An explosive, tri-vocal epic blending the narrative scope of Power Metal Opera with the driving intensity of Heavy Metal. "Iron and Memory" is a story of internal warfare, contrasting the cold, dehumanizing "Iron" of conflict with the fierce "Memory" that keeps love alive.

Lyrics: Iron and Memory

The window pane is my lonely altar, the hours are cruel and slow.
Every distant toll of the bell plants the fear of a sentence I don't know.
There is a hollow silence where your gentle voice used to be,
With folded letters on the table, I pray they find their way to me.

The force of love reverberates on the line of fire and deep despair.
I gave you my whole life, return to this waiting warm air!
If the machine takes me now, remember that I fought for our core.
Our future is the final shot that moves beyond all locked doors.

Smoke covers the tired sky, no truce, only the final abyss.
I see faceless men falling; their last words were never to be kissed.
When the human inside fails, the machine wins, cold and wide.
My body is just a target, but home is the memory that keeps my wounds healed inside.
The tragedy is the untold tale, the silence where my spirit lies.

The force of love reverberates on the line of fire and deep despair.
I gave you my whole life, return to this waiting warm air!
If the machine takes me now, remember that I fought for our core.
Our future is the final shot that moves beyond all locked doors.

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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.

© Esdras da Silva Castro. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. This work may be shared, adapted, and used — even commercially — as long as proper credit is given.

Iron and Memory

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.