Suno prompt for "Was It Something I Said" by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark

Syncopated synth-bass pulse and glassy digital textures characteristic of OMD's 1990s output. Real tempo and key from published music data, plus a starter style field you can paste into Suno right now.

Tempo
106 BPM
Key
G Major
Genre
synth-pop
Energy
medium-high
Length
4:29
Sub-genres
electropop, new wave

Starter Suno style prompt

Starter style field · 372 chars

synth-pop, electropop, new wave, 106 BPM, G Major, medium-high energy, Steady mid-tempo 4/4 electronic drive with a syncopated synth-bass line and crisp 16th-note hi-hat patterns, Andy McCluskey's signature earnest, high-tenor delivery with rapid vibrato and breathless phrasing, Syncopated synth-bass pulse and glassy digital textures characteristic of OMD's 1990s output

What makes it sound like that

Groove
Steady mid-tempo 4/4 electronic drive with a syncopated synth-bass line and crisp 16th-note hi-hat patterns.
Vocal
Andy McCluskey's signature earnest, high-tenor delivery with rapid vibrato and breathless phrasing.
Emotional arc
A shift from confused inquiry to desperate rejection and heartbreak.

Song structure

Intro8 barsDrum machine entry followed by lead synth hook.
Verse 116 barsNarrative setup with sparse synth pads.
Chorus 18 barsMain melodic hook with fuller orchestration.
7 more sections in the full blueprint, with lyrics and per-section direction

The starter prompt gets you close. The blueprint gets you there.

Full Style field under 1000 characters, bar-by-bar Lyrics field with section direction, exclusions and Suno v6 settings. Your first one is free, no card.

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FAQ

What BPM and key is "Was It Something I Said" by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark?

"Was It Something I Said" by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark runs at 106 BPM in G Major. Both values were sourced from published music data sites, not estimated.

How do I make a song like "Was It Something I Said" by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark in Suno?

Put the tempo (106 BPM), key (G Major) and genre stack (synth-pop, electropop, new wave) at the front of Suno's Style field, then describe the groove and vocal delivery. Suno Prompt Machine builds the full Style and Lyrics fields from the track's real arrangement, with your first blueprint free.

What genre is "Was It Something I Said" by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark?

"Was It Something I Said" by Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark is synth-pop, with elements of electropop, new wave.

Can I copy Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark's voice or lyrics in Suno?

No, and you shouldn't try. Naming artists in Suno is blocked. The working approach is to describe the sound in musical terms: tempo, key, groove, instrumentation and vocal style, then write original lyrics.

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