A symphonic pop metal ballad about identity, performance, and the quiet erosion of self. This male vocal version of “Empty Frame” brings a deeper resonance to the themes of internal conflict and emotional isolation. With expressive orchestration, layered synths, and a soaring guitar solo, the track captures the ache of living behind a mask. Part of the independent project Supon Atime and the concept album Ricochet, this piece was created without monetization or label support. If it speaks to you, your support helps keep the music alive.

Lyrics: Empty Frame

They drew the lines upon the chart for me.
Said, "This is where your life is meant to be."
I wear the name and smile they gave to use,
But every single victory feels like a bruise.

The reflection stares with eyes I don't know well.
A captive soul behind a crystal cell.
I scream for freedom, but the sound remains unheard.
Living a flawless life defined by every word.

The air I breathe is heavy with their sight.
There is no place for me to run or hide.

I look at the glass but the face isn't mine.
A borrowed shape on a cold, silver line.
My true name is carved on a cold tombstone.
This perfect prison, I must face it alone.

The silence screams against the closing gate.
I whisper words that they will never hate.
The script is flawless, the performance clean,
But deep inside, I starve for what has been.

The surface shivers, but the truth remains unseen.
I stare at something cold, sharp, and clean.
This silence grows where all my dreams once died.
There is no exit on the other side. 

The air I breathe is heavy with their sight.
There is no place for me to run or hide.

I look at the glass but the face isn't mine.
A borrowed shape on a cold, silver line.
My true name is carved on a cold tombstone.
This perfect prison, I must face it alone.

I look at the glass but the face isn't mine.
A borrowed shape on a cold, silver line.
My true name is carved on a cold tombstone.
This perfect prison, I must face it alone.
My own voice has left my command.
My own voice scream my lament.

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© Esdras da Silva Castro. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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Empty Frame from Ricochet

Empty Frame

Supon Atime is a one-person band project born from the fusion of storytelling and sonic experimentation. The name blends “SUP” (as in “what’s up”) with “Upon a time,” creating a playful yet poetic identity: What’s upon a time? — a question that invites listeners into a world of self-made soundscapes and lyrical tales.
Created by Esdras, Supon Atime exists to share original songs crafted with emotion, depth, and versatility. Each track is designed not just to be heard, but to be used — by other artists, creators, and dreamers seeking inspiration or collaboration. From symphonic metal epics to ambient reflections, the music is a canvas open to reinterpretation.
Driven by a DIY spirit and a passion for musical storytelling, Supon Atime is more than a name — it’s a movement of one, echoing many.