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
- Sign up at Musixmatch.com
- Create an account and verify yourself as the artist
- You must claim your profile through their artist platform
- 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
- 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
- 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.