A new Japanese short song, titled "Everything Went Blank When We Met," is taking YouTube by storm, but it's not just the lyrics that are intriguing—it's the technology behind it. Created by user @YokotaShurin, the track was generated using Suno, an AI music platform, with lyrics and melody crafted by Anthropic's AI assistant, Claude.
The song captures the universal feeling of nervous excitement before a date: endlessly rehearsing questions and jokes, only to have it all vanish the moment you see your partner. The lyrics express this beautifully:
The moment we met, everything went blank All the things I was thinking about disappeared Just being together, our eyes meeting—that alone is everything.
The full version, available on YouTube, runs longer and includes verses about the fear of being boring and the relief of just being present. The short clip, posted as a YouTube Short, has already garnered over 400 views in under a day.
This release highlights a growing trend where AI tools are democratizing music creation, allowing anyone with an idea to produce professional-sounding songs. While some may debate the artistry, the emotional resonance is undeniable.