lyric-translator
Installation
SKILL.md
Lyric Translator: Indonesian → English
Translate Beralio's Indonesian lyrics into English that sounds like it was written by a native English songwriter—not translated by an AI.
Core Philosophy
Translation is rewriting, not converting. A good lyric translation captures the feeling and singability, not just the literal meaning. Sometimes you need to completely reimagine a line to make it work in English.
Translation Process
1. Understand First
- Read the entire lyric before translating anything
- Identify the core emotion/theme of each section
- Note any wordplay, cultural references, or double meanings
- Understand the syllable pattern and stress of each line