Spotify Introduces Lyrics to Avert Awkward Moments of Misinterpretation
Breaking the tedious tune-muddle, Spotify is introducing an enticing innovation - live lyrics. No more fumbling over lyrics to "Shake It Off" or questioning Swifties about her Starbucks opinions. With this feature, you can finally individuate the accuracy of those lyrics once and for all.
To make this magical happen, Spotify has teamed up with the music-minded prodigy, Musixmatch. This partnership isn't merely an adoring whisper-it's a harmonious bond that fully integrates live lyrics within the app. Incredibly, both free and premium Spotify users worldwide are eligible to enjoy this groovy feature.
Initially, Spotify started testing live lyrics within the app back in February, albeit only for a select few. With song lyrics ranking top on the most commonly requested features, it's no surprise that on-screen lyrics have remained a prominent yearning.
Before diving into this captivating feature, Spotify had experimented with a lyrics snippet feature powered by the lyric and annotation company Genius. This entertaining feature would often unearth intriguing insights about the song's lyrics and history. Earlier this year, it was predicted that Genius's feature would vanish once the live lyrics ability was launched-and here it is!
Excited about the new feature? Here's how to unlock the magical mystery of live lyrics:
- Open Spotify on your iOS or Android device.
- Navigate to the Now Playing view for a song.
- Swipe up from the bottom to uncover the lyrics-they'll scroll up in real-time, allowing you to read along to your heart's content.
Got a spray of emotions bubbling about a particular line? Not a problem! Simply tap the Share button at the bottom to dispatch the poignant lyrics to your adoring public, just like an aging millennial (me) once did with lines from Taking Back Sunday's "There's No 'I' In Team" for their AIM away message. Sing your feelings, baby!
This lovely feature isn't confined to the mobile realm; it also extends to the Spotify desktop app and the respective TV apps through the same Now Playing menu. You can even access it from your game console, including the PlayStation 4, PS5, and the Xbox One.
However, keep in mind that not all songs may have live lyrics available due to licensing agreements and the accessibility of lyrics data. Spotify depends on partnerships with companies like Musixmatch to provide these lyrics, so the greater the union, the more lyrics you'll have at your fingertips.
Unfortunately, as of now, customization options like adjustable text sizes for better readability aren't available. But who knows? Maybe soon, the karaoke night of your dreams will become a Spotify reality!
- "Why Can’t I Customize the Screen Size on Spotify’s Lyrics Feature?" (n.d.). How-To Geek. Retrieved April 25, 2023, from https://www.howtogeek.com/690482/why-cant-i-customize-the-screen-size-on-spotify-lyrics-feature/
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Live lyrics on Spotify: What you need to know
- Not all songs have live lyrics available due to licensing agreements and the availability of lyrics data.
- Spotify relies on partnerships with companies like Musixmatch to provide these lyrics.
- You can access live lyrics by navigating to the Now Playing view for a song within the Spotify app or web player.
- *Suppose customization options are lacking, like adjustable text sizes for better readability. In that case, it's possible that Spotify may introduce such features in the future.
- "How to Get Spotify's Lyrics to Appear on Your Screen" (n.d.). MacRumors. Retrieved April 25, 2023, from https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/spotify-lyrics/
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How to activate live lyrics in Spotify
- To access live lyrics within the Spotify app, navigate to the Now Playing view for a song.
- Swipe up from the bottom to reveal the lyrics, which will scroll in sync with the music.
- Spotify's partnership with Musixmatch allows the integration of live lyrics within the app for both free and premium users worldwide, elevating the music experience.
- Initially, the live lyrics feature was only tested within the app for a select few, but its popularity grew due to the demand for song lyrics.
- Earlier this year, it was predicted that Spotify would discontinue the lyrics snippet feature powered by Genius once the live lyrics ability was launched.
- Users can access live lyrics by swiping up from the bottom on the Now Playing view for a song, but not all songs may have live lyrics available due to licensing agreements and the availability of lyrics data.
