Song Lyrics Constructor
Write original song lyrics for a [genre] song about [theme/emotion/story]
Prompt
Write original song lyrics for a [genre] song about [theme/emotion/story]. Structure: Verse 1 (8 lines) → Pre-chorus (4 lines) → Chorus (8 lines) → Verse 2 (8 lines) → Pre-chorus → Chorus → Bridge (8 lines) → Final Chorus. Requirements: ABAB or AABB rhyme scheme, 1 extended metaphor carried through verses, specific sensory imagery (not abstract), and a "twist" in verse 2 that recontextualizes verse 1. BPM suggestion and key.
How to use this prompt
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Copy the prompt above and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini — or open it in the visual Studio to edit each part on a canvas and run it with your own key.
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Replace any bracketed placeholders with your specifics. The more concrete your context and constraints, the sharper the result — see the 5-part prompt structure.
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Run it, then refine. Ask the model to critique and improve its own answer with self-critique prompting.
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