Quick answer
Lyrics need an internet connection and accurate song details. Check both, then retry. Instrumental tracks and some versions may have no matching lyrics.
Step by step
3 stepsRead the lyrics message
Distinguish a loading error, no matching lyrics, and an instrumental track. None of these alone means the audio file is damaged.
Playback progress, volume, and the player menu Retry loading while online
Check your internet connection, then tap “Retry”. Repeated offline searches will not help.
Check the track details
Review the title, artist, and version in “Edit Info”. Live recordings, covers, changed speeds, and excerpts may not match the lyrics timing.
Common questions
Do incorrect lyrics affect local playback?
No. Switch back to the artwork view and keep listening.
Can the lyrics feature transcribe an interview?
No. Song lyrics search does not generate a transcript of spoken audio.