How this song came to be
License: all versions CC0 1.0 (opens in a new tab) (Public Domain)
The ability to create my own music was something I’ve been dreaming about for a while. So back when Suno (opens in a new tab) was released, I immediately started paying attention — and figured it might only be a matter of time before I’d go for walks, listening to my own songs. Then, in April 2024, Udio (opens in a new tab) saw its initial release and in order to actually test it, I needed a song.
The concept for Vegetarian’s Delight came instantly: I wanted a parody — and vegetarians seemed like the ideal subject. Rap/Hip-Hop immediately clicked as the ideal genre and a flute sample was a must.
At that time, I was also experimenting with local and proprietary LLMs and figured they might prove useful to write some lyrics around the concept. And they did. The majority was, in fact, written by a couple of LLMs. I simply provided the final touches, correcting a line or two and making sure that things rhyme where they’re supposed to.
Finally, I made some minor tweaks to the music (mainly responsible for the little imperfections you might hear) with the help of Audacity (opens in a new tab) . A couple of days after Udio’s intial release in April 2024, Vegetarian’s Delight was completed.
And with all that in mind, I stopped creating music because I’m still waiting for a local solution as I definitely won’t pay for a subscription to gimped artificial intelligence. Besides, it’s not like I’m running out of music any time soon.
Read the lyrics
Yo, it’s time to spit this veggie game I ain’t about that meat, I got no shame I roll up to the scene, with my plate so clean My food choices, always on point and serene
I’m a vegetarian, and I’m proud to be Even though I might look like a scrawny tree I’ll never touch a burger or a juicy steak But I’ll stuff my face with kale and carrot cake
My friends all laugh and call me names They say I’m missing out on all the gains But I don’t care, I’ll stick to my greens While they’re clogging their arteries with pork and beans
I might get dizzy when I stand up too quick But that’s just because my iron levels are sick I’ll pop a supplement and I’ll be just fine While they’re all suffering from gout and swine
I know I might seem like a weirdo or a freak But I’m just trying to live my life at my peak I’ll never be a bodybuilder or a sex machine But I’ll be the healthiest guy all over the scene
So go ahead and call me names Which only ignites my veggie flames ‘Cause bitchin’ about my salad plate Won’t add anything to my featherweight
I’m a vegetarian, and I’m proud to be Even though I might look like a scrawny tree I’ll never touch a burger or a juicy steak But I’ll stuff my face with kale and carrot cake