A lyric that reads well in one language may become awkward when you translate it word for word. The meaning can survive while the rhythm disappears.
If you want to make a song in another language, start with the feeling you want the listener to hear. Then give the words room to sound natural.
Write for the language you will sing
Decide what the verse is saying before you settle the rhyme. Let a fluent speaker help with expressions, word order and details that sound translated.
Read the chorus aloud. A phrase may need fewer words than the literal translation, or a different image that carries the same meaning. That is rewriting, and it is part of writing a song.
Choose the song language separately
Words into Music is planned in English, Spanish, German, French and Brazilian Portuguese. You will be able to browse in one supported language and choose another for the song.
Include the intended song language in the musical brief. When supplying lyrics, check that the text matches what you want sung. Do not leave the language choice to a guess based on a short title.
Keep the first brief simple
Try a clear genre, a few main instruments and a vocal direction. Listen to how the generated voice handles the words before adding a more complicated arrangement.
A quiet vocal can make pronunciation easier to hear. A crowded mix may hide a mistake until someone else points it out.
Review before sharing
Check pronunciation, word changes and whether the lines still mean what you intended. Ask a fluent speaker if you are working in a language you do not know well.
The generated take is something to listen to and judge. It does not replace that review. If a phrase sounds forced, rewrite the line and try another recording.
Keep the lyric draft you used. Comparing it with the audio helps you find where the result changed a word or skipped a line.
