One of the biggest giveaways that AI wrote a song's lyrics isn't the theme or rhyme, it's the way the lyrics feel when sung out loud. Can you say awkward?
by AiSongFix Staff | October, 2, 2025.
Awkward phrasing, clunky syllable counts, and unnatural word choices can break a melody and leave a song feeling stiff, no matter how clever the storyline. These are all common mistakes made by many beginning songwriters.
However, AI struggles with the same issues. Why? Because AI thinks like a "writer" when drafting lyrics, NOT like a singer. This is a common problem that beginning writers often encounter. They are too focused on the words themselves, without giving enough consideration to how those words will be sung.
This is the crucial difference that separates the words in songs from stories or poetry. Each word, and, more specifically, every syllable, is assigned to a melodic note. Further, each syllable has its own time duration. All this must be considered. Many beginning songwriters fail to consider this, and AI often overlooks this necessity.
Experienced songwriters know how to write for the voice, not just the page.
Let's look at the most common issues and how you can rewrite AI lyrics to flow naturally and sing beautifully.
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Beginning lyricists often focus too much on telling the story and forget to ask: how do these words actually sing? AI falls into the same trap, generating lines that read fine but collapse when you try to sing them. Long, consonant-heavy words, tongue-twisters, and awkward stresses break the flow of a melody.
The fix: Sing every line out loud as you refine it. Choose words that naturally roll off the tongue and feel comfortable to sustain on long notes.
A common rookie mistake is cramming multiple notes onto a single-syllable word. While skilled writers can occasionally achieve this, most of the time it results in clunky delivery. AI doesn't know better. It often assigns melodic ideas without considering how they'll land on the voice.
The fix: Either simplify the melodic phrase or substitute the word with one that fits more naturally across the notes.
Great songwriting is about balance. Lyrics need to serve both the story and the melody. Experienced writers deliberately choose short, punchy words for rhythmic phrases or long vowel sounds for soaring melodic lines. AI doesn't yet understand this nuance and will default to logical storytelling vocabulary instead.
The fix: When rewriting AI lyrics, ask, 'Does this word enhance the rhythm or melody, or is it just here for the plot?'
In places like Nashville, pro songwriters often count syllables to ensure consistent phrasing from verse to verse or chorus to chorus. That's why commercial songs feel so smooth. Every line is carefully shaped to fit the musical pattern.
AI lyrics, on the other hand, often stumble here, producing uneven syllable counts that throw the rhythm off.
The fix: Count the syllables. Then, trim or adjust words until each line matches the intended rhythm.
Some of the most memorable songs in history lean on nonsense syllables or playful word inventions. Think “na-na-na,” “doo-wop,” or “sha-la-la.” AI tends to avoid this, sticking to logical, literal words, but that misses a powerful creative tool.
The fix: Don't be afraid to sprinkle in nonsense sounds or made-up words when they serve the hook, rhythm, or vibe. These small choices often make a song irresistibly catchy.
Fixing AI-generated lyrics isn't just about cleaning up grammar or rhymes. It's about shaping them for the voice. Remember that the human voice is both an instrument and a storyteller, and lyrics need to serve both roles.
By smoothing awkward phrasing, checking singability, balancing story with melody, and even adding nonsense syllables when needed, you can transform rigid AI lyrics into songs that feel alive.
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