You no longer need to read music, play an instrument or book a studio to make a song. If you have a moment, a person or a feeling you can't quite name, one sentence is enough. Hifly works out what you mean, writes the lyrics, suggests a style and produces a complete song, arrangement and vocals included.
It's worth setting expectations early, though: making a song with AI isn't typing a few random words and waiting for magic. You know the story; the system only hears as much as you tell it.
Ask for "a nice song" and you'll get a nice, forgettable one. Say who it's for, how it should feel and which moment it holds, and it starts to sound like yours. No music theory required, but a good intent sentence is.
Here's how it works, in seven steps.
Step 1: Write your intent sentence
Everything starts here. A strong intent sentence usually has four parts:
- Who or what it's about: your mom, an old friend, a city, yourself.
- The feeling: gratitude, longing, joy, sadness, hope. One main feeling works best.
- A scene or concrete detail: a shared memory, a place, a habit, something they always say. This is what makes the song yours.
- The vibe: calm or lively, danceable or acoustic?
You don't need all four every time, but each one sharpens the direction:
| Weak sentence | Strong sentence |
|---|---|
| "A song for my mom" | "A calm, grateful song for my mom about the mornings she hums while brewing tea on the balcony" |
| "A sad song" | "A sad but hopeful song for my best friend who is moving away, about our last evening on the pier" |
| "A birthday song" | "A cheerful, danceable birthday song for my daughter turning seven, with her name and her love of dinosaurs" |
| "A love song" | "A warm, romantic song for my wife about the day we met at a rainy bus stop" |
The weak versions aren't wrong; they just leave gaps that generic phrases fill. The strong ones give the lyrics something to hold on to: a balcony, a pier, a bus stop.
Step 2: Pick a style or take the suggestion
Once you've written your sentence, Hifly suggests a style that fits. Go with it, or choose from 43 styles yourself. To get a feel for them, browse all song styles.
Hifly was built with Turkish and regional genres in mind. Arabesk, fantezi, Anatolian rock, Anatolian folk (türkü), ilahi, Turkish pop and Arabic pop are available on the Free plan too. Black Sea folk (Karadeniz), Azeri pop, Persian pop, Balkan and stadium anthem run only on the Studio engine: one Studio song a day on Pro, five a day on the Studio plan. On the Free plan your first song can use the Studio engine too; after that, ask for Karadeniz and you get the closest classic genre, Anatolian Folk.
Genre also changes how the lyrics talk. The same farewell comes out in different words:
- Arabesk lyrics tend to be first person, direct and intense, with fate, longing and reproach at the center. The Arabesk page is a good introduction.
- Türkü lyrics usually tell a story, and longing is often carried by mountains, roads and life far from home, in plain language. Start with the Anatolian Folk page.
- Turkish pop leans toward everyday speech, sincere lines and a chorus that sticks.
Step 3: Set the language and the vocal
Hifly makes songs in 13 languages. If you write in one language but want the song in another, say so clearly: "a calm song with Turkish lyrics". Songs usually sound more natural when the language suits the genre.
For the vocal, just add "female vocal" or "male vocal" to your sentence. A voice that fits the narrator, say a father singing to his daughter, makes the lyrics easier to believe.
On the Pro and Studio plans, Detailed Mode turns this into a setting: male, female, mixed or instrumental. Instrumental gives you a piece with no lyrics, handy for video or background use.
Step 4: Open Detailed Mode if you want (Pro and Studio)
Your sentence is enough on its own. To steer the result further, Detailed Mode offers:
- Energy: how calm or lively the song is.
- Length: short, standard or long.
- Nuance: touches such as acoustic, dramatic or electronic.
- Lyrics: three paths. Let Hifly write them, give a theme and a feeling and have them written, or write your own.
None of this asks for music theory; it all speaks the language of feeling.
Pick a lyrics path based on how much control you want. Writing your own? Keep the chorus simple and read the lines out loud. Our guide to writing song lyrics has more tips.
Step 5: Generate, and read the lyrics while you wait
Once you start, the lyrics are ready before the audio. Generation usually takes a few minutes, so use that time to read. Ask yourself:
- Is the detail you described actually there?
- Does any phrase feel foreign to you, or to the person receiving the song?
- If you could change one thing, what would it be?
Note your answers. A good revision request often starts here.
Step 6: Listen and decide
Listen all the way through at least twice: small details grab you the first time, the overall feeling the second. Then choose one of three moves:
- Keep: saves the song permanently. Make a habit of keeping the ones you like.
- Revise: write what you want changed, and the song is reinterpreted around your request. You get 1 revision per song on Free, 3 on Pro and 5 on Studio.
- Share: creates a gift link. Whoever opens it can listen without creating an account. If the song is a gift, the personalized song page has ideas.
On Pro and Studio you can also download the lyrics and the MP3.
How to write a good revision request
Revisions are limited, so make each one count. The best results come from one clear change; ask for three at once and you can't tell which one worked.
Say what you want, not what you dislike. "It's not right" gives no direction; "make it a bit calmer" does. For example:
- "Make it a little sadder and more introspective."
- "Switch to a female vocal."
- "Use 'calm' instead of 'tired' in the lyrics."
- "Give it a more upbeat, danceable feel."
Step 7: Extend the song (Pro and Studio)
Sometimes a song is lovely but ends too soon. On Pro and Studio you can continue it from where it ends and give it a proper closing. Choose extend from the song's details and Talk opens, where you confirm with a single tap.
For now, extending works on classic generations; it isn't available yet for songs made with the Studio engine.
Common mistakes
- Writing too vaguely. Give a person, a feeling and a scene instead of "a nice song".
- Cramming it all into one sentence. One main feeling and one or two strong details usually beat five feelings and ten details.
- Letting feeling and genre clash by accident. Unless it's deliberate, sad lyrics on a very upbeat track will throw the listener.
- Waiting without reading the lyrics. They're the earliest place to catch a misunderstood detail.
- Packing several changes into one revision. One change at a time is easier to judge.
- Forgetting to tap Keep on a song you love.
- Giving up after one try. A clearer sentence or a different style often opens a new door.
Not sure yet? Start with Talk mode
Sometimes you have a feeling but no sentence yet. That's what Talk mode is for: you write as if chatting, and Hifly asks short questions that help you pin the feeling down. When the idea is ready, you turn it into a song.
Talk is available on every plan, and for a first song it's often the easiest way in.
Frequently asked questions
What can I do on the Free plan?
You get 5 songs a month with no card required, and your first song can use the Studio engine. You also get 1 revision per song, and Talk mode is included. Detailed Mode and song extension come with Pro and Studio.
Can I use my own lyrics?
Yes. In Detailed Mode on Pro and Studio, choose the write-your-own path and paste in your text. Not ready yet? Give a theme and a feeling and let Hifly write them.
Where can I use the songs I make?
Hifly places no restrictions on personal or commercial use of your songs. However, the copyright status of AI-generated content can vary by country, so check local rules before commercial use.
How long does it take to make a song?
Usually a few minutes. The lyrics arrive before the audio, so you can start reading while you wait.
Still curious? Our FAQ page answers more questions.