Artificial Intelligence (aka AI) has been around for ages. But with the arrival of Chat GPT, AI is a topic of conversation more than ever before. With its ability to compile information from an infinite amount of sources across the web and pull together responses that are relatively unbiased, AI makes a case for being an effective tool, even when it comes to songwriting.
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We asked Chat GPT to curate 10 beautifully written lyrics, and it’s safe to say it delivered. Check them out below.
1. In the golden haze of a summer’s dawn / Where the whispers of love are gently drawn / We’ll dance beneath the stars / Our souls entwined / Forever in this moment / Our hearts aligned
Nature is a common theme in AI-generated lyrics, which the system proved right off the bat. Between the golden haze of summer’s dawn to dancing beneath the stars, there is some pretty vivid imagery embedded in these lyrics.
2. Through the misty morning, the sun’s first kiss / We’ll chase our dreams / In a world of pure bliss / Like birds in flight / We’ll soar high above / With lyrics as our wings / On a canvas of love
AI takes songwriting to new heights with this set of lyrics. With dreams soaring upon a bird’s wing, AI gets particularly imaginative with the words taking flight upon a canvas of love. It’s simply gorgeous.
3. In the depths of despair / Where shadows reside / We’ll find the strength to rise / And let our spirits glide / Our lyrics like beacons, guiding us through the night / A symphony of hope / Igniting a glorious light
Buzzwords like “lyrics” and “light” are recurring themes in AI-generated songs. But the program also takes a peek into the darkness with “despair” and “shadows,” still ending on a positive note with phrases the strength to rise and glorious light.
4. Amidst the chaos and the noise of the crowd / We’ll find solace in the silence / Where melodies are loud / Our lyrics like poetry / Etched upon the heart / A balm for the weary, a soothing work of art
AI takes a peaceful tone here, evoking a sense of peaceful isolation where only music has the power to penetrate the silence. Our lyrics like poetry is an accurate description of the descriptive language used by AI.
5. In the embrace of nature / Where serenity blooms / We’ll write a symphony / With flowers as our plumes / Harmonizing with the wind, the rivers, and the trees / Our lyrics will carry us / On a gentle, tranquil breeze
Nature is once again a prominent theme in this set of lyrics. Here, the system calls on a choir of the wind, rivers and flowers to make up the symphony of song. There’s certainly a peaceful essence that runs throughout, making this a particularly blissful arrangement.
6. Through the ebbs and flows of life’s relentless tide / We’ll find redemption in the verses that reside / Like a phoenix rising from ashes / We’ll conquer the strife / Our lyrics like armor / Igniting the fire of life
AI gets particularly deep with this set of lyrics. Again using search words like “verses” and “lyrics,” AI seems to take a broader look at life here than in previous answers. Common cliches like phoenix rising from the ashes and igniting the fire of life add compelling visuals.
7. In the quiet corners of a forgotten street / We’ll whisper our secrets / Our melodies discreet / Our lyrics like confessions / Bared with every word / A tapestry of emotions / In a song yet unheard
AI gets a little mysterious here. Between secrets shared and lyrics that read like confessions, there’s an air of wonder around the words AI has pieced together. This is perhaps the most darkly poetic lyric AI has generated thus far on this list.
8. Beneath the moonlit sky / Where dreams are born / We’ll paint our love story / With lyrics as our adorn / Like stars that align / In a cosmic ballet / Our melodies will guide us / Through night and day
This set of AI lyrics may make readers blush every so slightly with its gentle imagery. This is pretty consistent with the other lines AI has to offer, but phrases like cosmic ballet stand out here. AI has a special way of making nature sound musical.
9. In the symphony of seasons / Where time dances on / We’ll sing of love and loss / And cherish every song / Our lyrics like footprints / Marking the sands of time / A testament to moments / Eternally sublime
This set sounds like a celebration of life set to a rhyme scheme. Here, words become footprints leaving their mark. This set is a bit sicky-sweet, yet still reads beautifully.
10. Through the journey of life / With its twists and turns / We’ll find solace in lyrics / As our hearts yearn / Like a compass in darkness / Guiding us through / Our melodies will lead us / To skies ever anew
AI once again leans into solace with this arrangement. Acknowledging that life is full of twists and turns, the system tries to get profound with references to yearning hearts compared to a compass that guides you in the dark.
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