If you open up the Spotify app on your iPhone or Android, you can test the feature by simply heading to the Search tab and typing the lyrics you want to find into the search bar at the top of the. Musixmatch is the top app for lyrics for a good reason. When you download the app, all you have to do is add the Musixmatch widget to your Notifications Center. Here’s how to use Musixmatch to see lyrics while you’re listening to music. Download Musixmatch from the App Store.
Your lyrics are the heart and soul of your music, they’re essential for creating a personal connection with your fans.
That’s why making your lyrics accessible to fans is so important, especially on platforms where people listen most–like Spotify.
But what’s the best way to get your lyrics up?
In this article, we’ll show you everything there’s to know about how to get lyrics on Spotify.
Let’s get started!
Step 1: Get your music on Spotify
It may seem obvious, but you can’t get your lyrics on Spotify if your recordings aren’t up first.
You can’t get your lyrics on Spotify if your recordings aren’t up first.
To get your tracks on Spotify you need to work with a digital distributor.
Digital distributors send your tracks to all the major streaming providers, they’re your bridge to Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon Music and beyond.
Picking the right distributor can be tricky, luckily we’ve broken down how the major distributors stack up in past articles.
There’s a lot to learn but when it comes to getting your music and lyrics on Spotify, LANDR Distribution is your simplest choice for the best value.
Step 2: Enter your lyrics on a music catalog platform
Great! Your tracks are up on Spotify and you’re hopefully receiving some revenue for your streams.
Now it’s time to connect with your fans even more by getting your lyrics up on the platform.
To do that you need to sign up with a music cataloging service like Genius or Musixmatch.
Sign up with a music cataloging service like Genius or Musixmatch.
How to get lyrics on Spotify with Genius
For a long time, Genius has been the industry go-to for getting your lyrics up on streaming platforms like Spotify.
It serves as an incredible encyclopedia of lyrics for millions of artists, and the best part is you and your fans can annotate and lyric to explain and give context to their meaning.
To put your lyrics in Genius’ catalog you need to register an account and then create each album with the lyrics for each song.
You’ll also have to link your Genius account to your Spotify for Artists account.
Once your lyrics are in Genius it will take several days for your lyrics to show up in Spotify.
Once your lyrics are in Genius it will take several days for your lyrics to show up in Spotify.
When your lyrics go live, there will be a link in your Spotify lyrics page the Genius page where your lyrics, annotations and song facts will exist.
Genius is a great option, but its main disadvantage is that it doesn’t have the ability to time lyrics with your track and it won’t integrate directly with your music distributor.
How to get lyrics on Spotify with Musixmatch
Musixmatch is a newer platform that offers some added functionality that Genius doesn’t have, it’s the industry leader for sharing lyrics with audiences.
Its main feature is that it’s integrated with music distribution providers, which makes lyric delivery to Spotify and other streaming platforms faster.
The other benefit is that you can time the lyrics to your music, so they show up in the app as they’re sung.
Time the lyrics to your music, so they show up in the app as they’re sung.
Musixmatch also generates a sticker you can use in your Instagram stories that links to your lyrics page.
To get your lyrics on Musixmatch you’ll have to create an account and verify your profile
Step 3: Get verified
Getting verified on Spotify is a best practice for making your Spotify artist page the best it can be.
It also helps to get verified on whichever music lyric catalog you choose to use since it will help your lyrics get delivered quicker.
To get verified on Musixmatch follow you’ll have to fill in a type form on their website.
Genius also has a similar process. Once you create your account, you’ll have to fill out a form and you’ll receive your verification once it’s reviewed.
Know it, you’re a poet
Your lyrics are important to your fans. They want to know what you’re singing about so they can connect with you.
By listing your lyrics on Spotify you make your lyrics that much more accessible.
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So once your music is online, sign up with a catalog and get your lyrics up!
To see lyrics, here's what you need
- The latest versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, iTunes for Windows, or tvOS; or the latest version of the Apple Music app on your Android device
- An internet connection
Lyrics aren’t available for all songs. Explicit lyrics and lyrics search isn’t available in all countries or regions.
How to see lyrics on your iPhone, iPod touch, or Android device
- Open the Apple Music app and play a song from the Apple Music catalog.
- At the bottom of the screen, tap the song that's playing.
- If lyrics are available, they'll automatically appear on your screen. If they don't, tap Lyrics in the lower-left corner of your screen.
From here, each verse appears in time with the music so you can follow along as you listen.
- To jump to a certain verse, scroll and tap any line.
- To see the full lyrics, go to the upper-right corner of your screen. On your iPhone or iPod touch, tap More . On your Android device, tap More . Then tap View Full Lyrics.
- To turn off Lyrics, tap Lyrics in the lower-left corner of your screen.
How to see lyrics on your iPad
- Open the Apple Music app and play a song from the Apple Music catalog.
- At the bottom of the screen, tap the song that's playing.
- If lyrics are available, they'll automatically appear on your screen. If they don't, tap Lyrics in the lower-right corner of your screen.
From here, each verse appears in time with the music so you can follow along as you listen.
- To jump to a certain verse, scroll and tap any line.
- To see the full lyrics, tap More on the left side of your screen, then tap View Full Lyrics.
- To turn off Lyrics, tap Lyrics in the lower-right corner of your screen.
How to see lyrics on your Apple TV
Open the Apple Music app and play a song from the Apple Music catalog.
If available, each verse will automatically appear in time with the music so you can follow along as you listen.
- To jump to a certain verse or see where you are in the song, swipe up or down on the Touch surface of your Apple TV Remote.
- To turn lyrics off, press the Menu button on your Apple TV Remote, then select Lyrics in the upper-right corner of the screen.
- To turn lyrics back on, press the Menu button on your Apple TV Remote, select Lyrics in the upper-right corner of the screen, then wait a few seconds for lyrics to appear on your screen.
- To see the full lyrics for a song, press the Menu button on your Apple TV Remote, select More at the top of your screen, then choose View Full Lyrics.
How to see lyrics on your Mac
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- Open the Apple Music app and play a song from the Apple Music catalog.
- In the upper-right corner, click Lyrics .
If available, each verse appears in time with the music so you can follow along as you listen.
- To jump to a certain verse, scroll and click any line.
- To see the lyrics in full screen, go to the menu bar and choose Window > Full Screen Player.
- To turn lyrics off, click Lyrics in the upper-right corner of your screen.
- To see the full lyrics for a song, select More to the right of the song, click Get Info, then click the Lyrics tab.
How to see lyrics on your PC
- Open iTunes for Windows and play a song.
- At the top of the window, click Up Next .
- Click Lyrics to see the full lyrics for that song.
If you don't see lyrics
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- If you have explicit content turned off for your device, you might not see explicit lyrics. Learn how to turn explicit content on or off with Screen Time on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or with Screen Time on your Mac. You can also turn restrictions on or off for your Apple TV or Android device.
- If you can't select Lyrics for a song, then lyrics might not be available. If lyrics are wrong or not available for a song, you can send Apple Music feedback by going to https://www.apple.com/feedback/apple-music.html.
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Apple Music availability might vary by country or region. Learn what's available in your country or region.