Adding Melody to Lyrics

Finally here! Until now we've only made instrumental music, but now it's time to create real "songs."

You'll write your own lyrics and AI will turn them into amazing melodies. Isn't it exciting just to imagine? You can feel like a singer-songwriter creating your own songs!

"I can't write lyrics"? That's okay! Today I'll teach you how to write lyrics step by step. It's easier than you think.

Basic Principles of Lyric Writing - Understanding Song Structure

Before writing lyrics, you need to know how songs are structured. Just like you need blueprints to build a house.

Understanding Song Structure

Basic Structure:

[Verse 1] - Intro, story begins
[Chorus] - Refrain, most important part
[Verse 2] - Story development
[Chorus] - Chorus repeat
[Bridge] - Transition, change
[Chorus] - Final chorus

Simple Structure:

[Verse] - [Chorus] - [Verse] - [Chorus]

Lyric Formatting

Suno and Udio understand special tags:

[Intro] - Introduction
[Verse] - Verse
[Chorus] - Chorus
[Bridge] - Bridge
[Outro] - Outro
[Instrumental] - Instrumental performance

Creating Your First Song (Korean Lyrics)

Step 1: Writing Simple Korean Lyrics

Theme: Rainy Day

[Verse]
I hear the sound of rain outside
Sitting alone drinking coffee
I think of that time

[Chorus]
On rainy days I think of you
That day we walked without an umbrella
The times we shared together
Are still so vivid

Step 2: Generate in Suno

Using Custom Mode:

1. Select "Custom" mode
2. Style of Music: Korean ballad, emotional, piano, strings
3. Enter lyrics above in Lyrics box
4. Click Create

Result:

• Melody automatically matched to lyrics
• Korean pronunciation also natural
• Emotional ballad style

Creating with English Lyrics

Step 1: Writing English Lyrics

Theme: New Beginning

[Verse 1]
Walking down the empty street
Morning sun beneath my feet
Everything feels brand new
Starting over, just me and you

[Chorus]
This is our time to shine
Leave the past behind
Together we'll find
A brighter tomorrow
No more sorrow

[Verse 2]
Every step a chance to grow
Learning things we didn't know
Hand in hand we'll make it through
Building dreams, me and you

[Chorus]
This is our time to shine
Leave the past behind
Together we'll find
A brighter tomorrow
No more sorrow

[Bridge]
When the night falls down
We'll light up this town
Nothing can stop us now

[Chorus]
This is our time to shine
Leave the past behind
Together we'll find
A brighter tomorrow
No more sorrow

Step 2: Specifying Genre

Pop Version:

Style: Upbeat pop, energetic, inspiring, major key, modern production

Rock Version:

Style: Pop rock, anthemic, electric guitar, powerful drums, arena rock

Lyric Writing Tips by Genre

Ballad Lyrics

Characteristics:

• Emotional content
• Slow delivery
• Repeating chorus

Example:

[Verse]
A long day ends
Holding a tired heart
I miss your voice

[Chorus]
Come back to me
It's hard alone
Without you this world
Has no meaning

Style Tag:

Korean ballad, emotional, slow, piano and strings, heartfelt

Pop Lyrics

Characteristics:

• Catchy chorus
• Repetitive hook
• Positive message

Example:

[Verse]
Wake up, it's a brand new day
Shake off all the doubts away
Let's go, nothing in our way

[Chorus]
We can fly so high
Touch the sky
You and I
Never say goodbye

Style Tag:

Upbeat pop, catchy, radio-friendly, bright, energetic

Hip-Hop/Rap Lyrics

Characteristics:

• Rhyme and rhythm
• Storytelling
• Flow emphasis

Example:

[Verse 1]
Started from the bottom now I'm here
Overcame my doubts and all my fears
Every single day I persevere
Vision crystal clear, the path is near

[Chorus]
Rise up, never give up
Keep grinding till you make it to the top
Rise up, fill your cup
Success is coming, never gonna stop

Style Tag:

Hip-hop, rap, boom bap beat, confident flow, motivational

Rock Lyrics

Characteristics:

• Powerful message
• Rebellious or free themes
• Powerful chorus

Example:

[Verse 1]
Breaking through the chains that held me down
Rising from the ashes, wearing the crown
No more holding back, I'm screaming loud

[Chorus]
I'm alive, I'm awake
Breaking free from all the fake
I'm alive, can't you see
This is who I'm meant to be

Style Tag:

Rock anthem, powerful electric guitar, driving drums, rebellious

Using Advanced Features

1. Specifying Vocal Style

Male Vocals:

Style: Male vocalist, deep voice, emotional delivery

Female Vocals:

Style: Female vocalist, soft voice, angelic, ethereal

Duet:

Style: Male and female duet, harmonies, romantic

2. Emphasizing Specific Parts

Powerful Chorus:

[Chorus - with full instrumentation]
(Enter lyrics)

Quiet Verse:

[Verse - minimal instrumentation]
(Enter lyrics)

3. Adding Instrumental Solos

[Verse 1]
(Lyrics)

[Instrumental - guitar solo]

[Chorus]
(Lyrics)

Udio's Lyric Features

Udio offers more detailed lyric editing.

Custom Lyrics Mode

Step 1: Write Prompt

Emotional pop ballad, piano driven, powerful vocals

Step 2: Enter Lyrics

[Intro - instrumental]

[Verse 1]
In the silence of the night
I hear your voice so clear
Memories of you and I
Wishing you were here

[Pre-Chorus]
Every moment that we shared
Every laugh, every tear
All the love we declared
Still echoes in my ear

[Chorus]
I'll wait for you
Through the storm and rain
I'll wait for you
Till we meet again
No matter how long it takes
My heart will stay true
I'll wait for you

[Verse 2]
Days turn into weeks and months
But I'm still holding on
To the promise that we made
Before you were gone

[Pre-Chorus]
Every moment that we shared
Every laugh, every tear
All the love we declared
Still echoes in my ear

[Chorus]
I'll wait for you
Through the storm and rain
I'll wait for you
Till we meet again
No matter how long it takes
My heart will stay true
I'll wait for you

[Bridge]
And when the stars align
When the time is right
I know you'll come back to me
On that perfect night

[Chorus - powerful]
I'll wait for you
Through the storm and rain
I'll wait for you
Till we meet again
No matter how long it takes
My heart will stay true
I'll wait for you

[Outro]
I'll wait for you...

Matching Lyrics with Genre

Ballad + Breakup Lyrics

Style: Korean ballad, sad piano, emotional strings, slow tempo
Lyrics: Breakup-related content

Pop + Love Lyrics

Style: Upbeat pop, romantic, feel-good, major key
Lyrics: Bright love story

Rock + Freedom Lyrics

Style: Rock anthem, powerful, liberating, electric guitar
Lyrics: Content about freedom and liberation

Practical Tips

1. Lyric Length

• Verse: 4-8 lines
• Chorus: 4-6 lines
• Bridge: 2-4 lines

2. Rhyming

✅ Good example:
Night / Light / Bright / Fight

❌ Forced rhyme:
Night / Day / Moon / Sun

3. Repetition and Variation

[Chorus 1]
I believe in you

[Chorus 2 - variation]
I believe in you (yes I do)
I believe in us too

Improving Korean Pronunciation

Tips for Natural Pronunciation

1. Clear spacing:

❌ 너를사랑해
✅ 너를 사랑해

2. Consider syllables:

✅ 너를 사랑해 (5 syllables)
✅ 영원히 함께해 (6 syllables)

3. Avoid difficult words:

❌ Words with many double consonants
✅ Easy-to-pronounce words

Practice Assignments

Assignment 1: Create Your Own Ballad

Choose theme:

• First love
• Breakup
• Longing
• Reunion

Structure:

[Verse] - [Chorus] - [Verse] - [Chorus] - [Bridge] - [Chorus]

Assignment 2: Create Upbeat Pop Song

Choose theme:

• Party
• Travel
• Friendship
• New beginning

Style:

Upbeat pop, energetic, catchy, fun

Assignment 3: English vs Korean Lyrics

Create both English and Korean versions with the same theme and compare.

Lyric Writing Tools

Using ChatGPT

Prompt: "Write 4-line ballad lyrics about breakup.
Emotional with rainy day feeling."

Lyric Checklist

• Is the theme clear?
• Are emotions well conveyed?
• Is rhyming natural?
• Is there repetitive structure?
• Are syllables natural?

Next Time Preview

Now that you've created songs with lyrics, it's time to make practical background music. Next time we'll create short BGM for YouTube or videos!

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TIP: When writing lyrics, read them out loud. Lyrics that read naturally will sound natural as songs too. And don't try to write perfect lyrics from the start—listening to what AI generates and revising is also a good approach!