Some songs slip into your ears like a relentless reminder: no one escapes time’s grip. With “Ruled by Time”, discovered on Canadian Music Media Slash Music, Dr. Don takes us on a whirlwind of fast-paced rhythms and deep reflections, carried by an energy that’s almost paradoxical, a lively, almost danceable track about a subject that weighs on everyone. Behind his confident glasses and sharp Boss suit, he sings and dances with timeless elegance, as if to tease the clock that keeps ticking. From the very first seconds, the tone is set: “I’m ruled by time, can’t deny. Doesn’t seem like mine. After a glass of wine, time oh so hard to find.” It’s impossible not to feel this truth: no matter the money or fame, the hands of the clock move at the same pace for everyone. And when he drops the key line, “Time isn’t mine, so hard to find”, it lands with universal resonance.
The nearly ten-minute video (9 min 54) shows Dr. Don in full performance mode, punctuated by an “off” moment around the 3:34 mark where he breaks the fourth wall to kindly explain the song’s meaning and thank his audience. We hear the sharp drumming of Matt Johnsen (San Francisco), enhanced by Roland Vdrums, and the vocal artistic direction of Scott Cavuoto (Seattle), a close confidant of the singer. Beneath the apparent lightness, Dr. Don slips in a message about mental health: accepting that time slips away from us can help ease anxiety. It’s a way of wrapping a heavy truth in melody. A track conceived, played, and lived as a pause… but one racing against the clock.
Dr. Don, the Man Who Turns Anxiety into Melody
Hailing from Seattle, Washington, Dr. Don is more than a singer, he’s a craftsman of musical comfort. A songwriter, pianist, and guitarist, he’s made a name for himself in rock and country with his deep, warm voice capable of turning worries into positive energy. Since his debut in September 2022, he’s been creating with impressive consistency: “Ruled by Time” is already his 53rd track, and his sixth of 2025, following songs like “Smoke Me a Song”, “Gold Tears”, and “Feeling Lazy”. This relentless pace doesn’t stop him from staying close to his fans: very active on Instagram, he plays with trends, tests out improbable AI filters, and sometimes sparks laughter with Q&A videos where he responds directly to his followers’ questions. One of the most touching comments left on his posts comes from a fan: “Dr. Don I love your music, going through a hard time man, love your music and your positive vibes. Love from Appalachia mountains.”
Always on the move, Dr. Don is already preparing a second video for “Ruled by Time”, this time at the piano, and hints that other projects could drop before the year ends. With him, time may be elusive… but every minute seems to have its place. Keep watching, because his songs have a way of settling in for the long haul.
