How to Use Meta Tags in Suno AI Songs

 

Control the Song: Meta Tags + Structure

Don’t leave your song up to the AI. Use tags to guide tone, structure, and style.

What Are Meta Tags?

Tags are the real language Suno understands — not just vibes or genre names. These short bracketed commands tell Suno what your song is trying to do.

Example tags: [Verse], [Chorus], [Mood: Melancholy], [Instrument: Strings]

They define:

  • What section you’re in
  • What emotion or energy it should carry
  • What instruments or vocal styles to use

Basic Structure Tags

These help organize your lyrics and give your song a clear emotional journey:

[Intro]
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Outro]

Mood, Tempo, and Style Tags

Mood & Energy

[Mood: Uplifting]
[Energy: High]

Tempo & Texture

[Tempo: Slow]
[Texture: Gritty]

Instruments & Vocals

[Instrument: Piano, Strings]
[Vocal Style: Whisper]

Tips:

  • Use 1–2 tags per category — don’t overstack
  • Place mood/style tags near the top of your lyrics
  • You can tag individual sections too: [Chorus] [Energy: High]

Example Input with Tags

Try stacking tags in the first 3–5 lines of Custom Mode to lock the sound early. Here’s an example that mixes tone, layout, and energy:

[Intro]
[Mood: Introspective]
[Instrument: Electric Guitar, Ambient Pad]

[Verse]
I move through shadows I once called home
Memories flicker when I’m alone

[Chorus]
[Energy: High]
We burn, we break, we try again
Out of the dark, we rise like flame

Best Practices

  • Keep tags short and specific
  • Don’t mix clashing moods or instrument types in one tag
  • Start simple — evolve your format as you refine
  • Reuse what works. Save tag combos that delivered strong results so you can remix or expand later.

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This system walks you through every step:

  1. 🔓 Overview: Quick Start Landing Page

  2. 🔐 Page 1: Getting Started with Suno AI

  3. 🔐 Page 2: Meta Tags + Structure

  4. 🔐 Page 3: Edit Tools (Replace, Extend, Cover, Remaster)

  5. 🔐 Page 4: Upload & Remix Your Own Tracks

  6. 🔐 Page 5: Export + Release Like a Pro

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