AI songwriting tools can crank out an entire song in seconds—but let's be honest, most of the time, the results sound off. AI lyric issues are the most common problem. Here are AI song rewriting tips and five things to look for to fix your AI song.
by AiSongFix Staff | July, 25, 2025.
When using generative AI to help write a song, you might get a few decent lines or even a clever chorus, but something's missing.
It doesn't matter if you're using general AI apps ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Copilot, or if you're using a dedicated music or lyric app such as Suno, LyricStudio, Generatelyrics, AI Song Lyrics Generator, DeepBeat, or any of the other AI writing tools. They can all suffer from similar AI songwriting problems.
The vibe's not right. The phrasing feels clunky. The emotional punch isn't there.
If you've ever tried to rewrite AI lyrics only to get stuck halfway through, you're not alone. Let's break down the five most common problems with AI-generated lyrics and simple methods for fixing AI-generated songs.
AI is trained on massive datasets, and that often shows in its output: bland phrases, overused clichés, and a lack of originality. Here's an example from a line that AI wrote:
"My heart is broken like the rain, I miss you more every day."
Here, we have an awkward metaphor (can rain really break?) and an overall line that feels generic. These are emotional placeholders. They don't add emotional impact.
Replace generic lines with vivid imagery, specific details, and unique phrasing. Seasoned songwriters (all writers) dig deeper.
Follow the common writing adage "show, don't tell." Instead of having the singer tell the listener he misses her more every day, show the story through his thoughts or actions. Listeners (and readers) are smart enough to figure out what's going on. They enjoy doing so!
Instead of blurting out "I miss her," show how the singer expresses their longing for that person. You achieve this through imagery-rich observations, emotions, and actions that engage the five senses.
I can't sleep in that room, still laced with her perfume. (Sight and smell). Doesn't this visual make it clear what's going on?
Butterflies buzzing in my middle, I took one knee, my voice trembled. (Emotions and physical actions). Can you tell what he's doing and feeling?
📌 Pro Tip: It's okay to start with a generic line. It's better to start by simply writing what you want to have happen for this "scene" of your story in plain English without trying to rhyme. Then, (again, not trying to rhyme) visualize what's happening and try to say it visually. You can have AI help you brainstorm ways to utilize the five senses or evoke emotions to represent what you want to say. Finally, once you have creative visuals that show, rather than tell, what's going on, then you can start working on the rhymes. Lyric writing is a process of refining a line until it's polished.
AI might churn out a wall of text that vaguely resembles a verse or chorus, but often it's hard to tell what part is supposed to go where. You might get two bridges and no hook. Or a "chorus" that never repeats.
How to fix structural issues:
Organize the song into a cohesive structure. This will depend on the genre norms that you are writing in and the goal of your song.
For example, if you are trying to write a song to pitch to an artist, then you want to use a successful arrangement formula that is expected for hit songs. For example: verse, chorus, verse, chorus, bridge, final chorus. Ensure the chorus stands out and effectively repeats the key idea or emotional hook.
Some AI songs jump between moods, sounding cheerful in one line and devastating in the next. Others just feel emotionally empty, like a song-shaped object without a soul.
Successful songs express one idea, typically dictated by the hook. Within this single idea, a single emotion is expressed.
Decide on a central emotion or tone that will guide your writing. For instance, your song might be happy or sad. But it can't be both.
Once you have decided on the emotion you want to express, rewrite each section to reflect it. If the song is meant to be mournful, avoid playful metaphors. If it's upbeat, steer clear of somber or melancholy language.
AI doesn't always understand syllable count, rhythm, or stress patterns in lyrics. You might get lines that are too long, difficult to sing, or don't sync properly with the music.
How to fix phrasing and rhythm issues:
Read the lyrics out loud. Clap the syllables. Does it feel natural? If not, trim or rewrite each line until it flows smoothly. Keep in mind: Lyrics are meant to be sung, not just read.
Even when the grammar is correct and the rhyme scheme is effective, AI-generated songs often feel sterile. They might check all the technical boxes but still feel lifeless or hollow. This is because AI doesn't always catch the nuances that make something feel authentic.
Listeners are astute, and they can immediately tell when a lyric is inauthentic or has no conviction. Any artist who might want to record your song will have to "sell it" to the listener (perhaps for the rest of their career if it's a hit). They need words they can believe in.
How to fix lyrics that sound inauthentic:
Inject your own voice—your experiences, your word choices, your sense of humor or heartbreak. Real songs feel like they came from somewhere. That "somewhere" is you.
Still Need Help Fixing Your Lyrics?
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