This song reflects on the relentless passage of time and the fleeting nature of life's moments, yet highlights love as the one constant. In a world where trains roll, cars blur, and planes soar, time's shadow cannot obscure the enduring presence of love. It is a reminder that despite the impermanence of everything around us, love remains a guiding force that transcends time and space, offering clarity amidst the chaos.

The lyrics delve into the philosophy of existence, exploring how love is the thread that binds our past, present, and future. Unlike transient memories or forgotten dreams, love endures, grounded in our hearts, resisting the temporal flow. The song invites listeners to reflect on what truly lasts in life: the unyielding strength of love, amidst the ever-changing landscape of reality.

Love Remains

Song Description — “Time and Emotion” by Dean R. Chandler

“Time and Emotion” was born from one of the darkest chapters of my life. I’d just gone through a painful breakup that left me completely shattered — I genuinely didn’t want to be here anymore. Everything stopped: my drive, my emotions, even time itself. I felt empty, broken, and stuck in the wreckage of a love I couldn’t repair.

Then, out of nowhere, came an extraordinary twist of fate. A few weeks later, I was given the incredible opportunity to record my demos with my musical hero, Gary Numan, at his Outland Studio. I was just 21, he was 35 — and for three unforgettable days, we worked together, talked about music, life, and heartbreak. Gary had this quiet wisdom about him. When I told him how lost I felt, he just looked at me and said things that made me feel like I had an older brother watching over me.

Those conversations changed me. I left his studio feeling alive again — determined to stand up, dust myself off, and grab life by the throat. Gary helped me see that heartbreak wasn’t the end, but the beginning of something new.

“Time and Emotion” captures that transformation — the moment between despair and renewal, when pain gives way to purpose. It’s a song about losing everything, finding a spark in the darkness, and realising that time only truly stops if you let it.

Written in 1993. Originally recorded and released on my debut album Time Machine – Reflecting Shattered Dreams in 2014. AI-reimagined in 2025.
The moral of this story: when you feel like giving up — don’t. You never know what good things are waiting just around the corner.

A song about survival, gratitude, and the power of a musical hero to change a young man’s life.

TIME & EMOTION

[Verse 1]
I listen to the sex musician stories from the heart
I'm listening to the people as they're tearing me apart
There is no emotion, no argument or gain
I can't watch the time go by, it's driving me insane

[Chorus]
Time and emotion, my time and emotion stops again
Time and emotion, my time and emotion stops again

[Verse 2]
Looking to the future, looking for the light
I'm looking for anything to make a better life
I've waited for a long time now, I must make the change
Now I know the reason why love has turned to pain

[Chorus]
Time and emotion, my time and emotion stops again
Time and emotion, my time and emotion stops again

[Bridge]
Stand up, look around, opportunities to be found
Don't waste your life or lose it all, find a key to your golden door
Stand up, look proud, time is running out
So take a chance and move them all, find a key and take it all

[Instrumental]

[Chorus]
Time and emotion, my time and emotion stops again (oh-ho)
Time and emotion, my time and emotion stops again

[Bridge]
Stand up, look around, opportunities to be found
Don't waste your life or lose it all, find a key to your golden door
Stand up, look proud, time is running out
So take a chance and move them all, find a key and take it all now

[Chorus]
Time and emotion, my time and emotion stops again (oh-ho)
Time and emotion, my time and emotion stops again
Time and emotion, my time and emotion stops again
Time and emotion, my time and emotion stops again

[Outro]
Love has gone and now I'm all alone
Time moves on and I am growing old
I can't change this love and pain, please go

Time Machine - Echoes of Shattered Dreams

Time & Emotion

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

- Part Pianist, part composer, part poet, part IT technologies technician/programmer, 100% musician. -

Otoniel Rojas is a Dominican pianist and composer celebrated for his unique fusion of classical music with the rich rhythms of his homeland. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, he was immersed in a vibrant musical environment from an early age. His father, an accomplished musician, served as the principal flutist and later as the piccolo player in the National Symphony Orchestra of the Dominican Republic, instilling in him a profound appreciation for music.

At just seven years old, Rojas began his formal music education at the National Conservatory of Music, initially focusing on the violin. Simultaneously, he nurtured a passion for the piano, teaching himself to play and developing exceptional sight-reading abilities. His prodigious talent quickly became evident as he accompanied his father in numerous public performances, church services, and television appearances across his native country.

Determined to refine his pianistic skills, Rojas pursued formal piano instruction, excelling in performance, counterpoint, music theory, and solfège at the conservatory. Despite his musical successes, he briefly explored an engineering career at the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD). However, his unwavering dedication to music led him to resume his artistic journey.

Seeking broader horizons, Otoniel relocated to the United States to study at Brooklyn College of the City University of New York—a hub for international students and a springboard to esteemed institutions like Juilliard. Under the mentorship of acclaimed pianist Agustin Anievas, a celebrated American classical pianist known for his recordings of Chopin and Rachmaninoff. Under Anievas' tutelage, Rojas flourished, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Piano Performance, earning the distinction of Cum Laude. His exceptional musicianship was recognized when he won the conservatory's piano competition, performing Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3 with the college orchestra.

Deeply involved in the college's musical community, Rojas participated in chamber music ensembles, served as a piano accompanist, and sang in both the specialized chamber choir and the conservatory choir. He expanded his compositional skills under the guidance of Robert Starer, an Austrian-born American composer known for his contributions to contemporary classical music. His collaboration with the university's ballet program led to his composition "A Passing of Time" being incorporated into the ballet's repertoire, which was performed internationally by the university ballet in Prague.

To further diversify his expertise, Rojas studied conducting with Karoly Kope, chamber music with Stoddard Lincoln and Marion Feldman—a distinguished cellist and professor at New York University—and delved into music history under H. Wiley Hitchcock, a leading authority on American music.

Upon returning to the Dominican Republic, Rojas continued to compose and perform. He was commissioned by the Sinfónica del Cibao to create "Mozartina," an orchestral piece that masterfully intertwines traditional merengue rhythms with themes from Mozart's "Jupiter" Symphony. The work features the tambora, a traditional Dominican percussion instrument, symbolizing a fusion of his classical training and cultural roots. "Mozartina" premiered with the Sinfónica del Cibao and was later performed in a revised version by the National Symphony Orchestra in Santo Domingo under the baton of Caonex Peguero, a prominent Dominican violinist/conductor/composer.

Today, Rojas continues to share his music with audiences worldwide. Through platforms like SoundCloud and published sheet music, he brings a unique blend of classical and Dominican musical traditions to listeners and performers alike. His journey reflects a lifelong dedication to music and a commitment to bridging cultures through his art.

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