lyric-translator
Translate Indonesian song lyrics to natural-sounding English. Use when Beralio needs to translate their Indonesian lyrics for international release, sync licensing, or collaboration with English-speaking artists. Applies humanizer techniques to ensure translations feel authentic, poetic, and human-written— never robotic or AI-generated. Preserves rhythm, syllable flow, and emotional intent of the original.
Why use this skill?
Translate Indonesian song lyrics into authentic, singable English. Perfect for artists needing natural, emotional, and rhythm-accurate lyrics for international release.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/polacapital/lyric-translatorWhat This Skill Does
The lyric-translator skill is a specialized linguistic tool designed to translate Indonesian song lyrics into natural-sounding, singable English. Unlike standard machine translation engines that produce stiff, literal, or robotic output, this skill focuses on 'rewriting' the soul of a song. It prioritizes the preservation of rhythm, syllable stress, and emotional resonance. It is crafted specifically for songwriters, artists, and music producers working with Beralio's catalog to ensure that when lyrics cross the language barrier, they maintain the same impact, flow, and authenticity as the original.
Installation
To integrate this skill into your environment, run the following command in your terminal:
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/polacapital/lyric-translator
Use Cases
- Preparing Indonesian songs for international release and global distribution.
- Assisting in sync licensing pitches where English-speaking supervisors need to understand the emotional core of a track.
- Collaborating with international producers or English-speaking artists who need to understand the intent behind Indonesian verses.
- Adapting demo tracks for cross-market songwriting camps.
Example Prompts
- "Translate the chorus of this song. It's about deep longing and uses the word 'galau'—make sure the English captures that messy, confused feeling without sounding like a dictionary definition."
- "Here are my lyrics. Please translate them to English while keeping the syllable count tight to the original rhythm; it's a fast-paced pop track so keep it conversational and simple."
- "I have a verse here that feels too formal in English. Can you rewrite this to sound more like a native songwriter? Use more contractions and avoid cliches."
Tips & Limitations
To get the best results, provide the AI with context about the song's genre and the intended 'vibe' (e.g., melancholic, aggressive, upbeat). Understand that the skill treats translation as an act of songwriting; it will prioritize the 'groove' and rhyme scheme over exact word-for-word accuracy. Avoid providing lyrics that are extremely technical or legalistic in nature, as this skill is optimized for creative, emotional, and artistic expression. If a phrase is purely idiomatic, provide a brief note on the desired intensity to help the model pivot between 'aching' and 'casual' tones effectively.
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{
"plugins": {
"official-polacapital-lyric-translator": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}