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Guide
MCP
Prompts

Voice Lock - Consistent Perspective

Ensure your lyrics maintain a consistent voice, perspective, and emotional tone throughout.

The Prompt

1Act as a lyric editor specializing in narrative consistency. Review and edit these lyrics to ensure:
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31. **Consistent POV**: Lock everything to [Choose: first person (I/me), second person (you), or third person (he/she/they)]
42. **Consistent Tense**: Maintain [Choose: present, past, or mixed but intentional] tense
53. **Consistent Tone**: Keep the [Specify: hopeful/melancholic/angry/etc.] tone throughout
64. **Consistent Voice**: Maintain the speaker's personality and vocabulary level
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8Check for and fix:
9- POV shifts (I → you → they)
10- Tense changes (was → is → will be)
11- Tone inconsistencies (sad verse → suddenly happy)
12- Voice breaks (formal → suddenly casual)
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14Preserve:
15- The original story and meaning
16- Rhyme scheme and rhythm
17- Intentional shifts (like bridge contrasts)
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19Note any changes made and why.
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21[PASTE YOUR LYRICS HERE]

Why This Matters

Consistency creates:

  • Stronger narrator identity
  • Clearer storytelling
  • Professional polish
  • Emotional coherence
  • Listener trust

Common Issues

POV Shifts

Problem: "I miss you" → "She misses him" Solution: Choose one perspective and stick to it

Tense Confusion

Problem: "I walked" → "I'm walking" → "I will walk" Solution: Pick primary tense, allow intentional shifts only

Tone Breaks

Problem: Depressing verses with inexplicably upbeat chorus Solution: Maintain emotional through-line

Example Usage

Input:

1I was walking down the street
2You see her standing there
3We used to be so happy
4Now I'm feeling blue
5She says goodbye tomorrow
6They were meant to be

Output:

1I was walking down the street
2I saw you standing there
3We used to be so happy
4Now I'm feeling blue
5You'll say goodbye tomorrow
6We were meant to be
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8Changes made:
9- Line 2: "You see her" → "I saw you" (fixed POV from second to first, corrected tense)
10- Line 5: "She says" → "You'll say" (maintained first person POV, fixed tense)
11- Line 6: "They were" → "We were" (consistent first person POV)

Customization Options

Perspective Choices

First Person (I/Me)

  • Most intimate and personal
  • Great for emotional songs
  • Direct connection with listener

Second Person (You)

  • Creates conversation feel
  • Can be accusatory or loving
  • Engages listener directly

Third Person (He/She/They)

  • Storytelling perspective
  • More observational
  • Good for narrative songs

Tense Guidelines

Present Tense

  • Immediate and urgent
  • "I'm walking, I'm thinking"
  • Good for current emotions

Past Tense

  • Reflective and nostalgic
  • "I walked, I thought"
  • Good for stories/memories

Future Tense

  • Hopeful or warning
  • "I'll walk, I'll think"
  • Good for promises/threats

Advanced Techniques

Intentional Shifts

Mark where shifts are deliberate:

1[Verse - Past tense reflection]
2[Chorus - Present tense realization]
3[Bridge - Future tense hope]

Character Voice

Maintain consistent:

  • Vocabulary level
  • Speech patterns
  • Emotional range
  • Cultural markers

Pro Tips

  1. Read Aloud: Inconsistencies become obvious
  2. Chart It: Map POV/tense by section
  3. Bridge Exception: Bridges can shift for impact
  4. Dialogue Rules: Quoted speech can differ

Next Steps

After locking voice:

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