How to add LYRICS with DistroKid (Plain and Synced)

How to add LYRICS to your songs released with DistroKid, using the plain lyrics (Musician) and synced lyrics (Musician Plus) plans on DistroKid.
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[@ElektroHaus]

Another great, straight ahead tutorial, and I love the song as well, cheers 🍻

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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[@AyinarOfficial]

I appreciate the explaining of meta-data with lyrics.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

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[@WORTHOOO]

BRO THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO I WAS WONDERING HOW TO MAKE CLEAN SYNCED LYRICS AND YOUR VIDEO HAS TRULY HELPED

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@skaterboi65]

Perfect video thanks!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@edzielinski]

This is a pretty cool feature. Thanks for the excellent tutorial Pete!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Cheers Ed Zed. Appreciate your support as always.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Cheers Ed.

[@CristoVisionOfficial]

Thanks Pete I don’t currently have any lyrics on my releases cus they are instrumentals but when I finally record some vocals now I know what to do.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nice one my friend. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@oramos5886]

Thanks for the info dude. You rock!!!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍 Http://studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@AdamBurseMusic]

Great video Pete, thanks for sharing man 😀🤘🎵🔥🔥🔥

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Cheers Adam.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks Adam

[@mikelowry9014]

Love you bro‼️‼️ Best content

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Thanks my friend! studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@OfficialTDPMusic]

Thank you buddy. trims coming

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

👍😎

[@ONeillJones]

awesome video, Pete! wish we'd put our recent single out with Distrokid now!! xx

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

They certainly have some very cool options to help independent artists.

[@va1e]

Thanks

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You’re very welcome my friend. I hope you get value from the other videos here on the channel and consider subscribing. 👍

[@jummacalifa1310]

Hey thank you for the info. Just wanted to ask something in regards to the credits part on distrokid. What does it mean when you chose the option songwriter an two option pop up. I know the lyrics part is definitely me. But what does it mean by musicZ an should I give my self credit for both if I wrote an also the one singing the song ?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yup. Music and lyrics - if they’re both by you, put them both in. 😎😎

[@ManuelTheHawk]

Hello. How long does it normally take for Distro Kid to provide the synced lyrics on Spotify? 6 weeks later after editing the lyrics still is not synced. What can I do?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You can reach out to DistroKid directly, however much of this is down to the actually platform. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@dav]

This is awesome, thanks. The synced lyrics work with Apple Music sync or on other platforms?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yes, I believe Apple and Instagram at the moment. Maybe others in the future.

[@BigRigsss]

will this also mean if people click subtitles/CC there on KZbin screen it will appear correctly?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Nope. Generally not.

[@esco.letsgo]

What about lyricfind or musixmatch that is solely created for this?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

I believe DistroKid and most distributors also send lyric info to these services.

[@ZoroMakesMusic]

I have done this a month ago and the lyrics haven’t shown up on Spotify yet, what should I do about it?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Plain or synced? Spotify made some changes to synced lyrics recently. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@vxd]

the long intro cracked me up!

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

😎🤘

[@babyboyjody2257]

Gotta question I had my rap name in my lyrics but it wouldn’t allow it said the stores rejected it which is weird how do I fix that?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. Don't think that would be due to you mentioning your name? Were all the other formatting rules followed? studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@youarenotgoliath9475]

I made the same mistake of forgetting to add it and just released it. I need to tattoo “double check your work” on myself, haha. Anywho, how long did the lyrics take to upload on all platforms?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Usually between 3-7 days for most. You generally get a confirmation email.

[@jummacalifa1310]

I was wondering what does Distrokid mean when giving you the option for credits. On songwriter. It’s give you the option to chose music an lyrics. Wanted to know what does music mean. An if I should give my self credit for both. Thank you hope to hear from you soon

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Correct.

[@ticktunes1]

Can I upload synced lyrics to DistroKid from my iPhone ?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yes you can use your browser in desktop mode if it’s not working for you. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@mwheezy]

can you please tell me how to title a song using all lowercase ! it never works on apple music

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

I haven’t personally tried that as I am a stickler for title case. 😎 Reach out to DistroKid directly if you can find the info you need. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@swiift-official]

Why won’t my lyrics show up on Spotify? It says they are accepted and it’s been a few months since the song dropped and they still aren’t there. This is for a few songs of mine actually

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

I would ask DistroKid directly if you’re having issues. Or reach out to Spotify. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@StormiSton]

Hey Petter, does Distrokid send lyric to Spotify?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yup. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6eQkGisgbSDaZY

[@monovladd4392]

When I did this synchronization, I heard my song, super compressed, is this normal?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yeah the quality doesn’t really matter. It’s all about the timing. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@singtyrus]

Can u add lyrics to the song after its release and it come up on social media

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Yes, this works with some platforms - studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@danthedumfug]

How long did it take to go live?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Usually 1-3 weeks. It's a little bit variable.

[@slengsleng106]

Do you have to add plain lyrics and sync your music?

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You can add plain lyrics, or plain and synced lyrics. But you need the plain for the synced.

[@slengsleng106]

@@PeteJohnsMusic you still don’t answer what am asking , what I mean is that is it relevant because when I try to sync it it’s saying my audio is 0 bytes which I don’t get and it’s confusing

[@MuzyNtini]

im tryna add lyrics but my song but it says instrumental please help

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

You may have released as an instrumental in the original release. Not sure if this is something that can be changed? You might need to reach out to DistroKid. studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@MuzyNtini]

@@PeteJohnsMusic thanks a lot king

[@LeBigKoklm]

Hello does it work also with Spotify? Because on Distrokid it only saiy that lyrics have been sent to Apple Music and iTunes

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Hey there. I'm pretty sure is cascades through to Spotify too? I can definitely search for my songs by lyrics on Spotify.

[@mariusrotariofficial]

My lyrics are getting rejected every time I submit them I make sure that everything is OK with them but it still gets rejected and I feel like this is done in purpose.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

What have DistroKid said about this? studiolivetoday.com/distrokid

[@mariusrotariofficial]

@@PeteJohnsMusic I didn’t contact them yet.

[@mariusrotariofficial]

@@PeteJohnsMusic thanks for replying bud!

[@DSPplug]

I appreciate this, but you're missing a few components. You're not mentioning they don't want you to space lines in some contexts. Perhaps you could make a video about stanzas and proper stylization. I realize it seems like another person's job; but you're knowledgeable and it'd be helpful. You've been talking of mine and I realize You've got a funnier side than you ever thought No you'll never mind time and the things that could've been No you'll never decide Anything could've been right But you never thought of My saving grace that's held Me up since life's begun Joan of Arc and the diplomat's tool of trade Causing sparks in a mortal fray All your aces and spades for another heart Had saved the day All your aces and spades for another heart Had saved the day Joan of Arc in the china shop With no remorse for the cups she's dropped All your aces and spades for another heart Had saved the day You've been talking of mine and I realize You've got a funnier side than you ever thought Anything could've been right No you'll never decide Instead of letting you fight they had stepped in Joan of Arc and the diplomat's tool of trade Causing sparks in a mortal fray What held Me up till now was My saving grace Joan of Arc and the diplomat's tool of trade Causing sparks in a mortal fray What held Me up till now was My saving grace You've been talking of mine and I realize You've got a funnier side than you ever thought No you'll never decide Instead of letting you fight they had stepped in Joan of Arc in the china shop With no remorse for the cups she's dropped All your aces and spades for another heart Had saved the day

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

Cool. Yeah, it’s probably not my area of expertise. I go with “if it works, it’s probably pretty right”. 😎

[@ermelinda64]

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[@PeteJohnsMusic]

😎

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[@PeteJohnsMusic]

For sure. I usually respond in 3-7 days.

[@daveabundis]

great .. thanks a lot Pete greetings !!

[@jummacalifa1310]

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[@PeteJohnsMusic]

🤘

[@jummacalifa1310]

@@PeteJohnsMusic thank you for your help

[@bandit9686]

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[@PeteJohnsMusic]

I'm not sure why it's relevant sorry?

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[@thatmitchellthing7077]

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