SEO Title (max 60): Section Energy Mapping System (VIP) Meta Title: Section Energy Mapping System | VIP Songwriting Meta Description: Engineer emotional arcs for AI songwriting with energy curve models, chorus evolution, bridge strategy, and a full planning template. Primary Keyword: section energy mapping system Secondary Keywords: emotional arc songwriting, chorus evolution strategy, bridge pivot strategy, energy curve model, AI songwriting dynamics Long-Tail Keywords: how to design an emotional arc in a song, how to make bridge feel different, how to evolve chorus in later repeats, energy mapping template for songwriting Slug: section-energy-mapping-system-vip Canonical URL: REPLACE_VIP_CANONICAL_URL Open Graph Title: Section Energy Mapping System (VIP) Open Graph Description: Design emotional arcs intentionally: energy curves, chorus evolution, bridge pivots, and reusable planning templates. Twitter Card: summary_large_image OG Image (16:9): REPLACE_VIP_OG_IMAGE_URL Image Alt (max 125): VIP Section Energy Mapping system for AI songwriting with bee mascot on dark background 16:9 cover VIP Deep Dive • Lyric Engineering #5 • Dynamics & Arcs Section Energy Mapping System (VIP) This system upgrades “make the chorus bigger” into a repeatable method for designing emotional arcs: curve models, chorus evolution, bridge pivot strategy, and planning templates you can reuse. Outcome Your song stops feeling like one long section and starts feeling like a designed progression. Energy Curves Chorus Evolution Bridge Strategy Contrast Checklist Full Planner Mixtape Layer Workstation Pro FAQ Part 1: Energy Curve Models Choose a curve model first. Then write sections to fit it. Model A: Linear Climb Verse 1 → 2 Pre-Chorus → 3 Chorus → 4 Bridge → 5 Final Chorus → 5 Best when you want a steady build toward a peak. Model B: Wave Pattern Verse → 2 Chorus → 4 Verse 2 → 3 Chorus → 4 Bridge → 2 Final Chorus → 5 Best when you want tension + release cycles. Model C: Spike Pattern Verse → 2 Chorus → 5 Verse 2 → 2 Chorus → 5 Bridge → 1 Final Chorus → 5 Best for dramatic contrast and big drops before the final peak. Part 2: Chorus Evolution Strategy Keep the hook stable, but evolve the energy. Chorus pass Goal How to do it Chorus 1 Establish Clean hook, clear end words Chorus 2 Reinforce Micro-variation or stronger close Final Chorus Escalate Tighter punch, higher intensity language, strongest ending words Rule Don’t increase complexity. Increase impact. Part 3: Bridge Energy Strategy A bridge should change trajectory. Choose your bridge type. Bridge Type: Drop Fewer words Shorter lines Vulnerability or reflection Sets up the final chorus peak Bridge Type: Spike Short strong lines Direct statement High emotional certainty Creates a dramatic lift Bridge test If you can swap the bridge with Verse 2 and nothing changes, it isn’t a bridge. Part 4: Section Contrast Checklist Run this between every section pair. Contrast checklist (tap to collapse) Does energy shift (1–5) between the sections? Does line length shift (longer vs shorter)? Does emotional focus shift (detail vs release)? Does the chorus feel clearer than the verse? Does the bridge pivot in a noticeable way? If 2+ answers are “no,” revise for contrast before generating. Part 5: Full Song Energy Planner Fill this before your final generation pass. Planner table (tap to collapse) Section Energy (1–5) Goal Contrast type Escalation note Intro __ __ __ __ Verse 1 __ __ __ __ Pre-Chorus __ __ __ __ Chorus 1 __ __ __ __ Verse 2 __ __ __ __ Chorus 2 __ __ __ __ Bridge __ __ Drop / Spike __ Final Chorus __ __ __ __ Outro __ __ __ __ Printable planner block (tap to expand) FULL SONG ENERGY PLANNER Curve model (linear / wave / spike): Intro: Verse 1: Pre-Chorus: Chorus 1: Verse 2: Chorus 2: Bridge (drop or spike): Final Chorus: Outro: Notes: - Where is the peak (5)? - Where is the reset (1–2)? - How does chorus evolve? Part 6: Mixtape-Level Energy Planning (Preview Layer) This is the bridge to Deep Dive #10 (Mixtape Cohesion). Even before cohesion, energy across tracks matters. Simple track arc Track 1: identity + entry energy Middle: emotional shift or tension peak Final: resolution or biggest release Why it helps Prevents “all tracks feel the same” Makes the project feel intentional Helps your demo feel cohesive fast VIP Workstation (HTML-only) Use these boxes to map energy before you generate. Module 1: Paste your structured lyrics Module 2: Choose your curve model + map energies Module 3: Contrast fixes (between sections) Module 4: VIP Energy Engineering Prompt (copy block) TASK: Analyze my full song for energy arc design. RULES: - Assign 1–5 energy level per section. - Identify arc model (linear, wave, spike). - Suggest ONE escalation improvement. - Suggest ONE contrast improvement. - Ensure chorus remains the emotional peak. - Keep hook intact. OUTPUT: 1) Energy arc map 2) Escalation improvement 3) Contrast improvement 4) Final recommended arc model INPUT: [PASTE FULL STRUCTURED LYRICS] Pro FAQ How do I know if my chorus is actually the peak? If it has the clearest language, strongest line endings, and the biggest emotional release, it’s likely the peak. If verse feels equally intense and equally dense, the peak isn’t clear. Should my bridge always be a drop? No. A bridge can be a drop or a spike. The correct choice depends on your curve model and whether you need a reset before the final chorus. What’s the fastest way to increase contrast? Make chorus lines shorter and clearer than verse lines, then make the bridge pivot emotionally (drop or spike). Does energy mapping help AI performance? Yes. Clear section differences reduce the “same tone everywhere” issue and help AI generate more natural dynamic shifts. VIP Access
