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.

Superman
Ronan Keating Lyrics

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I've been heading in the wrong direction
Hiding from my own protection
Running but my heart was standing still
I guess I saw the light inside me
Your love has been a torch to guide me
I hope I can be all that you deserve

(chorus)

Well I'm no superman
But I'll love you the best I can
And you know I'm just flesh and bones,
But with you
I feel I'm flying
Don't you know I'm no superman
But I'll always be your man

I was searching for a heart that's beating
As fast as the way I'm feeling
Trying to find some peace there in my soul
You know it was your love that saved me
The answer to my prayers you gave me
And I hope I'll be all you deserve

(chorus)

I'd fight for you,
I'd die for you
You know I would
Hold back the night, light up the sky
Oh if I could, I'll always be your man…yeh

(chorus)

Overall Meaning

In the song "Superman" by Ronan Keating, the singer reflects on his past mistakes and wrong choices and how he had been running away from his own protection until he saw the light inside him. He acknowledges that his partner’s love has guided him through his struggles, and he hopes to be everything that she deserves. He admits that he is just flesh and bones and not a superhero, but he promises to try his best to love her. He tells her that he feels invincible and is flying when he is with her. He claims that he would fight and die for her and be her man always.

The song "Superman" is an ode to love and the way it has transformative powers. It is a declaration of a man's devotion to the woman he loves, and he admits his vulnerability and weakness but claims that with her, he feels he can accomplish anything. The song is a reminder that love can light up even the darkest and most hopeless situations and that with the right person next to you, you can overcome any obstacle.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been heading in the wrong direction
I realized that I've made mistakes in life and taken the wrong path

Hiding from my own protection
I was afraid of being hurt, so I avoided taking steps to protect myself

Running but my heart was standing still
I was going through the motions of life without really feeling alive

I guess I saw the light inside me
I came to understand my own potential and capabilities

Your love has been a torch to guide me
Your love has given me direction and helped me navigate through tough times

I hope I can be all that you deserve
I want to be everything you need and deserve in a partner

Well I'm no superman
I'm just an ordinary person with flaws and weaknesses

But I'll love you the best I can
I will put all my effort into loving you and being the best partner I can be

And you know I'm just flesh and bones
I am human and imperfect, with all the vulnerabilities that come with that

But with you
When I am with you

I feel I'm flying
I feel an overwhelming sense of joy and freedom when I'm with you

Don't you know I'm no superman
I'm not perfect or invincible

But I'll always be your man
I will always be there for you and be committed to our relationship

I was searching for a heart that's beating
I was looking for someone to connect with emotionally and share a deep bond

As fast as the way I'm feeling
Someone who could match the intensity of my feelings

Trying to find some peace there in my soul
I was seeking inner peace and fulfillment

You know it was your love that saved me
Your love came to my rescue and gave me hope when I needed it most

The answer to my prayers you gave me
You were the answer to all my prayers and wishes for a loving partner

And I hope I'll be all you deserve
I want to be the partner you deserve, who loves, supports and respects you

I'd fight for you,
I would defend you and stand up for you

I'd die for you
I would do anything for you, even sacrifice my life

You know I would
You can trust that I would always be there for you

Hold back the night, light up the sky
I will do everything in my power to protect you and make your life brighter

Oh if I could, I'll always be your man…yeh
I wish I could always be there for you and be the partner you need

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL MICHAEL BARRY, RONAN KEATING

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