Everything you need to know about the new lyrics feature for Spotify global users

Leading digital music streaming platform Spotify introduces global users with a brand-new feature. It is a brilliant lyrics feature that will help you sing your favorite songs more accurately in real-time. Though it was already available in selected countries, it is now accessible for users all over the world.

Spotify is the biggest digital music streaming service in the world right now. It has a collection of over 70 million tracks from artists of all scales. The company has now announced on November 18th that it will avail real-time lyrics feature to its global users. The service was previously accessible for a limited selection of countries.

The feature will be available for both free and premium users and can be accessed on mobile devices through Android and iOS. If you are a PC user, you can access it through your web player, game console, and other platforms. While most Spotify users are praising the move, some are still debating whether it will be useful at all. Let’s talk about the new lyrics feature on Spotify in detail:

What is the new lyrics feature on Spotify?

This is not a totally new feature that Spotify has introduced. It was previously available for only a limited number of countries including the US. The company has now launched the feature for its global users, both premium and free. The lyrics are provided by Musixmatch that had been supplying lyrics for the platform since last year. They also work with Apple Music and other apps like Instagram and Shazam for lyrics.

When you are listening to a song, you can use this feature to see the lyrics and sing along with your favorite song. The lyrics appear on the screen and go along with the track.

How to use it?

Using the new feature is extremely easy. When you are listening to a song go to the full ‘now playing’ view. Next, you have to scroll down to the bottom of the page. If the real-time lyrics are available for the track there will be a lyrics option. You just have to click on the mic icon to access them. Though the process is a bit different depending on the device you are using, but the main concept is the same. Here’s how to access the lyrics on different devices:

Spotify mobile app

     • First, click on the ‘now playing view’ on the song you are listening to.

     • Swipe up from the bottom of the screen.

     • Now, you will see the real-time lyrics of the song and it will scroll automatically as the song progresses.

Spotify desktop app/web player

     • Go to the ‘now playing’ option.

     • Scroll down and click on the mic icon while the track is playing.

     • The lyrics will appear on the screen.

Spotify TV app

     • Click on the ‘now playing view’ on the song you are listening to.

     • Go to the right corner and click on the lyrics button and enable the lyrics option.

     • Now, you will be able to see the lyrics in the ‘now playing’ view.

Does the new feature bring any change to Spotify?

The new lyrics feature is said to be the game-changer for the platform. Lyrics are very important for both the listeners and the artists. When it was released for a limited number of users in selected countries the whole world was hoping to get their hands on it. Now they are happy to finally experience it for themselves. It is really a brilliant move by Spotify and it increases their popularity even more.

When you are listening to a song there are always possibilities that you misheard the lyrics and you don’t even realize that you are singing the wrong lyrics. You are not able to experience the true essence of the creation of the artist.

     • Spotify users can now let go of themselves and sing along with their favorite artists without worrying about singing the wrong lyrics.

     • The lyrics are available in multiple languages. The language barrier will no longer hold you back from singing your favorite song loud.

     • When the listeners are able to sing the song they like they feel more attached to it and come back to it again and again. So, new artists have a great opportunity to boost their plays and attract more audiences by adding lyrics to their songs.

Spotify is always trying to make improvements keeping the interest of both the artists and listeners in mind. The lyrics feature has become popular within days and looks like it will be one of the most revolutionary changes that Spotify has ever brought.