Worldwide Syndicates
Maxim Lyrics

Yo, some international hits goin' on
Maxim is acknowledging the existence of popular and successful global music.

Yo, digital satellite uplink
Maxim is giving a shout-out to the technology that enables worldwide communication and distribution of music.

We ain't talkin' about no lifestyle, gold cufflinks
Maxim is asserting that the song is not focused on material possessions or luxury.

I know the link between wide world syndicates We took the borders, the borders so delicate
Maxim is aware of the connections between different global networks or groups, and how fragile those boundaries can be.

Syndicates, syndicates
This is a repeated line that emphasizes the prevalence and interconnectedness of global organizations.

Gaseous attack, I broadcast these facts So the masses react 'cause we're trapped in the worldwide worldwide deception Stock markets crash, blast from the hash
Maxim is using vivid language to describe the negative consequences of deceitful global practices, such as financial crashes and military attacks.

Deep within the torture of prisoners of war It's martial law, harsh to indoors This New World Order try manslaughter Time on every borderline as the blind follow the blind
Maxim is commenting on the inhumane treatment of prisoners during times of conflict, and criticizing the concept of a controlling global government causing harm to its own citizens.

2001 Space Odyssey collapsin' the economy Grim reaper maximum prodigy Ain't no hard drives, lookin' all pretty We talk about smart cards, life in the city
Maxim is referencing the film '2001: A Space Odyssey' in regards to the potential for technological advancement to have negative effects on the global economy, and warns against relying too heavily on superficially appealing smart cards and city living.

It's shitty I concentrate, contemplate How can I take the weight? Wipe your tears for your son, mom 'cause Vietnam was sorta like a high school prom
Maxim shares his struggles with understanding the gravity of global issues, while at the same time acknowledging how much worse previous events were, such as the Vietnam War.

Prepared to take this destruction Governments got in construction Your life will be worth less than dust then Actions to cover the earth with radiation, alert
Maxim is warning about government plans to cause radiation and destruction on a global scale, and cautions people to prepare for the worst.

The ozone layer is goin' to burst Someone uses another and then they both perish Death to the power of the sun, and they can't bear it Hear it explained and clear, in your eardrum
Maxim is commenting on the damaging effects of pollution and the sun's radiation on the environment and human health.

New York to England, tight like a snare drum Maxim, poetic and Diamond J Help you find a way Before mankind decays
Maxim is expressing solidarity between people in different parts of the world and promoting the idea that music can bring people together to find solutions to global problems.

Inside these vertical villages where we murder and pillages And watch our own earth diminish Niggas' store owners become album killers I love them soldiers, they got no limits
Maxim is criticizing the violence and exploitation that occurs within large urban centers and praising soldiers who show bravery in the face of danger.

Trap ya soul in it, niggas who flow with it Soul with it and busy start throwin' kisses At young brothers in show business Paint a picture so vivid you can feel it
Maxim is highlighting the oppressive and potentially soul-crushing aspect of the music industry, while also acknowledging the potential for performers to inspire others with their work.

What's goin' on in A confusin' time from all, everybody's got to agree The complex state of affairs, peer pressure Who's the aggressor, who's the spartacists?
Maxim is acknowledging the confusion and complexity of global issues, and questioning who is responsible for the troubles facing the world.

Who can we trust, what future lies before us? I must stress it's down to intellect Over tiredness, over exertion, perversion The strain, we put on the life game
Maxim is posing tough questions about trust and the future of humanity, while also emphasizing the importance of intelligence and self-care in tackling these issues.

Many men want to find the meanin' To the colorful palette of everyday scenarios Touch of a button, violate nature's laws Big bad claws, neither mine, neither yours
Maxim is discussing the search for meaning and beauty in the world amid the reality of technological advancements and harm to the natural world.

Too many wild cards in the pack, elusive characters Politicians to barristers, lunatics, madmen Shop owners, straight through to lecturers The so called 'Good fellas'
Maxim is bemoaning the presence of unpredictable and potentially dangerous people in positions of power, including politicians, lawyers, and criminals.

Obscenity of hypocrisy, it's genuine I plan to ruin, I make a profit out of everything Ranging from snake skins to amphetamines Precious stones, to bitumen
Maxim is criticizing the hypocrisy and greed that he sees in global business practices, particularly in the sale of vulnerable or dangerous items.