How to get your lyrics on Spotify, Instagram and other social media.

Lyrics are more than just words – they are emotion, attitude and a tool for recognition.
Whether on Spotify, Instagram or TikTok – lyrics create moments where fans not only listen, but also feel, sing along and share.
But how do you get your lyrics onto Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok or Instagram – and how do you upload and sync them correctly? Learn how to make your lyrics visible and why this is critical to your artist brand.

Why lyrics are so important for artists

Today, lyrics are a central part of your musical identity. They don’t just make songs more understandable, but also shareable – i.e. in Stories, clips or TikTok sounds.
Fans use lyrics to empathise with (“that’s exactly how I feel”) – while they use platforms to better categorise, tag, and algorithmically recommend your song.

Quite simply, if you make lyrics visible, you increase your reach and strengthen your brand.

Spotify: how to get your lyrics into the app

If you want to add lyrics to Spotify, use Musixmatch – the official partner for lyrics. Spotify displays lyrics in real time with the so-called lyrics mode, which you can activate when playing. These lyrics come from Musixmatch – an official Spotify partner.

How to upload:

1. First, you need to create a Musixmatch account. You will then need to register as an Artist or Management and apply for Verified Artist status.
2. Now you can upload your lyrics. After verification (which can take up to 48 hours), you can manually add your lyrics. Please note:
   • Ensure correct spelling and line breaks.
   • Do not use abbreviations or emojis.
   • Have a clear structure (verses, chorus, bridge).
3. Next, activate synchronisation. Use the Musixmatch Studio Tool to synchronise your lyrics with the song in real time. Once you’ve done this, the lines will appear exactly in time to the music – like a karaoke mode.
4. Now you have to wait for approval.
   After being checked by Musixmatch (usually within a few days), your lyrics will automatically be visible on Spotify, Apple Music, Instagram and other partner services.

This guide enables you to easily display lyrics on Spotify, step by step using the Musixmatch tool. If you already distribute your music via recordJet, you can link your music to lyrics retrospectively without needing to release it again.

Instagram, TikTok & more: lyrics in Stories and Reels

You’ve probably seen artists and fans incorporating lyrics directly into their Instagram Stories or Reels. You do not need an additional app to make lyrics visible on TikTok or Instagram Stories – Musixmatch automatically takes care of this, too.
Musixmatch plays the central role here as well: the lyrics you upload to Musixmatch are automatically fed into Instagram’s lyric sticker function.

This allows users to select your song, click on lyric lines and create Stories from them – a great opportunity for viral fan marketing. Perfect for lyrics promotion or music marketing on social media.

TikTok is similar: once your song is available in the TikTok catalogue (for example, thanks to us at recordJet), you can add lyrics via Musixmatch, which then appear in clips or subtitles.

Apple Music: the other big player for lyrics

Apple Music also works with Musixmatch. You can also use Musixmatch if you want to publish your lyrics to Apple Music, using the same song data (ISRC).
Here, lyrics appear either as static text or as time-synchronised lines – similar to Spotify.

It’s worth remembering that as soon as you upload your lyrics to Musixmatch and link them to the correct ISRC (the unique song ID), they will automatically appear on Apple Music – no need to do it twice. This saves time and ensures a uniform appearance across all streaming platforms.

Important tips for visible lyrics:

• Write cleanly: grammar, punctuation and structure are crucial.
• Use the official song title: not doing so leads to categorisation errors.
• No ‘creative edits’: Spotify etc. only accept the original lyrics – no remixes or meme versions.
• Synchronise accurately: a lag of even a millisecond can interfere with the flow.
• Update regularly: if you subsequently change lyrics (e.g. a new version or remix), also adjust them in Musixmatch.

Tips for visible lyrics on Spotify, TikTok and other social media.

This checklist will help you upload lyrics correctly and avoid synchronisation errors. Lyrics are not just a feature – they are a kind of content. Here’s how you use them creatively:

• Visual lyrics: create short clips with lyric lines from your song for Instagram or TikTok.
• Behind the lyrics: talk in a post about what a particular line means to you.
• Lyric posts: use Canva or CapCut to turn your lyrics into aesthetic text graphics.
• Fan engagement: ask your community which line from your song they connect with the most.

This creates connection – and transforms words into emotions.

In summary: your lyrics belong on every platform

Today, lyrics are an essential part of your artist presence online.
Whether on Spotify, Instagram or TikTok – they make your music visible, shareable and yes, they turn it into a real experience.

With Musixmatch, you can publish your lyrics to Spotify, Apple Music, TikTok and Instagram – easily and for free. Your lyrics will then be visible everywhere and your reach as an artist will increase.

Ultimately, your lyrics are your voice – and you can really get them out there.