There are two artists called Paul Oakley:
1. Paul Oakley is a rock g… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists called Paul Oakley:
1. Paul Oakley is a rock guitarist from England. His debut instrumental rock CD 'Out of the Ashes' shows that guitar virtuosity is not just about technique and speed (which he has!), but that passion and feeling are what music is really all about. In his own words, ' Music should do one of three things - move you, take you on a journey, or tell a story. On rare occasions it can do all three.... '
In a world of Satriani and Vai clones, 'Out of the Ashes' is a refreshing change, and Paul Oakley achieves those rare three things...
Scott Ward at Sea of Tranquility webzine had this to say in his review of Paul's debut CD 'Out of the Ashes'...
Oakley, Paul: Out Of The Ashes
There is a wealth of instrumental guitarist out there. Some get it right and many, many never do. It takes much more than the ability to shred or run the fretboard as fast as humanly possible to create music that gets into your soul. So many forget that this it is still about the melody and not a solo extended out for 3 or 4 minutes. When the artist gets it right it is as if a magical landscape explodes in your head from the sounds that are being sent there through your ears. Music can be a medium that makes you use more than your audio senses. It can make you look at things differently. It can touch you in ways nothing else can. When the artist is spot on with his instrument there is nothing in this world that will affect you in the same way.
All that is to prepare you for the dynamics of an artist I have never had the pleasure of hearing before but have found to be a guy that can depict the world we live in and the feelings that we have through the interpretation of his surroundings and his dreams using his six string. The pen might be mightier than the sword but Paul Oakley proves that the guitar can be mightier than any writing instrument known to man at creating a story or painting a picture. Here on this disc he gives you 11 interpretations of things going on in his life and our lives as well. From the melodramatic to the whimsical, Oakley delivers an instrumental tour de force.
Paul tells me that his first influence was Ritchie Blackmore and after that Gary Moore and David Gilmour. I guess you could say the "more" the merrier no matter how you spell it. He also mentioned that Uli Jon Roth and Jan Cyrka among his favorite guitarist too. While I hate to really compare Paul as he has a very unique sound but he reminds me more of the Joe Satriani, Gary Hoey and Rod DeGeorge school where the music is more about melody and painting vivid pictures with his playing. This album is not about riffs, it is about storytelling and the ability to create a tale with his music.
Take the first song "One Last Ride" that is as he describes it about selling his motorcycle and taking it out for the last time. When you hear the sound of the bike being fired up at the start it is just a prelude to a song that takes you out on the highway for a breathtaking ride. You can close your eyes and just envision the miles flying by as the music takes you for a two wheeled ride of a lifetime. You can feel the wind as he cranks the throttle and blazes off into the sunset.
From there he takes you to the whimsical world that cats live in with "Cattitude". As far as pets go, cats are the ones that have the most attitude and this tune captures it perfectly. This song shows the way that Paul paints with his music as you can just see a cat rolling around with a ball of yarn or batting the mouse toy.
This journey that Oakley takes you on is one that hits upon many different emotions along the way. The beautiful "Hand In Hand" really exudes love while the song "Out Of The Ashes" is full of hope. "Freefall" is all about excitement and you will have a deep respect for history and the finality of death with the majestic "The Last Pharaoh". Oakley is able to pull such feelings from his instrument. Luckily we are here to benefit from his ability.
It is not often you will find an artist of such extreme talent. Both in his playing and his songwriting, Oakley is superb. By the time you get to the last song "Final Sunset" you will be drained by the pure magic that he has put on this disc.
This is what instrumental music is supposed to be, something that you feel as well as hear. Few can pull it off but Paul Oakley does and what he has put out for you is one magical disc that gets into the soul. This is one that you should not just own but treasure for not many will come along like it.
2. Paul Oakley, Christian songwriter
If you’ve ever heard Paul’s songs or been in a context where Paul has lead worship, then you won’t have failed to notice the consuming passion to know God that characterises his songwriting.
Whilst this passion and exuberant celebration of songs like Fire, Here I am, Unashamed and Because of You carry an authority and integrity that can only come from having been in that place, songs like Cover me, I need You now, When deep calls to deep and Kiss the River show that Paul is also not shy to tackle issues of pain and suffering in the context of worship.
Paul’s song Jesus Lover of my soul has now gone literally all around the globe & been covered by various worship artists as well as translated into many other languages.
“The main focus of my writing comes from my walk with God. I’ve seen God and I don’t want to write about anything else. Like Isaiah I felt like I’ve had a radical encounter with God and ‘’I’m ruined, I’m undone!” When you’ve seen God what else is there to write about? He is everything! He’s awesome and He’s jealous for His glory in every aspect of our lives. So whatever I go through, I walk through it with Him & I hope that comes out in the songs. Music, as well as being a precious gift from God, is for Him as well. There’s almost a sense in which music itself is more complete when it’s to Him & for Him. That’s not to say there isn’t a place for entertainment or performance songs because it all points to a Creator & brings glory to God. I want God at the centre of what I’m saying & writing because He’s totally changed my life.”
Whilst some songwriters are renowned for a particular favourite theme, Paul’s songs seem to take you to every point of the compass. Declaration, reverence, awe, revival & grace are just a few of the subjects Paul touches in his songwriting. For a comprehensive list of themes in a helpful resource reference format, see the ‘resources’ page.
Paul’s songwriting and worship leading have been described on more than one occasion as a ‘journey into God’ and Paul has also found this to be true for him throughout the songwriting process.“Certainly the cds have been a bit like a ‘journey into God’ for me. Even some individual songs, like “In this stillness” & “One Thing” have been like a mini adventure into the person and nature of God himself.”
Paul’s influence as a ‘well-established leader’ in Christian Music, has come as something of a surprise to him and was never something he anticipated in his early stages of his new life as a Christian. His britpop/new wave background left him wondering if he had anything to bring to the mainstream worship ministry. Infact, evangelism became the main focus of his writing for the first few years, using his first band as a vehicle for the gospel.
His international profile continues to grow. This last year has seen Paul travel to Canada, South Africa, Holland, Germany, Scotland and Northern Ireland and more recently, invitations have opened up for Paul to travel to Brazil, the States, Portugal and Germany & Holland again this year.
Although he travels a lot, Paul and his family are very committed to Church of Christ The King - their home church in Brighton (UK) - where he regularly leads the 1,000 strong congregation in worship alongside Dave Fellingham, Stuart Townend, Matt Redman, Phatfish and Kate Simmonds.
If you love to celebrate God’s grace & all that Jesus has accomplished for us, yet you’re not satisfied just to stay where you are - you’re hungry for more of God, then Paul’s songs will always resonate with your spirit.
1. Paul Oakley is a rock g… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists called Paul Oakley:
1. Paul Oakley is a rock guitarist from England. His debut instrumental rock CD 'Out of the Ashes' shows that guitar virtuosity is not just about technique and speed (which he has!), but that passion and feeling are what music is really all about. In his own words, ' Music should do one of three things - move you, take you on a journey, or tell a story. On rare occasions it can do all three.... '
In a world of Satriani and Vai clones, 'Out of the Ashes' is a refreshing change, and Paul Oakley achieves those rare three things...
Scott Ward at Sea of Tranquility webzine had this to say in his review of Paul's debut CD 'Out of the Ashes'...
Oakley, Paul: Out Of The Ashes
There is a wealth of instrumental guitarist out there. Some get it right and many, many never do. It takes much more than the ability to shred or run the fretboard as fast as humanly possible to create music that gets into your soul. So many forget that this it is still about the melody and not a solo extended out for 3 or 4 minutes. When the artist gets it right it is as if a magical landscape explodes in your head from the sounds that are being sent there through your ears. Music can be a medium that makes you use more than your audio senses. It can make you look at things differently. It can touch you in ways nothing else can. When the artist is spot on with his instrument there is nothing in this world that will affect you in the same way.
All that is to prepare you for the dynamics of an artist I have never had the pleasure of hearing before but have found to be a guy that can depict the world we live in and the feelings that we have through the interpretation of his surroundings and his dreams using his six string. The pen might be mightier than the sword but Paul Oakley proves that the guitar can be mightier than any writing instrument known to man at creating a story or painting a picture. Here on this disc he gives you 11 interpretations of things going on in his life and our lives as well. From the melodramatic to the whimsical, Oakley delivers an instrumental tour de force.
Paul tells me that his first influence was Ritchie Blackmore and after that Gary Moore and David Gilmour. I guess you could say the "more" the merrier no matter how you spell it. He also mentioned that Uli Jon Roth and Jan Cyrka among his favorite guitarist too. While I hate to really compare Paul as he has a very unique sound but he reminds me more of the Joe Satriani, Gary Hoey and Rod DeGeorge school where the music is more about melody and painting vivid pictures with his playing. This album is not about riffs, it is about storytelling and the ability to create a tale with his music.
Take the first song "One Last Ride" that is as he describes it about selling his motorcycle and taking it out for the last time. When you hear the sound of the bike being fired up at the start it is just a prelude to a song that takes you out on the highway for a breathtaking ride. You can close your eyes and just envision the miles flying by as the music takes you for a two wheeled ride of a lifetime. You can feel the wind as he cranks the throttle and blazes off into the sunset.
From there he takes you to the whimsical world that cats live in with "Cattitude". As far as pets go, cats are the ones that have the most attitude and this tune captures it perfectly. This song shows the way that Paul paints with his music as you can just see a cat rolling around with a ball of yarn or batting the mouse toy.
This journey that Oakley takes you on is one that hits upon many different emotions along the way. The beautiful "Hand In Hand" really exudes love while the song "Out Of The Ashes" is full of hope. "Freefall" is all about excitement and you will have a deep respect for history and the finality of death with the majestic "The Last Pharaoh". Oakley is able to pull such feelings from his instrument. Luckily we are here to benefit from his ability.
It is not often you will find an artist of such extreme talent. Both in his playing and his songwriting, Oakley is superb. By the time you get to the last song "Final Sunset" you will be drained by the pure magic that he has put on this disc.
This is what instrumental music is supposed to be, something that you feel as well as hear. Few can pull it off but Paul Oakley does and what he has put out for you is one magical disc that gets into the soul. This is one that you should not just own but treasure for not many will come along like it.
2. Paul Oakley, Christian songwriter
If you’ve ever heard Paul’s songs or been in a context where Paul has lead worship, then you won’t have failed to notice the consuming passion to know God that characterises his songwriting.
Whilst this passion and exuberant celebration of songs like Fire, Here I am, Unashamed and Because of You carry an authority and integrity that can only come from having been in that place, songs like Cover me, I need You now, When deep calls to deep and Kiss the River show that Paul is also not shy to tackle issues of pain and suffering in the context of worship.
Paul’s song Jesus Lover of my soul has now gone literally all around the globe & been covered by various worship artists as well as translated into many other languages.
“The main focus of my writing comes from my walk with God. I’ve seen God and I don’t want to write about anything else. Like Isaiah I felt like I’ve had a radical encounter with God and ‘’I’m ruined, I’m undone!” When you’ve seen God what else is there to write about? He is everything! He’s awesome and He’s jealous for His glory in every aspect of our lives. So whatever I go through, I walk through it with Him & I hope that comes out in the songs. Music, as well as being a precious gift from God, is for Him as well. There’s almost a sense in which music itself is more complete when it’s to Him & for Him. That’s not to say there isn’t a place for entertainment or performance songs because it all points to a Creator & brings glory to God. I want God at the centre of what I’m saying & writing because He’s totally changed my life.”
Whilst some songwriters are renowned for a particular favourite theme, Paul’s songs seem to take you to every point of the compass. Declaration, reverence, awe, revival & grace are just a few of the subjects Paul touches in his songwriting. For a comprehensive list of themes in a helpful resource reference format, see the ‘resources’ page.
Paul’s songwriting and worship leading have been described on more than one occasion as a ‘journey into God’ and Paul has also found this to be true for him throughout the songwriting process.“Certainly the cds have been a bit like a ‘journey into God’ for me. Even some individual songs, like “In this stillness” & “One Thing” have been like a mini adventure into the person and nature of God himself.”
Paul’s influence as a ‘well-established leader’ in Christian Music, has come as something of a surprise to him and was never something he anticipated in his early stages of his new life as a Christian. His britpop/new wave background left him wondering if he had anything to bring to the mainstream worship ministry. Infact, evangelism became the main focus of his writing for the first few years, using his first band as a vehicle for the gospel.
His international profile continues to grow. This last year has seen Paul travel to Canada, South Africa, Holland, Germany, Scotland and Northern Ireland and more recently, invitations have opened up for Paul to travel to Brazil, the States, Portugal and Germany & Holland again this year.
Although he travels a lot, Paul and his family are very committed to Church of Christ The King - their home church in Brighton (UK) - where he regularly leads the 1,000 strong congregation in worship alongside Dave Fellingham, Stuart Townend, Matt Redman, Phatfish and Kate Simmonds.
If you love to celebrate God’s grace & all that Jesus has accomplished for us, yet you’re not satisfied just to stay where you are - you’re hungry for more of God, then Paul’s songs will always resonate with your spirit.
BECAUSE OF YOU
Paul Oakley Lyrics
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There's a place where the streets shine
With the glory of the Lamb
There's a way we can go there
We can live there, be on time
Because of You, because of You
Because of Your love, because of Your blood
No more pain no more sadness
No more suffering, no more tears
No more sin, no more sickness
No injustice, no more death
Because of You, because of You
Because of Your love, because of Your blood
Oh, our sins are washed away
And we can live forever
Now we have this hope
Because of You
Oh, we'll see You face to face
And we'll dance together
In the city of our God
Because of You
True, true, true
There'll be joy everlasting
There'll be gladness, there'll be peace
There'll be wine ever flowing
There's a wedding, there's a feast
Because of You, because of You
Because of Your love, because of Your blood
Oh, our sins are washed away
And we can live forever
Now we have this hope
Because of You
Oh, we'll see You face to face
And we'll dance together
In the city of our God
Because of You
Oh, our sins are washed away
And we can live forever
Now we have this hope
Because of You
Oh, we'll see You face to face
And we'll dance together
In the city of our God
Because of You
There's a place where the streets shine
With the glory of the Lamb
There's a way we can go there
We can live there be on time
No more pain no more sadness
No more suffering, no more tears
No more sin, no more sickness
No injustice, no more death
There is joy everlasting
There is gladness, there is peace
There'll be wine ever flowing
There's a wedding, there's a feast
With the glory of the Lamb
There's a way we can go there
We can live there, be on time
Because of You, because of You
Because of Your love, because of Your blood
No more suffering, no more tears
No more sin, no more sickness
No injustice, no more death
Because of You, because of You
Because of Your love, because of Your blood
Oh, our sins are washed away
And we can live forever
Now we have this hope
Because of You
Oh, we'll see You face to face
And we'll dance together
In the city of our God
Because of You
True, true, true
There'll be joy everlasting
There'll be gladness, there'll be peace
There'll be wine ever flowing
There's a wedding, there's a feast
Because of You, because of You
Because of Your love, because of Your blood
Oh, our sins are washed away
And we can live forever
Now we have this hope
Because of You
Oh, we'll see You face to face
And we'll dance together
In the city of our God
Because of You
Oh, our sins are washed away
And we can live forever
Now we have this hope
Because of You
Oh, we'll see You face to face
And we'll dance together
In the city of our God
Because of You
There's a place where the streets shine
With the glory of the Lamb
There's a way we can go there
We can live there be on time
No more pain no more sadness
No more suffering, no more tears
No more sin, no more sickness
No injustice, no more death
There is joy everlasting
There is gladness, there is peace
There'll be wine ever flowing
There's a wedding, there's a feast
The lyrics of Paul Oakley's song Because of You speak of a place where pain, sadness, suffering, sin, sickness, injustice, and death no longer exist. This place is described as having streets that shine with the glory of the Lamb, and it is a place that we can go to because of the love and blood of Jesus Christ. This hope of eternal life is the central theme of the song, and it is repeated in the chorus to emphasize the importance of this salvation. The lyrics express gratitude for having our sins washed away and being able to live forever in the city of God, where we will dance with Him face to face.
Overall, the song is a declaration of faith and hope in Jesus Christ, who died on the cross to save us from our sins and give us eternal life. The imagery of the city of God and the joy and peace that await us there serve as inspiration to keep our eyes fixed on our ultimate destination and live according to God's will.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a place where the streets shine
There is a perfect place where everything shines brightly
With the glory of the Lamb
It is illuminated by the glory of God
There's a way we can go there
There's a path to get to that place
We can live there, be on time
We can settle there and be punctual
Because of You, because of You
We have access to it because of Jesus
Because of Your love, because of Your blood
We have access to it because of Jesus' love and his sacrifice on the cross
No more pain no more sadness
All sorrow has been eliminated
No more suffering, no more tears
All suffering and crying has vanished
No more sin, no more sickness
All sin and sickness has been eliminated
No injustice, no more death
All injustice and death has been done away with
Oh, our sins are washed away
We no longer carry the burden of our sins
And we can live forever
We have eternal life
Now we have this hope
We have a confident expectation
Oh, we'll see You face to face
We will finally meet Jesus in person
And we'll dance together
We will celebrate our faith with Jesus
In the city of our God
This will happen in the perfect place we can get to
There'll be joy everlasting
We will always be filled with joy
There'll be gladness, there'll be peace
We will always feel happy and at peace
There'll be wine ever flowing
There will be never-ending abundance
There's a wedding, there's a feast
There will be a glorious celebration
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Tauri Driu
Praise The Lord!!!! Because of the love and blood of Jesus, our sins are washed away and we can live forever in the city of our God..... To God be the glory forever...... and ever....... Amen!!!!!!!!!
Olivia wilson
My nan died a couple of months ago and this song was sang in church. She loved this! This song brings a tear to my face because it reminds me of my nan. Great song. Love you nan 😭❤️
Kezia Webber
Olivia wilson Just remember she's in a better place 💗 Away from the pain and the darkness of this world. Like this song says, "no more pain, no more sadness, no more suffering, no more tears" 💖 Praying for you x
Sofia George
May your nan rest in peace and Christ
deibormitre Phawa
simply love the lyrics
Praise God
Carrie Lazarus
Praise the lord ❤️✝️
Jolie Mitchell-Witt
Can’t wait for Christ Jesus to wipe away every tear and to see my Precious Savior face to face!!!!
Chris L
There is Joy Everlasting, Amen.
KAWUMA DANIEL
this song is always a blessing papa
Marianne Cripps
this song reminds us that Heaven is waiting for those who love Jesus. No more pain, just praising Jesus