Suno Song Structure: Meta Tags and a Ready Template

The Style box sets the sound; structure comes from meta tags in the Lyrics box. Here are all the tags ([Verse], [Chorus], [Drop]…), where to place them, and a ready song template to copy.

Why meta tags matter

Without tags, Suno gets raw text and decides for itself where the verse and chorus are — chopping, repeating and rearranging lines at will. Meta tags in square brackets in the Lyrics box set the skeleton: the model knows where each section starts and keeps the structure under control.

Core structure tags

Tag	What it does
`[Intro]`	Intro — usually instrumental or a soft lead-in.
`[Verse]`	Verse. Number them: [Verse 1], [Verse 2].
`[Pre-Chorus]`	Pre-chorus — the build before the hook.
`[Chorus]`	Chorus. Repeat the tag before every hook recurrence.
`[Bridge]`	Bridge — a shift in mood toward the end.
`[Outro]`	Outro — fade-out or final cadence.
`[Instrumental]` · `[Break]`	Vocal-free passage.

Advanced tags (v5 / v5.5)

Tag	What it does
`[Build]`	Tension build-up (for electronic/dance).
`[Drop]`	The drop — energy release after a build.
`[Whispered]` · `[Belted]`	Vocal delivery for a section — whisper or full belt.
`[Guitar Solo]` · `[Sax Solo]`	An instrumental solo on the named instrument.
`[Female Vocal]` · `[Male Vocal]`	Switch the voice for a section (for duets).

Ready song template (paste into Lyrics)

Replace the lines with your own lyrics. Keep the tags in English.

🎵 Classic pop/rock structure

[Intro]

[Verse 1]
line one
line two

[Pre-Chorus]
building up

[Chorus]
the main hook — it repeats

[Verse 2]
line one

[Chorus]
same hook, same tag

[Bridge]
a change of mood

[Chorus]
[Outro]

Dance template with a drop

🔊 EDM / dance structure

[Intro]
[Build]
[Drop]
[Verse 1]
[Build]
[Drop]
[Breakdown]
[Build]
[Drop]
[Outro]

Rules that save you re-rolls

Each tag on its own line, right before that section's text.
Repeat [Chorus] before every chorus — otherwise the hook drifts.
Tags in English, even with non-English lyrics. More reliable.
Want it longer — more sections + the Extend feature. One short block = a short track.
Keep tags to 1–3 words. Split [Soft female whisper] into [Whispered].

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FAQ

What are meta tags in Suno?

They are control markers in square brackets — [Verse], [Chorus], [Bridge] and more. You place them in the Lyrics box before each section. They tell Suno where the verse and chorus are and how to build the song. Without them the model decides structure on its own, often poorly.

How is the Style box different from Lyrics?

Style sets the sound: genre, instruments, tempo, production. Lyrics holds the words and structure: that is where [Verse]/[Chorus] and the lines go. They work together: Style is how it sounds, meta tags are how it is built.

Why does the chorus sound different each time?

If you repeat the chorus text without a [Chorus] tag, Suno treats it as a new section. Put [Chorus] before every repeat so the model knows it is the same hook and keeps it recognizable.

How do I make the track longer?

Add more sections in Lyrics ([Verse 2], [Bridge], a second [Chorus]) and use Extend on a finished clip. One short block of text means a short track.

Do tags work in other languages?

Write the tags themselves in English ([Verse], [Chorus]) for reliability. The text inside each section can be in any language.

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