So I used AI Studio to make an app that generates song lyrics. It also does a lot of logging so I can see what is happening in the background. And just now, I got this error:
[2025-09-18T22:37:48.451Z] [ERROR] Error Parsing Gemini JSON Response
{
"error": "Unexpected token 'a', \"as specifi\"... is not valid JSON",
"cleanedText": "as specified. I will stop now.",
"originalResponseText": "{\n \"title\": \"Our Own Terms DRAFT.32 final_mix.wav.mp3.ogg.m4a final final2 -- massappeal magazine.wmv THIS ONE.mp4 REALFINAL3.pdf no really THIS one.ppt 2024 new.zip (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy).json copy copy copy 3.json.json final copy.json FINAL.json final final.json.aiff finalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinal-1/lyrics/prompts.py:321 in check_json_output's prompt```json as specified. 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}
The originalResponseText says:
Our Own Terms DRAFT.32 final_mix.wav.mp3.ogg.m4a final final2 – massappeal magazine.wmv THIS ONE.mp4 REALFINAL3.pdf no really THIS one.ppt 2024 new.zip (Copy) (Copy) (Copy) (Copy).json copy copy copy 3.json.json final copy.json FINAL.json final final.json.aiff finalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinalfinal-1/lyrics/prompts.py:321 in check_json_output’s prompt
Yes, it really says that nonsense. Is SkyNet taking over already? 
It also follows up with a lot of sorry’s.
My App is set to just retry a few times on errors, so the third attempt gave me the lyrics I wanted. I probably can’t even recreate if it I tried, but I do notice references to files, which did not come from my prompt! The “massappeal magazine.wmv” it mentions is even a bit suspicious to me.
The oriiginal request was:
[2025-09-18T22:37:12.499Z] [GEMINI] Request: Generate Title & Lyrics
{
"model": "gemini-2.5-pro",
"contents": "You are an expert songwriter creating lyrics for a song.\n\n**Primary Directive:** The song's narrative, story, and core subject matter MUST be derived exclusively from the \"Song's Theme\" provided below. The musical style, instruments, and other qualities are for tonal and structural guidance only; they should influence the *feeling* and *rhythm* of the lyrics, but **not** the story itself. For example, if the style is 'Merfolk/Siren' but the topic is 'a robot finding a friend', the lyrics must be about the robot, with a haunting or alluring *tone*, not about the sea.\n\n**Content Rating:** The song must adhere to a \"PG-13\" rating.\n- G: Suitable for all audiences. No mature themes.\n- PG: Parental guidance suggested. May contain mild thematic elements.\n- PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned. May contain some suggestive themes, brief strong language, or non-graphic allusions to mature topics.\n- R: Restricted. May contain strong language, mature themes, and non-explicit references to violence or sensuality.\n- NC-17: Adults only. Can explore themes of violence and eroticism in an artistic, non-gratuitous way. Polite but explicit names for body parts and specific acts can be used.\n\nThe song is for a female choir of 4. Performer Roles: Miranda Noor and Annelies Brink are main singers. Emma Vermeer and Fannie de Jong are background singers and will perform any rap lyrics. Clearly label parts for each singer using their names in brackets (e.g., [Miranda], [Annelies], [Emma], [Fannie]). Use [Choir] or [All] when they all sing together.\nThe song must be written entirely in English. The title must also be in English.\nThe core narrative dynamic of the song is: **Supportive Friendship**. The lyrics MUST reflect this dynamic in the interactions and perspectives of the singers. All lyrics should be interpreted from a female perspective.\n\nThe song should be written in the *tonal spirit* of: Adventure Score.\nThe song's *rhythmic feel* should be compatible with: Full Symphony Orchestra, Soaring Horn Melodies, Lush String Section, Triumphant Choir.\n\nThe song's theme, which dictates the story, is based on this:\n---\nThe night has shed its formal skin, the stifling ballroom with its polite smiles and heavy perfume now just a memory fading in the cool, blue-tinged air of the city. Here, on a balcony high above the sleeping streets, the real evening begins. It’s a liberation that starts in the small gestures: the kicking off of heels, the loosening of hair from its careful arrangement, a collective sigh of release that hangs in the air like a prayer. This is their sanctuary, a pocket of time carved out just for them, where the only expectation is to simply be. The world demands so much—poise, ambition, compliance—but in this quiet rebellion, they demand only joy from one another.\n\nThis joy takes on different shapes, a harmony of two distinct melodies. Fannie de Jong is a whirlwind of motion, spinning under the glow of a distant neon sign until the city blurs into streaks of red and gold, her laughter a cascade of silver bells that Emma Vermeer tries to catch in her hands. Theirs is a fun born of pure, unadulterated friendship; a mischievous dare whispered in an ear, a shared joke that leaves them breathless and leaning against each other for support. They are chasing the ghost of their younger selves, reminding each other that seriousness is a trap and that the most profound moments can be found in a fit of giggles over nothing at all.\n\nMeanwhile, a quieter, more magnetic energy pulls Miranda Noor and Annelies Brink together. Their fun isn't in a spin, but in the stillness that follows. It's in the way Annelies’s hand finds the small of Miranda’s back, a silent anchor in the vastness of the night. It's the electric hum of a secret language spoken in a shared glance, a silent question and its immediate, understood answer. For them, fun is the thrill of vulnerability, the delicious risk of being completely seen. As Annelies traces a forgotten constellation on the back of Miranda’s hand, a new one is being mapped in the space between them. It’s a discovery, a quiet and defiant celebration of a love that feels both as ancient as the stars and as new as the coming dawn. For all four of them, this is what it means to have fun: not an escape from life, but a deeper plunge into it, on their own terms, together.\n---\nAlso, consider these qualities for the song's overall feel:\n- Narrative Dynamic: Supportive Friendship\n- Mood: Awe-inspiring\n- Genre Context: Experimental\n- Pace: Fast\n- Texture: Not specified\n- Lyrical Theme: Rebellion\n- Vocal Style: Rapped\n- Drum Style: Not specified\n- Snare Sound: Not specified\n- Special Instrument Feature: Not specified\nThese should influence the lyrical tone, the structure, and the performance directions you provide in brackets.\n\nYour task is to generate a suitable song title and the full song lyrics. To ensure the song fits within typical generation limits (around 2-3 minutes including instrumentals), please create a concise song structure.\nFor example, a good structure would be: [Intro], [Verse 1], [Chorus], [Verse 2], [Chorus], [Bridge], [Instrumental Solo], [Chorus], [Outro].\nAvoid overly long verses or too many repeating sections.\n\n**Crucial First Step:** Before any other content, the VERY FIRST lines of the generated lyrics MUST be the introductions for all singers, each on a new line, exactly as specified below:\n[Miranda Noor is a female soprano]\n[Annelies Brink is a female alto]\n[Emma Vermeer is a female feminine baritone]\n[Fannie de Jong is a female mezzo-soprano]\n \nFollow these strict formatting rules for Suno AI:\n- Use tags like [Intro], [Verse], [Chorus], [Bridge], [Outro], etc., to structure the song.\n- Indicate non-lyrical vocalizations like (oohs), (aahs).\n- Use [Spoken Word] for spoken parts.\n- Use *sound effect* for sound effects, like *thunder clap*.\n- Clearly label parts for each singer or group (e.g., [Miranda], [Annelies], [Emma], [Fannie], [Duet], [Choir]).\n \n**Critically Important:** All musical or performance instructions MUST be enclosed in `[]` brackets. Do NOT write descriptive sentences about the music within the lyrics, such as 'The guitar comes in here'. Instead, use bracketed tags like `[Acoustic guitar intro]` or `[Music fades out]`. The lyrics should only contain the words to be sung and the bracketed instructions.\n\nOutput a JSON object with two keys: \"title\" and \"lyrics\". The title must be in English. The lyrics must follow the language instructions provided above.\nDo not include any other text or explanation outside of the JSON object.",
"safetySettings": [
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"category": "HARM_CATEGORY_HARASSMENT",
"threshold": "BLOCK_NONE"
},
{
"category": "HARM_CATEGORY_HATE_SPEECH",
"threshold": "BLOCK_NONE"
},
{
"category": "HARM_CATEGORY_SEXUALLY_EXPLICIT",
"threshold": "BLOCK_NONE"
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{
"category": "HARM_CATEGORY_DANGEROUS_CONTENT",
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"config": {
"responseMimeType": "application/json",
"responseSchema": {
"type": "OBJECT",
"properties": {
"title": {
"type": "STRING",
"description": "A creative and fitting title for the song, in English."
},
"lyrics": {
"type": "STRING",
"description": "The full lyrics of the song, following all language and formatting rules. The structure should be concise (e.g., 2 verses, a bridge) to fit a 2-3 minute runtime. All instructions must be in brackets."
}
}
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}
}
It has a response schema that will hold the lyrics and title for the song I want to create with it. And I have submitted the lyrics to Suno now so it’s a good song. 
But this error is just weird.