TL;DR

Rushed lyrics happen when too many words fit the musical phrase
Reduce word count or use slower tempo descriptors
Add hyphens and spacing to slow delivery

Slow delivery fix: use fewer words per line, add 'laid-back delivery', hyphenate key words: 'to-night', 'for-ev-er'

How to Fix Suno Rushing Through Lyrics

Suno rushing through lyrics is a common problem that makes songs feel breathless and hard to follow. This happens when there are too many syllables for the musical phrase, or when tempo and delivery descriptors push toward speed. These fixes slow things down for natural pacing.

Copy/Paste Prompts

Slow Tempo Prompt

slow tempo, laid-back delivery, relaxed pacing, space between phrases, breathing room, unhurried

Sparse Lyrics Example

Four to six words per line maximum. Short phrases. Space to breathe. Let melody carry.

Hyphenated Delivery

Use: to-night, for-ev-er, re-mem-ber, beau-ti-ful. Hyphens slow Suno down on key words.

Ballad Pacing

ballad tempo, slow and emotional, drawn out phrases, lingering notes, patient delivery, space in vocals

Strategic Pauses

Add: ... for pauses. Short lines. One thought per line. Silence between phrases. Room to breathe.

Common Mistakes

Too many words per line: Suno tries to fit all words in the phrase - fewer words equals slower delivery
No tempo descriptors: Without 'slow' or 'laid-back', Suno may default to faster pacing
Dense complex lyrics: Long sentences with many syllables get rushed to fit the music
High energy tags without balance: 'Energetic' and 'driving' push toward speed - balance with 'space'
No breathing room in lyrics: Continuous text gives Suno no signal to pause between phrases

Quick Fixes

Problem	Fix
`Words crammed together`	Cut words per line in half. Simplify phrases. Less is more.
`No pauses between phrases`	Add ... for pauses. Use shorter lines. One idea per line.
`Key words rushed`	Hyphenate: to-night, for-ev-er, beau-ti-ful. Suno stretches hyphens.
`Overall tempo too fast`	Add: slow tempo, laid-back, relaxed, patient delivery, unhurried
`Verses feel breathless`	Reduce verse length. 4 lines not 8. Give each line space.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Suno rush through my lyrics?

Too many syllables for the musical phrase is the main cause. Suno tries to fit all your words into the available time. Solutions: fewer words per line, simpler vocabulary, tempo descriptors like 'slow' or 'laid-back', and hyphenation of key words.

How do hyphens slow down delivery?

Suno interprets hyphens as syllable breaks to be stretched. Writing 'to-night' instead of 'tonight' or 'beau-ti-ful' instead of 'beautiful' signals Suno to give each syllable more time. Use this on emotionally important words.

What tempo descriptors slow things down?

Add: 'slow tempo', 'laid-back', 'relaxed pacing', 'unhurried', 'patient delivery', 'ballad tempo', 'drawn out', 'lingering'. Avoid: 'upbeat', 'energetic', 'driving', 'fast-paced', 'uptempo'. Tempo descriptors significantly affect lyric pacing.

How many words should be on each line?

For slower, clearer delivery: 4-6 words per line maximum. For ballads and emotional songs, even fewer. Compare 'I remember when we used to walk together down that old road' (rushed) vs 'I remember when we walked that old road' (clearer).

Can punctuation affect pacing?

Yes. Use ... for pauses between phrases. Shorter lines create natural breaks. One complete thought per line. Question marks and periods signal phrase endings. Ellipses in particular tell Suno to pause: 'I remember... those days'.

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