Ronan Patrick John Keating, in Gaeilge (Irish Gaelic): Rónán Pádraig Seán M… Read Full Bio ↴Ronan Patrick John Keating, in Gaeilge (Irish Gaelic): Rónán Pádraig Seán Mac Céitinn. Was born in 3 March 1977 in Swords, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. He is an Irish recording artist, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Keating debuted on the professional music scene alongside Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately, in 1994 as the lead singer of Boyzone. His solo career started in 1999, and resulted in 9 studio albums. Keating gained worldwide attention when his single "When You Say Nothing at All" was featured in the film Notting Hill and peaked at number one in several countries. As a solo artist, Keating has sold over 22 million records worldwide.

Along with Boyzone, Keating has sold over 40 million records worldwide, and in Australia he is best known as a judge on The X Factor. Keating has worked as a charity campaigner most notably for the Marie Keating Foundation, a foundation that raises awareness for breast cancer. It is named after his mother, who died of the disease. Ronan Keatings fortune is around £12 million pounds.

Islands In The Stream
Ronan Keating Lyrics

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Baby when I met you there was peace unknown
I set out to get you with a fine tooth comb
I was soft inside there was something going on

You do something to me that I can't explain
Hold me closer and I feel no pain every beat of my heart
We got something going on

Tender love is blind it requires a dedication
All this love we feel needs no conversation
We ride it together, uh huh
Makin' love with each other, uh huh

Islands in the stream that is what we are
No one in between how can we be wrong?
Sail away with me to another world
And we rely on each other, uh huh
From one lover to another, uh huh

I can't live without you if the love is gone
Everything is nothing if you got no one
And you did walk in the night
Slowly losin' sight of the real thing

But that won't happen to us and we got no doubt
Too deep in love and we got no way out
And the message is clear this could be the year for the real thing

No more will you cry, baby I will hurt you never
We start and end as one in love forever
We can ride it together, uh huh
Makin' love with each other, uh huh

Islands in the stream that is what we are
No one in between how can we be wrong?
Sail away with me to another world
And we rely on each other, uh huh
From one lover to another, uh huh

Islands in the stream that is what we are
No one in between how can we be wrong?
Sail away with me to another world
And we rely on each other, uh huh
From one lover to another, uh huh

Islands in the stream that is what we are
No one in between how can we be wrong?
Sail away with me to another world
And we rely on each other, uh huh
From one lover to another, uh huh

Islands in the stream that is what we are

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Islands in the Stream" by Ronan Keating & The McClymonts are about two people who have found solace in each other's love. The singer reflects on how he was initially guarded and hesitant to let himself feel deeply for his partner, but something about their connection made him open up. The love they share does not require constant communication, because they intuitively know what the other needs. There is a sense that they are more than just romantic partners; they are each other's support system, and as the line says, they rely on each other.

The chorus of the song emphasizes that despite any obstacles or disapproval from outsiders, their bond is unbreakable. They are like "islands in the stream" - distinct entities that merge together to form something beautiful. The repetition of the phrase "uh huh" throughout the song serves to reinforce the idea that their relationship is effortless and mutually beneficial. The final verse asserts that even in the face of uncertainty or hardship, they will remain strong and committed to each other.

Overall, "Islands in the Stream" is a celebration of a powerful love that transcends boundaries and brings comfort to those involved.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby when I met you there was peace unknown
When I first met you, there was a sense of calm that I had never experienced before.

I set out to get you with a fine tooth comb
I made a meticulous effort to pursue you with great attention to detail.

I was soft inside there was something going on
Although I appeared sensitive and emotional, there was a strong undercurrent of intense feelings brewing inside me.

You do something to me that I can't explain
There's something about you that affects me in ways that are beyond my understanding.

Hold me closer and I feel no pain every beat of my heart
When you hold me close, I forget all my worries and feel a sense of pure bliss with every heartbeat.

We got something going on
There's a special connection between us that's hard to describe but impossible to ignore.

Tender love is blind it requires a dedication
True love is selfless and requires a constant commitment to nurture and care for each other, even when it's not easy.

All this love we feel needs no conversation
The depth of our love is so profound that we don't need words to express it.

We ride it together, uh huh
We face all the ups and downs of life as a team, supporting each other through thick and thin.

Makin' love with each other, uh huh
Our physical intimacy is a natural extension of the deep emotional bond we share.

Islands in the stream that is what we are
Our love is like two islands surrounded by a vast sea, separate from the rest of the world but connected to each other.

No one in between how can we be wrong?
There's no one to interfere or come between us, so how could we possibly be mistaken about our feelings?

Sail away with me to another world
Let's embark on a journey together, leaving behind all our worries and exploring new horizons of love and adventure.

And we rely on each other, uh huh
We trust each other completely and depend on each other for support and comfort.

From one lover to another, uh huh
Our relationship is a continuation of a long line of loving connections throughout history, and we're honored to be a part of it.

I can't live without you if the love is gone
If our love ever fades away, I don't think I could survive without you by my side.

Everything is nothing if you got no one
Without a loving partner, life would be meaningless and empty.

And you did walk in the night
There were times when you were lost and alone, wandering through the darkness of life.

Slowly losin' sight of the real thing
As you struggled to find meaning and purpose, it became harder and harder to see what was truly important in life.

But that won't happen to us and we got no doubt
We know that we'll always stay true to each other and never lose sight of what really matters in life.

Too deep in love and we got no way out
Our love is so all-encompassing and overwhelming that we're completely devoted to each other, and there's no escape from its grasp.

And the message is clear this could be the year for the real thing
We both know that we've found something truly special and that this could be the year when our love reaches its full potential.

No more will you cry, baby I will hurt you never
I promise to never cause you pain or make you shed tears again. You have my word.

We start and end as one in love forever
Our love is eternal, and we'll begin and end every day as a united force, bound together in love forever.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Barry Gibb, Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb

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