Would you like to display the lyrics of your favorite songs on YouTube Music, but don’t know how? Don’t panic, let’s find out together how to access lyrics on the app, and why some songs don’t have them.
Add lyrics to YouTube Music
To add lyrics to YouTube Music, you need to use a dedicated platform like Musixmatch. This service synchronizes lyrics with your songs and makes them available to users.
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Here’s how it works:
- First, create a free account on Musixmatch.
If you are already registered, simply log in. Next, you need to register as a verified artist. This step is important to ensure that you are the author or legal representative of the song.
- Once your account has been validated, you can add the lyrics.
These must be in .lrc or .txt format, files specially designed to integrate synchronized text. Please note: lyrics must respect copyright. Make sure you have the necessary authorization before publishing them, as copying lyrics without permission can result in penalties.
- Finally, to manage and synchronize your lyrics more easily, download the Musixmatch application to your phone or computer.
She’ll guide you through the final steps to get everything ready to appear on YouTube Music.
Display lyrics on YouTube Music
Now that we’ve seen how to add lyrics to your tracks, it’s time to take advantage of this feature directly within the application. YouTube Music offers several ways to display lyrics while listening to your favorite tracks. Let’s take a look at how to access these options and personalize your music experience.
Classic lyrics display
Displaying lyrics on YouTube Music is easy. If you’re using the application on your mobile, start by launching a song. Then press the Lyrics tab at the bottom of the screen. On the computer, it’s just as simple: click on the lyrics icon while a song is playing. This will open a window displaying the lyrics.
Finally, for those who like to think big, it’s possible to display the lyrics on a TV screen. This option is ideal for singing along with family and friends, even if it’s not yet available on all devices. A feature to keep an eye on if you’re a karaoke fan!
Real-time lyrics display
YouTube Music is starting to roll out real-time lyrics to selected users. If you’re using version 5.51.50 (or higher) of the app on Android, you may already have access to this. This new feature makes it possible to follow the lyrics of a song directly while listening.
Operation is quite simple. Lyrics are displayed in a clear, easy-to-read format, with a twist: the line currently being read is bolded. This helps to keep you effortlessly in sync with the music. It should be noted, however, that lyrics do not scroll automatically. They remain static on the screen, which means you’ll have to scroll them manually if necessary.
Even if it’s not perfect yet, this feature is a good start for those who like to sing along or follow the lyrics in rhythm. Keep an eye out for future updates, as YouTube Music may yet improve this experience.
FAQ
Yes, YouTube Music displays lyrics for many songs, but this depends on their availability. If lyrics are provided by labels or artists, they appear in the interface by clicking on the “Lyrics” icon during playback.
If lyrics are not available, this means that the artist or label has not provided this information. Unfortunately, users cannot manually add lyrics to the YouTube Music application. You can, however, search for lyrics on external sites or use other third-party applications to display them.
No, YouTube Music doesn’t yet offer a feature that allows lyrics to be synchronized with music in a dynamic way, as on some other platforms. Lyrics are displayed as static text.
Lyrics on YouTube Music are provided by third-party partners, such as LyricFind or Musixmatch. Errors may occur if the information shared is not up to date or contains inaccuracies.
Yes, you can use third-party applications like Musixmatch, which synchronizes the lyrics with your music, or consult specialized websites like Genius to read the lyrics manually.
To check, open the song in YouTube Music and look for the “Lyrics” option in the playback interface. If this option is missing, lyrics are not available for this track.
Lyrics are generally displayed in the language of the song, but their availability may vary depending on the language and popularity of the track. Lesser-known songs or songs in rare languages may not have lyrics available.
To report an error, you can contact YouTube support or use the in-app feedback options. However, corrections depend on lyrics providers, so update times may vary.
