· By Will Harken
How To Make ChatGPT Lyrics That Don’t Suck (Prompt Included)
If you're a seasoned musician using ChatGPT, you might notice it doesn’t quite measure up to legends like Billie Eilish, Elvis, or Kurt Cobain. The wild emotion and unpredictability of our human experience are tough for AI to capture.
But I’m all about making things efficient. Let me share some tips to help ChatGPT feel a bit more human, shall we? 🤠
Start Strong: Go Beyond Average
Most of the time, ChatGPT serves up average content—predictable and safe. Many songs it generates lack the soul found in human lyrics, often falling into clichés like "I woke up this morning." Yawn, right?
Sure, artists use clichés, but in today’s sea of content, you want to break free and stand out.
Add the Human Touch
To lift AI-generated lyrics, weave in your own experiences and emotions. Give ChatGPT clear, detailed directions to create something that resonates.
Humans bring an element of unpredictability to music that AI struggles to replicate.
Leverage AI for Your Benefit
Despite its quirks, ChatGPT can actually be a powerful songwriting tool.
The secret? Use it as a sidekick, not the main act. Feed it your existing lyrics and clear instructions. It can help rework songs while keeping the original’s rhythm and rhyme intact.
This tactic can solve common problems like worn-out rhymes and predictable structures, creating new life where it's needed most.
Here’s a handy prompt you can use:
Please modify the lyrics below to create a new song.
IMPORTANT: Ensure the new lyrics follow the original song’s rhyme scheme and syllable count.
The final song should reflect the following themes, emotions, and ideas: [Insert theme/emotions/lyrics here] Here are the original song lyrics: [Insert original song lyrics here]
This approach keeps ChatGPT on track while encouraging creativity.
Is it cheating? Perhaps. But for now, it works. Just make sure it doesn’t slip into plagiarism.
PRO TIP: Like us humans, ChatGPT isn’t perfect on the first go. Keep at it. Give feedback. Put in the effort.
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Finding the Right Chord
The magic of music lies in its surprise and emotional depth. To capture that with ChatGPT, offer rich human input.
Share stories, feelings, and detailed instructions to guide the AI. Push it beyond its comfort zone. Aim for that surprise that grabs your listeners.
Music isn’t just notes and lyrics; it reflects the human condition. Thinking AI will perfectly mimic this is still a long way off.
The complexity of our emotions is a challenge AI hasn't fully tackled yet. That’s why human creativity is irreplaceable in the arts.
Until AI can process inputs and feelings like we do, we’re safe for now.
What Lies Ahead
AI may get closer to understanding our experiences, but we need to hold onto our creativity. Sure, AI has potential in art, but it needs our guidance to create something meaningful.
We're just starting to blend AI and creativity. Finding success will come from this mix of tech and human spirit.
Using ChatGPT in your songwriting can uncover creative paths when paired with your human touch. Treat AI as a tool, not the artist, to overcome its limits and enrich your compositions.
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