"Flicker in the Fog"  
This introspective ballad traces the emotional journey from grief to quiet resilience. The narrator reflects on a lost connection, surrounded by fog both literal and metaphorical. Early verses dwell in solitude and memory, with imagery of faded letters and silent rooms. As the song progresses, subtle hope emerges—through shifting skies, warm coffee, and small gestures of healing. The final chorus embraces uncertainty with strength, suggesting that while the pain remains, the path forward is no longer obscured. It’s a meditation on love, loss, and the slow return to self.

© 2025 Text & Concept by MOBest  - Martin Oliver Beinersdorf 
All rights reserved.

Lyrics:

[Intro – Piano Only]  
Soft light spills across the floor  
The night forgets what it came for  

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[Verse 1]  
Streetlights blink like tired eyes  
I trace your name in window grime  
The silence wraps around my chest  
A borrowed weight I can't divest  

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[Verse 2]  
Your letter sleeps inside a drawer  
The ink has faded, nothing more  
But every line still breathes your name  
A quiet ache I can't reclaim  

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[Instrumental – Before Pre-Chorus]  
[Low-register piano pulses, ambient pads swell gently. A distant guitar harmonic flickers in and out. The rhythm is slow, almost hesitant—like a breath held too long.]

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[Pre-Chorus]  
I still hear you in the static  
Not your voice—just how it felt  

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[Chorus]  
You were the flicker in the fog  
A warmth I couldn’t hold for long  
Now I walk through quiet rooms  
Learning how to be alone  

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[Instrumental – After Chorus]  
[Solo piano with ambient textures, slow descending motif in minor key.]

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[Verse 3]  
The sky begins to shift its shade  
A softer blue behind the grey  
I breathe without expecting pain  
And find some peace in yesterday  

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[Verse 4]  
The coffee warms my shaking hands  
I smile at strangers when I can  
The world still spins, a little slow  
But I’m not lost—I’m just below  

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[Pre-Chorus – Reprise]  
I still feel you in the stillness  
Not your touch—just what it meant  

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[Chorus – Reprise]  
You were the flicker in the fog  
A song I couldn’t sing too long  
Now I hum the parts I know  
Learning how to let you go  

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[Instrumental – After Chorus Reprise]  
[Piano arpeggios with soft strings, subtle guitar swells, hint of rhythmic pulse.]

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[Bridge]  
And if the morning ever asks  
I’ll say I loved you in the cracks  
Where light got in and time stood still  
Where loss became a kind of will  

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[Instrumental – After Bridge]  
[Full string section rises, piano builds in warmth, ambient pads shimmer.]

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[Final Chorus]  
You were the flicker in the fog  
But now I see beyond the smog  
I walk toward something undefined  
Not quite healed—but not confined  

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[Outro – Piano Only]  
One final chord, held in air  
A single note that doesn’t care  
If you return or fade away  
I’ll find my rhythm anyway  

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Flicker in the Fog

A Sequel To Thunder Fire

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Rise Through the Static

Pop ballad in Backstreet boys style. In memory of Zegretti Elena.

HEAVEN IN MY HANDS

A bold anthem of spiritual defiance and divine purpose—rejecting control, (politicians with bad intentions) embracing truth, and rising with fire, grace, and unwavering faith.

Not Your Puppet Special Version

A tender farewell from beyond, this song offers comfort through grief—love endures, whispering through memories, prayers, and everyday moments.

Just Out Of View

“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

A heartfelt ballad of love and devotion—finding peace, purpose, and home in each other’s arms.


Home In Your Arms

No scammer alerts this time , maybe someone has shot them all , let's hope so !
Here's another offering from me and Kim , we've done quite a few now , hope you like this one . Loads more to come with Gaz Brownie my Brummie mate , Dave Cooper my fellow Northerner , Alabama Tony Harris and more by myself and with my soul mate Kim . Oh yes , Axel Menningen got in touch about a song written by David Dunham , so we've started working on a fabulous version , Axel's vision is something else ! I'm hoping to work with D'mendo Boteli again , he is a rising star , unlike me , just an old git trying my best !
Thank you so much for listening , here's me and Charlotte's album links , have a listen !
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLA…L7MJ_1UTdMo0MjJLM
open.spotify.com/album/78ewrWZjS4…DSSrOdWlanz6UPMw

[Verse] The mirror's cracked the light is thin I can't see out or look within A shadow whispers my own name But every echo feels the same

[Chorus] I'm losing faith losing fire Hope's a thread on a broken wire Every prayer just fades away I'm losing faith I'm losing faith today

[Verse 2] The sky is gray no stars in sight The clock ticks wrong both day and night The ground is cold it won't forgive How do I fight when I can't live

[Prechorus] I used to dream I used to soar But now I’m not sure what for

[Chorus] I'm losing faith losing fire Hope's a thread on a broken wire Every prayer just fades away I'm losing faith I'm losing faith today

[Bridge] I build a house on shifting sand It falls apart like it was planned The rain it mocks the tears I hide The storm has found a place inside

Losing Faith

Written and performed by King Chico, “Paint Our Love” is a heartfelt ballad dedicated to my dear friends on their wedding anniversary. It’s a song for two souls who found home in each other, a slow dance between love and eternity. This piece captures the sound of forever, pure, emotional, and timeless. 💍❤️

⚠️ Warning: May cause sudden slow dancing, unexpected tears, or random proposals. Proceed with love.

Paint Our Love

Verse 1
You are my first ray of sunshine in the morning,
You are the air that I breathe.
You are the calm when the storm is roaring,
The place where my heart can be free.

Pre-Chorus
When I fall into the dark,
You pull me back to light.
When I lose my way,
You make it right.

Chorus
You are my everything, my everything,
The fire in my heart, the song I sing.
You are my everything, my everything,
The reason why my soul can dream.
You are my everything —
My everything.

Verse 2
You are the rain that brings me healing,
The touch that ends my pain.
You are the voice that keeps me believing,
The love that stays through the rain.

Pre-Chorus (same)
When I fall into the dark,
You pull me back to light.
When I lose my way,
You make it right.

Chorus (repeat)
You are my everything, my everything,
The fire in my heart, the song I sing.
You are my everything, my everything,
The reason why my soul can dream.
You are my everything —
My everything.

Bridge
Every breath, every heartbeat
Whispers your name to me.
Even silence feels complete
When you’re next to me.

Final Chorus (extended)
You are my everything, my everything,
The fire in my heart, the song I sing.
You are my everything, my everything,
Forever you’ll be my dream.
You are my everything —
My everything.

9054 You are my everything

Walks with her head held up high and never looks back(never looks back)
Carries the weight of the world, but her heart’s out of track(out of track)
She never say sorry, and thinks never loses a fight(shes always right)
Her pride’s a heavy chain and wears it way too tight(shes always right)

She’s got this fire in her eyes, always ready to defend
But every battle she fights just pushes love to the end
She never learns from her mistakes, thinks she’s always right
Believes she’s untouchable, she think shes always right

Her pride necklace, she's always right
But it’s wrapped 'round her neck, getting tighter every night
She’d rather argue, let the truth slip away
Her pride necklace,she's always right
She’ll keep it on 'til it chokes her someday
Pride necklace, pride necklace, can't you see?
It's turning her heart to stone, she just can't see
Too much pride, girl, you're losing the fight
That pride necklace,she's always right.

Friends tries to reach her, but she pushes them away(pushes them away)
Too proud to listen, too stubborn to stay(too stubborn to stay)
She fights every word, always unwilling to bend(she won't bend)
Each argument leaves them further from the end(she won't bend)

Pride can lift you up and can keep you tall
But when it blinds you,best believe it, it’s the hardest fall
She won’t admit it, even when she knows she’s wrong
Her pride’s a melody, but she’s  slowly losing the song

Her pride necklace, she's always right
But it’s wrapped 'round her neck, getting tighter every night
She’d rather argue, let the truth slip away
Her pride necklace,she's always right
She’ll keep it on 'til it chokes her someday
Pride necklace, pride necklace, can't you see?
It's turning her heart to stone, she just can't see
Too much pride, girl, you're losing the fight
That pride necklace,she's always right.

Girl-Pride’s a tricky thing, it can lift you up high
Make you feel like you’re better, like you're touching the sky
But there’s a line you cross, where it can drag you down
And tell me what’s the point of a crown if it makes you drown?
Soon you'll lose herself, one stubborn step at a time
And one day, she’ll wake up alone, paying for the climb

Her pride necklace ,now she knows,whats right
It’s a chain that broke her, now she’s alone tonight
She kept on fighting, but the cost was too high
That pride necklace choked the love she let die
Pride necklace, pride necklace, now she sees
It wasn’t worth the tears, the loss, the misery
Too much pride, now it’s too late to rewind
That pride necklace left her broken, left her behind
One day it broke her, that chain of pride
And now it’s too late, she’s left with nothing to hide

Girl-Pride’s a tricky thing, it can lift you up high
Make you feel like you’re better, like you're touching the sky
But there’s a line you cross, where it can drag you down
And tell me what’s the point of a crown if it makes you drown?
Soon you'll lose herself, one stubborn step at a time
And one day, you’ll wake up alone, paying for the climb

Her pride necklace ,now she knows,whats right
It’s a chain that broke her, now she’s alone tonight
She kept on fighting, but the cost was too high
That pride necklace choked the love she let die
Pride necklace, pride necklace, now she sees
It wasn’t worth the tears, the loss, the misery
Too much pride, now it’s too late to rewind
That pride necklace left her broken, left her behind

One day it broke her, that chain of pride
And now it’s too late, she’s left with nothing to hide...

Pride Necklace

About

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