While at high school in the 1990βs, Oakley discovered his sisterβs 1980s synth-pop record collection and fell in love with artists such as New Order, Pet Shop Boys, Depeche Mode and Tears For Fears.
This inspired Oakley to buy a synthesizer and start making electronic music of his own, however it wasnβt until the release of his 2016 single's Rabbit In The Headlights and Turn Back Time that he found his sound.
Debut album California was released on October 6th 2017 to critical acclaim and was featured on NewRetroWaveβs top 10 albums of 2017 list and The Huffington Post. Propellerhead Software also did an artist feature shortly after the release of California as Michael is a well known user of their software program βReasonβ.
In 2018 Oakley remixed Scandroid on his track Afterglow - Michael Oakley Remix
In 2018 Oakley released California (The Remixes) featuring remixes from artists such as Michael Cassette, Kalax, The New Division, Brothertiger and Betamaxx.
In 2018 Oakley produced Ollie Wride's debut single Overcome and worked on follow up single Never Live Without You.
In 2018 Oakley released singles Control and Now I'm Alive featuring Dana Jean Phoenix from upcoming album Introspect.
His follow up album entitled Introspect was released on the 8th March 2019 through NewRetroWave Records.
Odyssey is the latest lp by Michael Oakley. The digital album was released on May 14th, 2021, through NewRetroWave Records.
Babylon
michael oakley Lyrics
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A rare kind of thrill
Dancing in the distance
With no care in the world
The players tried their best lines
The hyenas with their looks could kill
Weβ²re synchronised and sacred
Nothing stood between us
Nothing ever will
She said, "Come with me
Let's paint the old town red"
You make it so easy
To let loose of myself
I feel like Iβ²ve found a place
In Babylon, in Babylon
This must be how heaven tastes
In Babylon, it's Babylon with you
Got a lust for life
No limitations here
I've said so many times
How youβ²ve silenced my fears
Iβ²ll lay awake and guard you
Until kingdom come
Adrenalised and blessed
I'm giving you my best
Nothing stands between us
Nothing ever will
She said, "Come with me
Letβ²s paint the old town red"
You make it so easy
To let loose of myself
I feel like I've found a place
In Babylon, in Babylon
This must be how heaven tastes
In Babylon, itβ²s Babylon with you
I feel like I've found a place
In Babylon, in Babylon
This must be how heaven tastes
In Babylon, itβ²s Babylon with you
In Babylon, it's Babylon
In Babylon
Michael Oakley's song, "Babylon," is a romantic tune about the excitement and thrill of falling for someone. The lyrics describe meeting someone for the first time and feeling an instant connection that transcends any barriers between them. The singer goes on to describe the excitement of being with this person, dancing and having fun with no worries, and feeling like he's found a special place with them ("I feel like I've found a place in Babylon"). The singer expresses his desire to be with this person forever, no matter what obstacles they may face.
The chorus repeats the refrain, "In Babylon, it's Babylon with you," signifying that the singer has found a sense of comfort and belonging in this person's company. The metaphor of "Babylon" may refer to a place of exotic allure and indulgence, a sort of utopia that the singer has found with this person. The lyrics are full of imagery that connotes a sense of escapism and freedom, as the singer describes letting loose and feeling like there are no limitations when he's with this person. Overall, the song speaks to the thrill and excitement of falling in love and the feeling of being invincible with someone you care about deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
Meeting you tonight
Encountering you this evening
A rare kind of thrill
A unique feeling of excitement
Dancing in the distance
Swaying apart from each other
With no care in the world
Without any worry or anxiety
The players tried their best lines
People around attempt to impress us
The hyenas with their looks could kill
Others' stares are powerful and intimidating
We're synchronised and sacred
Our unity is significant and holy
And I still think about it
I still remember that moment
Nothing stood between us
No obstacle came between us
Nothing ever will
No obstacle will come between us in the future
She said, "Come with me
She invites him to go with her
Let's paint the old town red"
Let's have a great time together
You make it so easy
You enable me to be myself with comfort
To let loose of myself
To release my inhibitions
I feel like I've found a place
I feel like I belong somewhere
In Babylon, in Babylon
The location where I belong
This must be how heaven tastes
It is similar to the experience of being in paradise
In Babylon, it's Babylon with you
Being in Babylon is only enjoyable with the other person by their side
Got a lust for life
I am eager to live life fully
No limitations here
There are no restraints in this place
I've said so many times
I have expressed my feelings previously
How you've silenced my fears
You have given me a sense of security
I'll lay awake and guard you
I will stay awake and protect you
Until kingdom come
For as long as possible
Adrenalised and blessed
Excited and grateful at the same time
I'm giving you my best
I am putting my all into this
In Babylon
In the place I feel I belong
it's Babylon
The place is uniquely Babylon
Writer(s): Michael Oakley, Ollie Wride
Contributed by Aiden D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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THE TIME IS NOW... @Michael Oakley Official is back and stronger than ever!! @NRW Records is proud to present.... Odyssey. An album that will resonate within your retrosoul and that will revitalize your ears. DOWNLOAD/ STREAM THE ALBUM IN DIGITAL AND PHYSICAL FORMATS TODAY! https://michaeloakley.lnk.to/Odyssey
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Written by Michael Oakley and Ollie Wride.
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@NewRetroWave
THE TIME IS NOW... @Michael Oakley Official is back and stronger than ever!! @NRW Records is proud to present.... Odyssey. An album that will resonate within your retrosoul and that will revitalize your ears. DOWNLOAD/ STREAM THE ALBUM IN DIGITAL AND PHYSICAL FORMATS TODAY! https://michaeloakley.lnk.to/Odyssey
#michaeloakley
Written by Michael Oakley and Ollie Wride.
Support:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MichaelOakleyOfficial/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeloakleyOfficial/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaeloakleysw
@ActionGal
this music matches pastel suits and sunsets perfectlyππ·
@OzyWazza
Couldn't have said it better ^_^
@r-typeforever_r-9dp2_asanoga16
I agreed ππ΄π
@johnnyredux4019
"She said come with me. . . ." The pitch is awesome each time this sentence starts.
@messynthwave80s27
Miami Vice will be always the best Synthwave reference! One day, I was at sea and saw the boat speeding along with the words "MIAMI VICE". How I wanted to be inside at that moment!
@BahomaVidyaChannel
A Miami Vice thumbnail is always going to get my attention.
@neobogard
I know, right.
@MichaelB413
Glad I wasn't the only one lmao
@DakkhonBlackBlade
Damn right!!!