How do I get my lyrics on Spotify and why does it matter?

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 Why Having Lyrics on Spotify Matters

Benefit

Impact

 Memorability

Fans learn and remember your lyrics faster

 Engagement

Increases listening time and repeat plays

 Shareability

Lyrics appear on IG Stories and more

 Professionalism

Makes your release feel complete

 Searchability

Lyrics can help with discoverability in some apps



 How to Get Your Lyrics on Spotify

  1. Sign up at Musixmatch.com
    • Create an account and verify yourself as the artist
    • You must claim your profile through their artist platform
  2. Get your music distributed first
    • Musixmatch can only process lyrics after your song is live on Spotify
    • Use a distributor (DistroKid, TuneCore, etc.) to release your music
  3. Add and sync your lyrics
    • Once verified, go to your Artist Dashboard on Musixmatch
    • Paste the full lyrics exactly as they appear in your song
    • Use the LyricSync tool to sync the lyrics with the audio timing
  4. Wait for approval
    • Musixmatch will review and push the lyrics to Spotify
    • You’ll typically see the lyrics live within a few days


 Pro Tips

  • Type lyrics clearly—no emojis, hashtags, or punctuation errors
  • Use proper line breaks and spacing
  • Don’t upload incorrect or placeholder lyrics—Spotify can flag your account
  • You can sync lyrics directly from the Musixmatch mobile app while listening to your track


 Don’t Use These Workarounds

  • Don’t expect lyrics to appear just because you added them in your distributor
  • Don’t copy lyrics from fan sites—Spotify checks for originality and accuracy


Lyrics are part of your brand’s voice.
Make sure your audience can see them, share them, and sing along.

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