These are two poems that I wrote the first during my first semester of university and the second during the 3rd week of my second about being constantly 2-3 hours away from my boyfriend--now fiancé. The former describes the nonexistent boundaries of love no matter the distance inspired by a time when I reminded my love of that very fact, and the latter was inspired just last night by the heat from my phone pressed to my cheek or my chest every night talking to him while falling asleep.
"No Walls"
True love defies distances, breaks through barriers.
It challenges convictions, fights obstacles with a sharp sword.
All it needs is itself. Pure, honest. That's love. There's she and there's he. Fingertips, blood vessels, tendons, even heartstrings reach.
Reach, reach, and are connected even through a wall.
A structure that would be impenetrable to any other force.
Their emotions are clear like a tranquil pond, undisturbed.
Pure, honest. Two souls intertwined through lifetimes, universes, walls without doors. "I hope you know that I need you. I need you to remember that I crave you. Solely, only you. With everything that I am" she would declare as she looked him in the eyes straight through that transparent opaque wall. She reached her hands out and laid them on the clear cement surface. Fingers spread, palms against the cold surface.
A silent tear fell down his face as her eyes became wet, but didn't shed. He looked down and traced his finger along hers, touching the cold stone skin. "I wish for you to understand that you are all that I am"--"My body is your flesh; my heart is in your hands and beats inside of your chest! My soul is yours and you are mine" she would reply without falter. Zero hesitation. There are no walls.
"I want my voice to reach you..." he uttered softly. Her face would move closer to his, examining the irises of his eyes.
He started to smile and looked up at her. Into her eyes, those swirling patterns of amber and iridescent blues... "If I were to see your face with every glance it would be better to me than to eat or drink..." he would state softly. Their eyes never losing contact. There are no walls.
"I can only endlessly agree; I hope that that's enough!" she would reply, the tone in her voice picking up. Fingers intertwined. Eyes locked. Hearts reaching out, farther and farther until one attaches to the other and never let's go. There are no walls. That is love. Pure, honest. True.
"You're Cold"
You're cold.
But sometimes you're warm, hot even.
To the point of joyful pain.
I long for that feeling...
When I hear your voice and see your face.
When I kiss you it's cold--sometimes warm-- when I bring my lips to yours.
I keep you with me always.
I promise I won't let you die --I try not to let you die--.
Sometimes I'm away and sometimes it's difficult to communicate without my voice.
But it's all worth it because sometimes you're tangible...!
And touching your skin is just like myself.
We fall asleep together.
You live close to my mind, my ears, and my heart.
I will never let you go or turn you away from my countenance even though you can be painfully warm--and sometimes cold.
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The Illusion of Creativity
AI-generated music is often marketed as “artistic” or “educational.” But what does it really teach?
- That style can be replicated without understanding.
- That emotion can be simulated without feeling.
- That effort can be bypassed with a prompt.
For young creators, this sets a dangerous precedent. Why learn to play guitar when an algorithm can do it faster? Why study harmony when AI can generate chord progressions in seconds? The risk isn’t just laziness — it’s the loss of depth, discipline, and the tactile joy of creation.
I have listened to several AI-generated music covers. My initial reaction was one of considerable impressiveness, particularly regarding the reimagining of classic pop hits in diverse genres with novel arrangements. Here is one good example a-ha — Take On Me
However, after engaging with several such Ai generated song covers, a sense of emotional detachment emerged, attributable to the perceived absence of human artistry and genuine sentiment, resulting in a technically flawless yet ultimately soulless auditory experience.
Copyright in Crisis
What does the copyright law say about AI generated music, especially in field of music covers. Who is liable for copyright in this case, AI developers, people who used AI to generate music or people who published it on music platforms?
Recent lawsuits show that the music industry is pushing back hard:
- Universal, Sony, and Warner sued AI music platforms Suno and Udio in 2024 for allegedly training their models on copyrighted songs without permission Ars Technica The Lyon Firm.
- They’re seeking up to $150,000 per infringed song, arguing that the AI outputs resemble famous tracks and voices (e.g., Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson).
- These lawsuits target the developers of the AI tools — but they raise broader questions:The legal gray area is training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use Sites at USC.
But who’s liable?
Role | Legal Risk | Why |
AI Developers | ✅ High | For training on copyrighted material without licenses. |
Users | ⚠️ Moderate | If they intentionally recreate protected works. |
Publishers/Platforms | ✅ High | For distributing infringing content. |
The grey area lies in training data. Courts haven’t yet ruled definitively on whether using copyrighted songs to train AI counts as infringement or fair use. Meanwhile, AI-generated works themselves aren’t eligible for copyright unless a human provides substantial creative input — leaving them in legal limbo.
The Educational Mirage
Some argue that AI music helps people learn genres, production styles, or vocal techniques. But this “education” often lacks context. It’s like learning to paint by watching a printer — technically impressive, but creatively hollow.
True musical education involves:
- Struggle and iteration: Learning through mistakes.
- Emotional connection: Expressing what words can’t.
- Cultural lineage: Understanding the roots of sound.
AI shortcuts bypass all of this. And in doing so, they risk flattening the rich terrain of human creativity into a sterile landscape of algorithmic mimicry.
Why This Fight Matters
This isn’t just about music. It’s about the future of art, storytelling, and human expression. If we allow machines to dominate creative spaces, we risk turning culture into content — optimized, monetized, and devoid of soul.
We must ask: Do we want a world where art is made by machines, or one where machines help humans make better art?
5 Key Takeaways
- AI-generated music blurs the line between innovation and erosion in the creative arts
- AI-generated music raises questions about copyright, culture, education, and artistic expression
- AI-generated music can replicate style without understanding, simulate emotion without feeling, and bypass effort with a prompt
- AI-generated music sets a dangerous precedent for young creators by potentially leading to a loss of depth, discipline, and joy of creation
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