Matt Oakley Confirms Opposites Attract in New Single, "Fire & Water"

NASHVILLE, TN  –  Matt Oakley confirms the ‘opposites attract’ theory in his brand new single “Fire & Water.” Delving into the delicate equilibrium of polarizing personalities in a relationship, Matt Oakley touches on the complexities of love while masterfully coupling these contradictions into a poignant, relatable release. These two seemingly incompatible forces come together to create something unexpectedly beautiful, as the song depicts a tug-of-war between passion and calm, forgiveness and sin, “Fire & Water.”

Listen to "Fire & Water" HERE: (preferred music platform) 

“In a world where most heartbreak songs focus on differences pulling people apart, I wanted to write one about how our differences balance each other out,” explains Matt Oakley, who cowrote the song with David Ray Stevens and Brandon Hartt.  “We used fire and water as the metaphor: when I get hot-headed and my flames burn brighter, she is there to calm me down, just like you would use water to put out a fire.” 

"Fire & Water" brings listeners a slow-burning country ballad that explores love’s complex power to heal and transform. With its raw, poetic lyrics and classic country instrumentation, the song tells the story of a tumultuous but ultimately redemptive relationship. With lyrics like, “she’s an angel in hell, I’m the devil in Heaven,” Oakley illustrates the tension between two opposing forces that somehow find unity despite the odds. Throughout the song, themes of redemption and transformation are present, as Oakley reflects on a love that takes him from a place of brokenness to one of peace and understanding.

“This song is easily my favorite I’ve written. It paints a picture of what happens when two people are committed to making each other better, even if, on the surface, it shouldn’t work.”

“Fire & Water” is available now on all streaming platforms, and will be part of Matt Oakley’s upcoming debut album. 

 

About Matt Oakley  Growing up with a father in the military and an Alabama-raised mother, Matt Oakley not only embraced his upbringing with a career as a touring country artist, but is on his way to stardom. Always on the move, he has shared a stage with artists like Big & Rich, Bailey Zimmerman, 3 Doors Down and Demun Jones, and has worked in the studio alongside industry titans like David Ray Stevens (Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson) and Philip Mosley.  Infusing the art of storytelling in a country blend of southern rock and pop, Oakley has amassed over 2 Million streams on Spotify alone. His latest releases “Can’t Take The Dogs” and “Single This Summer” turned heads, resulting in features by CMT, The Heartland Network and CountryLine TV, roughly 200,000 YouTube views, and Spotify Editorial support on the coveted “Fresh Finds Country” and “All New Country” playlists. MATT OAKLEY LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattoakleymusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattoakleymusic TikTok: @mattoakleymusic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@matt.oakleymusic