Why are My Spotify Lyrics Missing and How to Fix Them

Have you ever encountered a situation where your Spotify lyrics are missing? This can be frustrating, especially if you enjoy following along with the words while listening to your favorite songs. In this article, we’ll explore why your Spotify lyrics might be missing and provide solutions to fix this issue. We will also discuss how to get Spotify lyrics on different devices and how to use the Musixmatch app to enhance your Spotify experience.

Common Reasons Spotify Lyrics Are Missing

There are several reasons why your Spotify lyrics may not be visible. Here are the most common ones:

1. Lyrics Availability

Not all songs have synced lyrics. This is often due to the absence of synced lyrics provided by music labels or third-party services like Musixmatch. If the lyrics are not available from these sources, they will not be displayed in Spotify.

2. Outdated App Version

Your Spotify app may not support the lyrics feature if you have an outdated version. Updating the app to the latest version can often resolve this issue.

3. Region

Lyrics availability can vary by region. If you are outside the regions where your songs have synced lyrics, you may not see them.

4. Unsupported Device

Some devices may not support lyrics display. This could be due to technical limitations or because the device does not have the necessary features to show lyrics.

Solution: Using Musixmatch for Lyrics

If you encounter issues with Spotify lyrics, you can use the Musixmatch app to access lyrics for your songs. Musixmatch was a former partner of Spotify and provided a reliable lyric system. Here’s how to use Musixmatch to get lyrics on various devices:

How to Get Spotify Lyrics on PC

Download and install the Musixmatch app from the Windows Store.

Locate the Musixmatch app in the All Apps area of the Start menu and open it.

Launch Spotify and start playing a song. After a few seconds, the lyrics should appear in the Musixmatch window.

How to Get Spotify Lyrics on Mac

Download and install the Musixmatch app from the Musixmatch download page.

Find the Musixmatch app in the Applications folder and open it.

Open Spotify and choose a track to play. After a few seconds, the Musixmatch will detect the song and display the lyrics in the Musixmatch window.

How to Get Spotify Lyrics on iPhone or Android

Launch Spotify on your iPhone or Android device and start listening to music.

Tap the Now Playing bar at the bottom of the screen.

View the song lyrics and their story.

Swipe between the lyrics and cover art views.

A Personal Observation: Account-Specific Issue

Recently, a reader reported a peculiar issue where their Spotify account had no lyrics visibility, but switching to another email account on the same device resolved the problem. It is possible that this may be an issue with the specific account and not the device. If you experience similar issues, switching to a different account might be worth a try.

Another reader noted that this issue was not device-specific, but rather dependent on the email used. This suggests that the problem might be related to the account settings or a bug that affects specific accounts.

Ensuring Lyrics Display Is Enabled

To further ensure that lyrics display is enabled in Spotify, follow these steps:

If you have an outdated app version, update it to the latest version. Clear your cache and storage in the Spotify app settings. Sign out of your Spotify account and sign back in. Check your account’s region settings to ensure you are in the correct region for lyrics display.

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve any issues with missing lyrics in Spotify and enjoy your music more fully.

Conclusion

If you are experiencing missing or non-working lyrics in Spotify, don’t worry; there are solutions available. Using Musixmatch or ensuring your app and account settings are correct can help you enjoy your music with lyrics again. If the problem persists, check the availability of lyrics for your songs, as some songs may not have synced lyrics.