Suno Song Prompt: Regrets in Reverse

Introduction

What if the ghost haunting you isn’t from the past, but from the future?

That is the central question behind “Regrets in Reverse,” the latest release from Blood Mood Riders. Moving away from standard structures, this track dives into the genre of Cinematic Alt-Pop, channeling a dark, atmospheric vibe reminiscent of Labrinth or Tate McRae.

But this post isn’t just about the listening experience—it’s about the creation process.

We took the raw generation from Suno AI, brought the WAV into Reaper for a complete sonic overhaul, and created a final master that hits hard on streaming. The secret to the track’s emotional depth, however, lies in the prompt engineering. By using specific [Bracketed Instructions] for vocal texture (e.g., dry and intimate vs. explosive reverb) and tailored FX tags, we forced the AI to break out of the “safe” zone.

Below, you’ll find the complete, unedited prompt used to generate this track. We encourage you to copy it, tweak the lyrics, and see how the “Regrets in Reverse” structure works for your own dark ballads.

[TITLE: Regrets in Reverse]

[LYRICS] [Verse 1] [Vocal Note: Dry and intimate, close to mic] I kept the receipt from the day that I left It’s fading to white in the drawer by my desk I chose the safe bet, the salary pay While the version of me that took the risk flew away Now the coffee tastes bitter in a house that I own But it doesn’t feel safe, it just feels like stone

[Pre-Chorus] Every step I take rings twice on the floor Once for the now And once for the ghost walking out of the door

[Chorus] [Vocal Note: Heavy reverb, layered, explosive] Now these echoes of tomorrow hunt me down It’s regrets in reverse, spinning ’round and ’round I’m not haunted by the things that I did in the past I’m haunted by the future that I wouldn’t let last I hear it calling my name The voice of the winner I never became

[Verse 2] [Vocal Note: Dry and intimate] Saw a stranger today with a cut on his face Looking exactly like me in a different place He looked tired and broke but his eyes were on fire While I’m drowning in comfort and buried in wire If I’d turned left where I steered to the right Would I be hungry and cold—but alive inside tonight?

[Pre-Chorus] Time folds back, a glitch in the frame A hallway of doors, but they all lock the same

[Chorus] [Vocal Note: Heavy reverb, layered] Now these echoes of tomorrow hunt me down It’s regrets in reverse, spinning ’round and ’round I’m not haunted by the things that I did in the past I’m haunted by the future that I wouldn’t let last I hear it calling my name The voice of the winner I never became

[Instrumental Breakdown] [FX: Heartbeat bass drum] [FX: Vocal chop “calling” low pitch] [FX: Dissonant reversed piano enters] [FX: Synthesized string swell, tape reel speeding up] [Stop] [Silence]

[Bridge] [Style Note: Minimalist, just vocals and deep sub-bass] I killed the potential to save the routine I traded the movie to stare at the screen And if I could rewind the hands of the clock Would I pick up the key? Or just double the lock?

[Chorus] [Vocal Note: Maximum intensity] Yeah, these echoes of tomorrow hunt me down Regrets in reverse, burn it to the ground I’m living the safety I feared the most Just a hollowed-out shell hosted by a ghost I hear it calling my name…

[Outro] [FX: Reversed piano fades in] The winner I never… The winner I never… [Cut] [End]

[Key and Tempo]

[Since this is a dark, cinematic ballad, a slower tempo allows space for the “atmospheric” and “textured” elements to breathe.]

[(Dark & Heavy): Key: C Minor | Tempo: 86 BPM (Great for that slow, trudging “heartbeat” feel).]

Song Style Prompt Json File:

{
  "song_profile": {
    "meta": {
      "preset_name": "Dark & Heavy",
      "key": "C Minor",
      "bpm": 86,
      "rhythm_feel": "Slow, trudging heartbeat feel"
    },
    "style_description": "Explosive outlaw punk guitars collide with gritty Desert Rock riffs atop pounding, breakneck drums. Alternating barrio rap verses and aching Spanglish croonings fuel the intensity, with chola bars and wild crowd chants surging through anthemic hooks. Cinematic strings pulse in dramatic breaks before collapsing into thrashing riffs, percussive stomps, and dynamic tempo shifts, crafting a heart-racing, epic track alive with crowd-driven momentum and sweeping emotion.",
    "suno_tags": [
      "Explosive outlaw punk",
      "Gritty Desert Rock",
      "Breakneck drums",
      "Barrio rap",
      "Spanglish crooning",
      "Chola bars",
      "Crowd chants",
      "Cinematic strings",
      "Thrashing riffs",
      "Percussive stomps",
      "Dynamic tempo shifts"
    ]
  }
}

Lyric Prompt Json File:

{
  "song_data": {
    "title": "Regrets in Reverse",
    "lyrics_content": "[Verse 1]\n[Vocal Note: Dry and intimate, close to mic]\nI kept the receipt from the day that I left\nIt’s fading to white in the drawer by my desk\nI chose the safe bet, the salary pay\nWhile the version of me that took the risk flew away\nNow the coffee tastes bitter in a house that I own\nBut it doesn’t feel safe, it just feels like stone\n\n[Pre-Chorus]\nEvery step I take rings twice on the floor\nOnce for the now\nAnd once for the ghost walking out of the door\n\n[Chorus]\n[Vocal Note: Heavy reverb, layered, explosive]\nNow these echoes of tomorrow hunt me down\nIt’s regrets in reverse, spinning ’round and ’round\nI’m not haunted by the things that I did in the past\nI’m haunted by the future that I wouldn’t let last\nI hear it calling my name\nThe voice of the winner I never became\n\n[Verse 2]\n[Vocal Note: Dry and intimate]\nSaw a stranger today with a cut on his face\nLooking exactly like me in a different place\nHe looked tired and broke but his eyes were on fire\nWhile I’m drowning in comfort and buried in wire\nIf I’d turned left where I steered to the right\nWould I be hungry and cold—but alive inside tonight?\n\n[Pre-Chorus]\nTime folds back, a glitch in the frame\nA hallway of doors, but they all lock the same\n\n[Chorus]\n[Vocal Note: Heavy reverb, layered]\nNow these echoes of tomorrow hunt me down\nIt’s regrets in reverse, spinning ’round and ’round\nI’m not haunted by the things that I did in the past\nI’m haunted by the future that I wouldn’t let last\nI hear it calling my name\nThe voice of the winner I never became\n\n[Instrumental Breakdown]\n[FX: Heartbeat bass drum]\n[FX: Vocal chop “calling” low pitch]\n[FX: Dissonant reversed piano enters]\n[FX: Synthesized string swell, tape reel speeding up]\n[Stop]\n[Silence]\n\n[Bridge]\n[Style Note: Minimalist, just vocals and deep sub-bass]\nI killed the potential to save the routine\nI traded the movie to stare at the screen\nAnd if I could rewind the hands of the clock\nWould I pick up the key? Or just double the lock?\n\n[Chorus]\n[Vocal Note: Maximum intensity]\nYeah, these echoes of tomorrow hunt me down\nRegrets in reverse, burn it to the ground\nI’m living the safety I feared the most\nJust a hollowed-out shell hosted by a ghost\nI hear it calling my name…\n\n[Outro]\n[FX: Reversed piano fades in]\nThe winner I never…\nThe winner I never…\n[Cut]\n[End]",
    "performance_settings": {
      "key": "C Minor",
      "bpm": 86,
      "mood_description": "Dark & Heavy. Slower tempo allows space for atmospheric and textured elements to breathe. Great for that slow, trudging 'heartbeat' feel."
    }
  }
}

Conclusion

“Regrets in Reverse” proves that AI music generation is moving beyond simple text-to-audio; it’s becoming a canvas for complex storytelling.

The difference between a generic output and a track that feels alive often comes down to the details in the [Structure Tags]. Notice how the [Instrumental Breakdown] in the prompt above didn’t just ask for “music”—it requested a “heartbeat bass drum” and a “synthesized string swell.” These granular details give the AI the direction it needs to create the specific “glitch in the frame” atmosphere visualized in the cover art.

Blood Mood Riders will continue to experiment with the boundaries of Suno v5 and post-production in Reaper.

Now it’s your turn. Copy the prompt above, swap the key to A Minor, change the lyrical theme, and see what ghosts you can conjure up.

Stay tuned for more prompt breakdowns and releases.