Introduction

As a fellow lyricist, I totally get how frustrating writer's block can be. But the good news is AI lyric generators like These Lyrics Do Not Exist and Staccato are making those creative obstacles a thing of the past!

So between the two, which should you use to smash through lyrical obstacles? Well stick with me, and I'll tell you everything you need to know to pick the right AI helper. And while you're at it, be sure to check out my other in-depth blogs about analyzing lyrics and lyric writing tips and tricks.

Quick Look

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What is These Lyrics Do Not Exist?

First released in 2018, These Lyrics Do Not Exist was one of the earliest AI lyric tools. As the name suggests, the site enables users to generate lyrics that haven’t been written before.

Using These Lyrics Do Not Exist

Upon entering the site, you’ll be met with an intuitive and simple interface, where you can customise the topic, genre, and mood of the lyrics you want.

After choosing the kind of lyrics you want, the site instantly creates lyrics with a standard song structure – verse, pre-chorus, chorus, verse 2, pre-chorus, chorus, bridge, chorus. Here are some of the lyrics I got from the site:

Below the generated lyrics, there are options to "download", "regenerate lyrics", or "start again" (with a new topic).

What are its Benefits?

Ease-of-use and instant generation: The site is easy to use. I got used to the interface in no time and it takes less than 5 seconds to choose your customisation options.

Customise topic, mood, and genre: Having the power to customise what lyrics you get is a huge plus. The interface enables you to write in your own topic and choose from 6 genres and 5 moods. One aspect that was interesting was that you can use emojis as topics for your song.

What are its Limitations?

Too Simple for Serious Musicians: The drawback of a simple and easy-to-use generator is that it doesn’t allow more advanced musicians to play around with ideas. Once the lyrics are generated, you can’t regenerate parts of it – only the whole song.

Bad with Phrases and Lists: When inputting phrases or multiple words for the topic, it seems like the generator doesn’t understand what you want. For example, I generated lyrics for “the end of the world”, pop, and very sad and what I got is completely unrelated to the topic (see the lyrics below on the left).

Incoherent Lyrics: Similarly, I generated lyrics for “grass”, “EDM”, “very sad” and it didn’t make sense (see the lyrics above on the right).Apparently “grassing” is a common activity among New Mexicans???

Usually, Makes It About Love: About 90% of the lyrics I generated ended up being about love from the male perspective. It’d be nice if there was an option to edit the tone of the writing.

What is Staccato’s AI Lyric Generator?

I’ve spent 17 years as a professional musician and over a decade studying music in University, but I still face challenges making great lyrics. It's hard work! That’s why I built Staccato – to help fellow musicians like you overcome those lyric writing hurdles. All of Staccato’s music-generating tools are made by musicians for musicians to ensure that we have the best tools possible.

Using Staccato’s AI Lyric Generator

Upon navigating to Staccato’s AI lyric generator, you’ll be met with an interface where you can edit your lyrics, and a section to the right where you can use AI.

There are several ways you can start generating lyrics on Staccato.

To the right of the screen, you’ll see a tab under “AI Tools” called “Sections”. There you’ll be able to use AI to write entire songs or sections of songs (ex. verses, choruses, and bridges) based on any mood, style, genre, or artist style you can think of.

Here’s an example of a song generated by Staccato:

If those options aren’t for you, there are two purple buttons at the bottom of the screen that say “Kickstart a song” and “Random Lyrics”.

If you just need some creative spark to get going, click “Kickstart a Song”. Staccato generates 8 lines of lyrics based on keywords or ideas you put into the system.

If you are running low on ideas, click “Random Lyrics”. Staccato will write an entire song on a random topic with verses, chorus, bridge, and outro.

These are just a couple of the tools that Staccato offers.

To see more of the tools in action check out this video of Stacey Kay, an Award-Winning Singer and finalist in America’s Got Talent, who used Staccato to write a new rap song. Or read on for a full list of benefits:

What are its Benefits?

LOTS of Customisation: You can literally type in any mood, style, genre, or artist you want for your song and Staccato will generate lyrics for you. Additionally, you can give it some lyrics you already have or type in ideas and the tool will build onto them.

Can use Phrases and Lists as Prompts: Whether it’s a phrase, list of words, or both, Staccato’s AI is able to understand what you are looking for.

Rewrites Parts You’re Unhappy With: The rewrite tool is a text box where you can simply copy and paste the part of the song you want to change up. When you hit the rewrite button, you’ll be presented with several lyric options to choose from.

Next line Suggestions: You can easily get next line suggestions by telling the tool where you want to add lyrics and how many lines you want.

AI Analysis of Lyrics: Staccato offers a range of AI tools to help you elevate your lyric writing process. Syllable count and syllable stresses allow for a deeper understanding of how your lyrics will sound. Sentiment analysis tells you what tone your lyrics have and gives recommendations for improvement.

Poems and Rap Lyric Generators: Staccato’s lyric generator can be used by not only songwriters but also poets or rappers as it understands rhymes.

Regular Updates: We are continuously updating the site to make it the best it can be for you. We’d love to hear your feedback! Contact us here about any improvements, questions, or concerns you may have.

What are its Limitations?

You Have to Learn to Harness Every Perk: Like most great tools (e.g., Ableton, Logic Pro, Microsoft Apps, etc.), taking full advantage of Staccato’s lyric generator requires a little bit of learning. But with all of the amazing features Staccato offers, it’s definitely worth it. Plus, we’ve worked to make it as easy as possible with a 12-step tutorial as soon as you log on for the first time.

Comparative Analysis

From our perspective, TLDE provides simplicity while Staccato provides limitless opportunity. These Lyrics Do Not Exist may appeal to hobbyists seeking experimentation and inspiration while Staccato is geared towards serious songwriters who value polish and control.

Conclusion: Which AI lyric generator is right for you?

Infrequent songwriters looking for quick and basic song ideas may benefit most from These Lyrics Do Not Exist to build upon. Serious songwriters, rappers, and poets may prefer Staccato for higher lyrical quality and refinement capabilities.

Always remember that human creativity, editing, and guidance remain essential when working with AI lyric generators. The technology acts as a songwriting assistant, not a replacement. Ultimately, at Staccato, our goal is to enhance your ability to use your voice to say what you want to say. With the right approach, AI tools can enhance human creativity and make lyric writing more accessible and fun than ever.

Dr. Jeffrey Lupker - Co-founder, Staccato

International Speaker & Published Author on Deep Learning & Music.

Dr. Lupker has published peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters and has given lectures internationally in the fields of deep learning, machine learning and music. Beyond Staccato and his own research, Dr. Lupker is an active performer on guitar and keyboards and has played across Canada and USA with award winning artists.