Alignment troubleshooting

Sometimes the word‑by‑word alignment looks “off.” That’s normal: lyrics are poetic, and line breaks can distort structure. Here’s a quick recovery routine.

Common “wrong” signals: missing negation, a pronoun that seems to vanish, or an idiom split into separate words.

Quick checklist

• Check for contractions (dropped letters or merged words).
• Look for phrases (idioms or fixed expressions that shouldn’t be split).
• Scan the English for negative or tense cues that might be “hidden” in the source line.
• Try a reroll if the alignment feels structurally inconsistent.

What to do next

• If it’s an idiom, switch to phrase view or treat the phrase as a unit.
• If negation is missing, look for markers like pas/plus/jamais.
• If it still looks wrong, reroll and compare.

A useful mindset

Alignment is a compass, not a judge. If a line is poetic, use the alignment for structure and the translation for meaning. That combination beats either one alone.

Try one chorus in 10alect and run this checklist on any “off” line. For a broader routine, use the 20‑minute method.

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