Track #5 from The Railbirds CD and one of my favorites.

The Railbirds

Tell Me Why

Long Way Down

Take Me To The River

My New Album Delta Dusk & Soul will be releases on a streaming platforms November 6th. This is a sneak preview for SoundCloud only. Let me know what is your most memorable song!

Delta Crossroads

“A Child’s War” The original 2003 composition by Dean R. Chandler is a haunting cinematic ballad that captures the horror, heartbreak, and humanity found within the chaos of conflict. Originally composed as part of Human Odyssey, it tells the story of a man torn between survival and despair — a father haunted by the cries of his son and the memory of his wife as war consumes everything around him.

Through powerful orchestration, emotional vocals, and vivid storytelling, the song explores the innocence lost in war, the spiritual battle between faith and fear, and the desperate plea for peace in a world gone mad.

This 2025 AI reimagining takes the track in a new direction — it would’ve fit perfectly in my Cold Jack set from ’94/’95, or as a dark, cinematic James Bond–style theme.

This is not just a song — it’s a cinematic journey through the eyes of those who never chose to fight, but must. A tribute to the fallen, the forgotten, and the survivors who still carry the sound of their children’s cries.

A CHILD'S WAR 

[Verse 1]
I cry, without explanation
I hear her voice in my head
I smell the perfume that she wears
My son cries in his bed
Death will surround me
Sacrificed blood spills around me

[Chorus]
I've never had a reason to fight for my life
I've never had a reason 'til now
Guns sound around me as I fall to the ground
I pray for an end to this, I don't want to die
Because my son cries at night
And I have tears from my wife
Oh, I must survive

[Verse 2]
I've seen, a man with no reason
Take the, life of a child
So young, so lost and discouraged
No home or hand to hold tight
Abandoned and lonely
I'm finding this action unholy

[Chorus]
I've never had a reason to fight for my life
I've never had a reason 'til now
Guns sound around me as I fall to the ground
I pray for an end to this, I don't want to die
Because my son cries at night
And I have tears from my wife
Oh, I must survive

[Verse 3]
This is a child's war
No man can win
No explanation hides this sin
Save me
Save my child's heart

[Chorus]
I've never had a reason to fight for my life
I've never had a reason 'til now
Gun sound around me as I fall to the ground
I pray for an end to this, I don't want to die
Because my son cries at night
And I have tears from my wife
Oh, I must survive

[Instrumental]

[Verse 4]
Give, me a reason
And send me your heart
Send all of your angels
To end this holy war

{Verse 5]
Fall from the red sky
And wipe all the tears
Take all our anger
And banish all fear
Give me a sign
Send us your son
It's time

[Chorus outro]
I've never had a reason to fight for my life
I've never had a reason 'til now
Guns sound around me as I fall to the ground
I pray for an end to this, I don't want to die
Because my son cries at night
And I have tears from my wife
And so I'll fight for my life

Time Machine - Echoes of Shattered Dreams

A Child's War

My Life

There are days lay ahead.
there is still many years
Don't get tired 
and whatever you choose
Don't get sad (don't go blue)

when the morningsun rise
Don't forget this advice.
just stay calm 
let the hours float (recognize) 
you won all the fights you have fought. 

Come on
stay strong
Find peace within you

There is someone 
who wants to love you
so find a quiet place
close your eyes and said 
"if you do, I would like to love you to"

your lifes bends and curves  
has demanded some nerves
you know you are tuff 
when the going gets really rough

you look back at it now
with some no's, many smiles
dear to see, 
your still alive 'cause the guarding hand
which rescued you is the love from him.

Come on
stay strong
Find peace within you
There is someone 
who wants to love you
so find a quiet place
close your eyes and said 
"if you do, I would like to love you to"

all the stories that's been told
all  abuse  which  been unfold 
there's  a simple truth over all
no man could ever ignore
 "what do i do"
with the words of the Son of god
which proclaim 
that he did love you long before 
there was even a you

So just sit back down
no rush have ever been found
in the heaven above
but don't waste your time
make up your mind

what do you do
when he said: 
"come to me, (come to me)
please let me bless you 
and please son or daughter; 
whatever you have done 
whatever you think of you- 
I will show you

How much I love you.

So just sit back down
no rush have ever been found
in the heaven above
but don't waste your time
make up your mind

text: I. And L.

close your eyes ▫️

You ain’t danced in the dark like this yet
Haven’t laughed ’til you lost your breath yet
You keep sayin’ love’s all spent
But girl, you ain’t met me yet
I got that wild, slow, calm and true
Bit of edge with a heart that’s new
You keep sayin’ love don’t hit, bet
You just ain’t met me yet

Dancing In The Dark

Ain't My Problem - Cain Walker

When you share a beautiful connection with another person and suddenly it goes cold.

Drift Away (She Don’t Want Me)

Chicken in the basket(3)

About

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I’m Dean R. Chandler — a London based songwriter, recording artist, and storyteller. My music is rooted in a lifelong search for meaning, weaving together themes of love, loss, faith, alien contact, and humanity’s future.

My upcoming double concept album Human Odyssey (set for release in January 2027) is the culmination of decades of writing and reflection. It’s a narrative journey that begins with a search for God and ends with an encounter with extraterrestrial intelligence — exploring not only what it means to be human, but also where we might be heading as a species. Musically, it draws inspiration from the epic storytelling of Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds, the synth-driven edge of Gary Numan, and the emotional depth of artists like Tori Amos and Chris de Burgh.

I previously released Time Machine – Reflecting Shattered Dreams (2014) and continue to revisit my archive of songs written across 35 years, reimagining them with today’s tools and sounds. Some pieces remain intimate and acoustic, while others expand into dark rock, industrial, or orchestral landscapes — but all are connected by a focus on emotional honesty and cinematic storytelling.

Beyond music, I’m fascinated by the intersection of creativity and technology. I’ve been experimenting with AI-driven composition and production to bring old demos to life and to spark entirely new works. For me, these tools are not replacements for human artistry but extensions of it — ways of unlocking stories and emotions that otherwise might have remained hidden.

At its heart, my work is about connection: to the past, to the future, and to the unseen mysteries of existence. Music, for me, isn’t just entertainment — it’s a chronicle of transformation, a conversation between spirit, science, and sound.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-r-chandler-b19715382/
www.deanrchandler.co.uk

A Child's War

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