, "Scheming", was released September 11, and finally the full-length album Hell's Kitchen, was released on 2 October 2000.
3) MAXIM is a Romanian boy group created by Adrian Sina. Marcus, Bogdan, Alexander and Gabriel debuted in 2013 with their first singe '50/50'.
Backward Bullet
Maxim Lyrics
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Mirror, mirror on the wall, who do we fear most of all?
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who do we fear most of all?
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who do we fear most of all?
The streets are bleeding, many guns are feeding
Mothers are grieving, justice is deceiving
The uniform our enemy, cop killing for energy
What doesn't kill me makes me stronger
What doesn't kill me makes me stronger
Knock me out, I've gone to ground cut me down. I've gone to ground
Backward bullet cut me down backward bullet. cut me down
Knock me out, I've gone to ground cut me down. I've gone to ground
Backward bullet cut me down backward bullet. cut me down
The streets are bleeding, many guns are feeding
Mothers are grieving, true colors revealing
Guntopia our culture, young brother you're my future
Young attitude so innocent. Mankind needs deliverance
Knock me out, I've gone to ground cut me down. I've gone to ground
Backward bullet cut me down backward bullet. cut me down
Knock me out, I've gone to ground cut me down. I've gone to ground
Backward bullet cut me down backward bullet. cut me down
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who do we fear most of all?
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who do we fear most of all?
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who do we fear most of all?
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who do we fear most of all?
What doesn't kill me makes me stronger
What doesn't kill me makes me stronger
What doesn't kill me makes me stronger
What doesn't kill me makes me stronger
What doesn't kill me makes me stronger
What doesn't kill me makes me stronger
What doesn't kill me makes me stronger
What doesn't kill me makes me stronger
In "Backward Bullet," Maxim addresses the issue of police brutality and gun violence. The repetition of the phrase "mirror, mirror on the wall, who do we fear most of all?" draws attention to the fact that society should fear those in positions of power, such as the police, rather than being protected by them. The image of the streets bleeding and guns feeding emphasizes the violence that is becoming a normal part of everyday life, while the line "the uniform our enemy" reflects distrust towards the police force. The phrase "bullet biting has gotta stop" highlights the need to put an end to gun violence.
The chorus, "knock me out, I've gone to ground, cut me down with a backward bullet," is a powerful and haunting line that symbolizes the harm caused by gun violence. The "backward bullet" refers to being shot from behind, indicating that sometimes harmful actions can come from unexpected places. The repetition of the line emphasizes the harsh reality that people can be vulnerable in their everyday lives, despite being innocent.
The second verse talks about the culture of guns and violence that is so prevalent, especially among young people who are the future of society. The phrase "young attitude so innocent" highlights the innocence of youth and the need to protect and guide them towards a better future. Maxim calls for "mankind needs deliverance," suggesting that we need to work together to bring about positive change.
Overall, "Backward Bullet" is a call to action against gun violence and police brutality. Maxim delivers a powerful message through his lyrics, urging people to become more aware of the threats and danger in society, and to work together towards creating a better future for everyone.
Line by Line Meaning
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who do we fear most of all?
Asking the mirror to reflect back on society's greatest fear.
The streets are bleeding, many guns are feeding
Gun violence is causing harm and chaos.
Mothers are grieving, justice is deceiving
Families are suffering and justice is failing them.
The uniform our enemy, cop killing for energy
The police uniform is seen as an enemy, and officers are using excessive force.
Kids die through corrupt cops, bullet biting has gotta stop
Children are dying because of corrupt police officers, and this violence must end.
What doesn't kill me makes me stronger
Overcoming challenges can make a person stronger.
Knock me out, I've gone to ground cut me down. I've gone to ground
If someone tries to hurt me, I'll just retreat and take a break.
Backward bullet cut me down backward bullet. cut me down
Violence has the power to reverse progress and negatively impact lives.
The streets are bleeding, many guns are feeding
Gun violence is wreaking havoc on society.
Mothers are grieving, true colors revealing
Grief is exposing the true nature of society's issues and systemic failures.
Guntopia our culture, young brother you're my future
Weapons and violence have become too ingrained in our culture, and young people can change this.
Young attitude so innocent. Mankind needs deliverance
Young people have pure intentions, and society needs to be saved from its violent tendencies.
What doesn't kill me makes me stronger
Overcoming challenges can build resilience.
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who do we fear most of all?
Society's biggest fear is still unknown.
What doesn't kill me makes me stronger
Adversity can lead to personal growth.
What doesn't kill me makes me stronger
Challenges can lead to inner strength.
What doesn't kill me makes me stronger
Overcoming difficulty can be empowering.
What doesn't kill me makes me stronger
Overcoming obstacles can positively impact one's life.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: CHRIS CORNER, LIAM COVERDALE-HOWE, KEITH ANDREW PALMER, IAN PICKERING, DAVID ANTHONY WESTLAKE, JOE WILSON, KEITH PALMER, STEPHEN WESTLAKE DAVID, LIAM COVERDALE HOWE
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