In addition to solo releases under his own name Kirk used the following aliases: Al Jabr, Anarchia, Biochemical Dread, Bit Crackle, Blacworld, Chemical Agent, Citrus, Cold Warrior, Dark Magus, Destructive Impact, Dr. Xavier, Electronic Eye, Extended Family, Frightgod, Future Cop Movies, International Organisation, King Of Kings, Multiple Transmission, Nine Miles Dub, Nitrogen, Orchestra Terrestrial, Outland Assassin, Papadoctrine, Port Au Prince, PSI Punky Dread Allstars, Reflexiv, The Revolutionary Army (Of The Infant Jesus), Robots + Humanoids, Sandoz, Signals Intelligence, The Silent Age, Trafficante, Ubermenschlich, Ubu Rahmen, Wicky Wacky, Vasco de Mento
Extensive discographies of Kirk, Cabaret Voltaire, and its other members can be found at http://www.brainwashed.com/cv/.
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Richard H. Kirk Lyrics
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I'd be a beggar or a knave for you (Whatever that is)
And if that isn't love, it'll have to do
Until the real thing comes along
I'd gladly move the Earth for you
To prove my love, dear, and its worth for you
If that isn't love, it will have to do (Gotta do)
With all the words, dear, at my command
I just can't make you understand
I'll always love you, darling, come what may
My heart is yours, what more can I say?
(You want me to rob a bank? Well I won't do it)
I'd sigh for you, yes,
I'd even cry for you, yes
I'd tear the stars down from the skies for you
If that isn't love, well skip it, it'll have to do
Until the real thing comes along
Listen baby
I'd even sigh for you, I'm 'bout ready to cry for you
I'd tear the stars down from the skies for you
If that isn't love, it'll have to do, baby, yes
Until the real thing comes along
(Here's the real thing, baby)
The lyrics of Richard H. Kirk's song Come In 2-3 are a declaration of love and devotion. The singer claims that they would do anything, no matter how extreme or difficult, for the one they love. They are willing to be a beggar or a knave, work or even slave, and move the Earth in order to prove the depth and worth of their love. They assert that even if this level of dedication falls short of true love, it will suffice until the real thing comes along. The singer confesses that despite having all the words at their command, they cannot make their beloved understand the genuineness and strength of their feelings.
The lyrics highlight the sacrifices and effort invested in sustaining a relationship and proving to a loved one that they are valued and cherished. Furthermore, it illuminates that love alone isn't always enough to sustain a relationship. The singer acknowledges that their professed love may not be the real thing, but it is the best they can do at the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd work for you, I'd even slave for you
I am willing to do anything and everything for you
I'd be a beggar or a knave for you (Whatever that is)
I would even be willing to become poor or do something unethical for you
And if that isn't love, it'll have to do
This may not be the conventional definition of love, but I am willing to settle for this
Until the real thing comes along
Until I find true, genuine love.
I'd gladly move the Earth for you
I am willing to go above and beyond to prove my love for you
To prove my love, dear, and its worth for you
I want to show you how much my love is worth by performing grand gestures
Gotta do
I have no other option
With all the words, dear, at my command
Despite having a vast vocabulary, I cannot seem to convey my feelings to you
I just can't make you understand
You cannot seem to grasp the depth of my love for you
I'll always love you, darling, come what may
No matter what happens, my love for you will never waver
My heart is yours, what more can I say?
I have given my heart and soul to you, what else is there left to say?
(You want me to rob a bank? Well I won't do it)
Even though I am willing to do anything for you, I will not break the law for you
I'd tear the stars down from the skies for you
My love for you is so strong that I am capable of doing impossible things
Well skip it
Let's not worry about defining my love, it just is what it is
Listen baby
Pay attention to what I am saying next
(Here's the real thing, baby)
I have finally found true love, with you.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: GERALD MARKS, SEYMOUR SIMONS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
JMP 01A2
RIP Richard. You were a pioneer in electronic music, with an already heavy back catalog before going electronic.
JMP 01A2
@teflon shouldered snake Along with people like Brian Eno, Kraftwerk, Tangerine Dream and a whole lot of others. 80s gave us new tech that was affordable even to regular people. Enter DJs and the whole Detroit Scene.
Francois Petitpain
That is a shocking news for me. With 65 what a shame - he was such a genius
Rhys F.
Kirk was electronic from the start I'd say.
JMP 01A2
@Rhys F. heavy metal bands (using electric guitars with peddals) were also "electric". We talking about the genre here, so yes he was that from the start. Cabaret Voltaire. "experimenting with electronic devices to make "music without musical instruments." Inspired by the tech geekery of Brian Eno of Roxy Music." plus other electronic pioneers.
floyd carbunkel
Richard . Right 👍 on point 👉
sean808080
Rest in power Richard H Kirk. Your influence will be felt for generations. Your music lives on. ❤️🙏🌈
carl rush
loved this album in 94 and wow it still sounds great to my ears. Thanks for the music.
Jurgen Simpson
RIP Richard Kirk. This was the soundtrack to many many of my days!
Cat Malogen
Always on point, one of the few to blend paranoia and swing