Solved! How to Fix Spotify Lyrics Not Load?

Part 1. How to Fix "Couldn't load the lyrics" Issue on Spotify?

First of all, Spotify lyrics don’t load is simply because the song doesn’t have lyrics available, and podcasts, audiobooks, and local files do not support lyrics.

• Play another popular song to test if Spotify is showing lyrics at all. If lyrics appear, the app is working fine.
• Try going back to the original song. If you see a message like "You caught us, we're still working on getting lyrics for this one," or "Look like we don't have the lyrics for this song", it clearly means Spotify doesn’t have lyrics for that song yet.
• In this case, you can turn to YouTube for lyrics videos or finding song lyrics with lyrics apps like Musixmatch, Genius, or LyricFind.

Spotify in offline mode could be a possible cause for lyrics not loading. When enabing offline mode, Spotify doesn't fetch real-time lyrics. So turn off offline mode and get the song lyrics back online.

• For Windows & Mac Desktop
• • Open the Spotify app on the computer.
• • One Windows, click the three dots in the top-left corner and file hover over 'File'. On Mac, click "Spotify" in the Apple menu at the top of the screen.
• • If Offline Mode is checked, click it to uncheck and disable it.
• • Wait a few seconds for Spotify to reconnect to the internet. Play a song, the lyrics should now load as normal.

• For iOS & Android
• • Open the Spotify app.
• • Tap gear "Settings" icon at the top right.
• • Scroll to find Playback.
• • Toggle off Offline Mode.
• • Return to your playlist and try playing a Spotify song with lyrics available.

If you can't watch lyrics on Spotify, it could be due to a temporary server-side issue or a known bug Spotify is already working on.

• Check Spotify’s official Twitter (@SpotifyStatus) or Spotify’s status page to see if there’s a known outage or bug related to one you are faced.
• Update the Spotify app to the latest version, bug fixes often come through updates.

A poor internet connection may prevent Spotify from displaying real-time lyrics. Try switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data or restarting your router. For wired connections, check that cables are secure.

Turn off your VPN and restart Spotify to see if lyrics appear. If that doesn’t work, switch to a VPN server, preferably one located in a country where Spotify lyrics are fully supported (like the US, UK, or Germany).

Sometimes Spotify lyrics fail to display because your session gets bugged or stuck in a glitch. A simple log-out can refresh things and fix minor syncing issues.

• Go to Settings in the Spotify app.
• Scroll down and tap Log Out.
• Close the app completely, reopen it, and log back in with your account.

If Spotify’s lyrics no longer show up, a quick app restart can clear temporary bugs or memory issues causing the problem.

• Fully close the Spotify app (swipe it away or force close it).
• Reopen the app and try playing a song again to see if the lyrics appear.

Outdated app versions can cause Spotify lyrics to break or disappear. So update the Spotify application to the latest version can get back the features to work.

• iPhone or iPad: Open the App Store > Tap your Apple ID > Scroll to "UPCOMING AUTOMATIC UPDATES" > Tap Update next to Spotify if available.
• Android: Open Play Store > Tap your user icon > Select Manage apps & device > Tap Updates available > Find Spotify and tap Update.
• Mac or PC: Click your username in the top-right corner > Select Update Available > Click Restart Now to update Spotify.

Corrupted or overloaded cache data can stop you from viewing lyrics in Spotify properly. Clearing it gives the app a clean slate to work with.

• On Windows, Tap the profile picture > Select Settings & Privacy > Tap Storage > Tap Clear cache > Confirm by tapping Clear cache again.

• On Mac, Open Finder > Click Go > Select Go to Folder > Enter: ~/Library/Application Support/Spotify/PersistentCache/Storage.

• On iPhone, Tap the profile picture > Select Settings & Privacy > Tap Storage > Tap Clear cache > Confirm the action.

• On Android, Tap your profile picture > Select Settings & Privacy > Tap Data-saving and offline > Tap Clear next to "Clear cache" > Confirm by tapping Clear cache.

If nothing else works, your Spotify app might be corrupted or bugged beyond a quick fix. Reinstalling gives you a fresh start and can fix persistent lyrics not loading issues. The following steps are to uninstall the Spotify app. And you can later download the latest version of Spotify from the official website.

• For Windows, Click Start > Select Settings > Click Apps > Find Spotify > Click Uninstall > Confirm.
• For Mac, Open Finder > Click Applications > Drag Spotify to Trash > Right-click Trash > Select Empty Trash > Enter admin credentials if prompted.
• For iOS, Long-press Spotify icon > Tap Remove App or the X > Confirm deletion > Wait for uninstallation.
• For Android, Open Play Store > Tap the three lines > Select My apps & games > Find Spotify > Tap Uninstall > Follow prompts.
• For Smart TV, Navigate to Settings > Select Apps > Find Spotify > Tap Uninstall/Delete > Confirm uninstallation.

If Spotify doesn’t show lyrics for a song, they simply might not be available on the platform yet. Spotify gets most of its lyrics from Musixmatch.

• Musixmatch: One of the largest lyric databases, available as an app and integrates directly with Spotify for real-time synced lyrics in many cases.
• LyricFind: A licensed lyrics provider that can be used through their website or third-party apps.
• Genius: Offers lyrics for almost any song, often with detailed annotations and song meanings.

If none of the above solutions work, the issue might be more complex, and contacting Spotify Support can help resolve it. Providing details about your device, song, and network will allow support to troubleshoot faster.

Part 2. How to Extract Synced Lyrics (LRC file) from Spotify?

It's a bit of a letdown that Spotify lyrics don’t carry over after downloading. However, there is a way to enjoy Spotify songs offline with lyrics perfectly synced. With Sidify Music Converter, you can download Spotify songs along with synced lyrics, even without a Premium account.

This desktop program specializes in downloading and converting Spotify music to MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, and ALAC. It also features to download Spotify song and its lyrics . If previously selected to include the lyrics in Settings, Sidify Music Converter will download the Spotify tracks as well as the song lyrics in the format of text or LRC. The output LRC files work with many music players, including MusicBee, foobar2000, WMP, iTunes, etc. So when played on compatible music players, the lyrics will appear in real-time.

Part 3. Frequently Asked Questions about Spotify Lyrics

1. Are lyrics available for all Spotify users?

Yes, Spotify song lyrics are open to both free and Premium users.

2. Is there a limit to the lyrics I can view on Spotify?

In September 2023, Spotify briefly limited free users to just 3 songs per month that left many users unhappy. In response, Spotify expanded the monthly limit, and by late May 2024, Spotify removed the cap entirely. Song lyrics feature on Spotify is free again for everyone without limits.

3. Can I add my own lyrics to Spotify?

Right now, Spotify doesn't let users add their own lyrics. Instead, they get lyrics from partners like Musixmatch. If you're an artist and want your lyrics on Spotify, you'll need to work with Musixmatch to make that happen.

4. How do I fix lyrics being unsynced on TV?

Some suggestions from Reddit users:

#1.Sync Your TV’s Clock: Go to your TV's time/date settings and match it exactly to your phone’s time (enable seconds if possible).

#2.Quick Reset Trick: If you can’t adjust seconds, manually change the time zone (e.g., switch and revert) or restart your TV.

#3.Small Rewind: Pause and rewind the song 5–10 seconds. This often resyncs lyrics without full restart.

#4.Update and Retry: Update Spotify and your TV’s software, then restart both.

5. Why do lyrics sometimes not sync with the song?

Lyrics sync issues can occur due to glitches, slow internet connections, or if the song has a complex arrangement that the automated system can't properly track. Restarting the app or clearing the cache may help resolve this.

6. Can I change the language of lyrics on Spotify?

No, you can’t. Spotify gets lyrics directly from artists via Musixmatch, and there’s no built-in way to translate or switch lyrics languages.

#Workaround: Change Spotify app language to English (Spotify Profile >Settings > Language > Change to English > Restart to Apply Change), lyrics for songs may display in originally uploaded language.