As Much As I Can Give You Girl

Ronan Keating · Destination [2002]

I had a bad day and then I heard what you had to say

After I had a hard week it's getting harder to turn the other cheek

It's going to be a tough month without you cause you give me the bump

So this is my last year because without you I don't even care



And you don't know what I've been through

I've tried so hard but how about you?

And here I am trying to save what already died



But as much as I can give you girl

I'm gonna send your way

I need you I can't give up girl

Please don't go away



The day we first met you were innocent and so full of life

You said you'd follow me across this whole earth where are you tonight?

So you go fly while I get sold and you'll go far like we all know

Til one fine day you'll realise what you let die



But still as much as I can give you girl

I'm gonna send your way

I need you I can't give up girl

Please don't go away



I spent my whole life just to find you

And lost it all in just one day so as much as I can give you girl

To not go away



A ghost sings "Oh my darling, how can I get you back in my life

Oh my darling if just for one night I mean life"



But as much as I can give you girl

I'm gonna send your way

I need you I can't give up girl

Please don't go away



I spent my whole life just to find you

I lost it all in just one day

So as much as I can give you girl

To not go away



So as much as I can give you girl



To not go away

To not go away

To not go away

To not go away

To not go away

To not go away

To not go away

About As Much As I Can Give You Girl

Ronan Keating's "As Much As I Can Give You Girl" stands as a defining track from his 2002 debut album, *Destination*, capturing the raw vulnerability of early Irish pop. Released during a pivotal era for the artist, the song blends traditional Irish folk instrumentation with modern pop sensibilities, showcasing Keating's signature emotive vocal style. It served as a cornerstone of his initial commercial success, establishing a template for romantic ballads that would characterize his subsequent discography. The recording reflects the broader trend of Celtic fusion in early 2000s music, where authentic melodic structures were reimagined for contemporary audiences. As a key piece of his early catalogue, the track remains a testament to Keating's ability to craft intimate, heartfelt performances that resonated deeply with listeners upon its release.