Richard H. Kirk (born 21 March 1956, Sheffield, England - died 21 September… Read Full Bio ↴Richard H. Kirk (born 21 March 1956, Sheffield, England - died 21 September 2021) was a British musician specializing in electronic music. He first came to prominence in the 1970s as a member of the seminal industrial band Cabaret Voltaire. His first release as a solo artist, "Disposable Half Truths", was released in 1980 and he maintained a career as a solo artist alongside Cabaret Voltaire, of which he was the sole member from 1994 until his death. It was during the 1990s that his solo output increased considerably. Kirk’s works explored every type of electronic/dance music and under so many pseudonyms that it is sometimes difficult to develop a full picture of the vast scope covered. So prolific was Kirk’s work that he had established a reputation as contemporary techno's busiest man.

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/.

The Number Of Magic
Richard H. Kirk Lyrics

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7, the number of magic
and one of the most power numbers, 9, which is the power of 3 tripled... any one of these numbers...mixed with any of your (?) could prove to the most desireable combination.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Richard H. Kirk's song The Number Of Magic reference the mystical power associated with the number 7 as well as the strong association of the number 9 with the power of three. The use of these numbers suggests an interest in numerology and the occult, a fascination that often arises in musical genres such as electronic and industrial, which Kirk has been associated with since the 1970s. The idea that mixing any of these numbers with "any of your (?) could prove to the most desirable combination" is likely a reference to the belief that certain combinations of numbers or symbols can have magical or transformative effects. The ambiguity of the "your" invites the listener to speculate on what this could mean, and perhaps to apply this idea to their own lives and experiences.

Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of wonder and curiosity about the unseen forces that may shape our lives, whether we believe in them or not. The use of numbers, which are often associated with mathematical precision and rationality, adds a layer of complexity and intrigue to the lyrics and invites the listener to ponder the mysteries of the universe.

Line by Line Meaning

7, the number of magic
The number 7 holds a special significance as a magical number.

and one of the most power numbers, 9, which is the power of 3 tripled...
The number 9 is also considered a powerful number because it is the result of tripling the power of the number 3.

any one of these numbers...
Either the numbers 7 or 9 could be used in a magical combination.

mixed with any of yours (?)
When combined with another number, either 7 or 9 could create a desirable outcome.

could prove to the most desireable combination.
Combining either the number 7 or 9 with another number could create a highly desirable result.

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