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Spotify Introduces On‑Screen Lyrics to Now Playing

Spotify’s latest update embeds song lyrics directly under the album art on the Now Playing screen, with options to resize, hide, and view full lyrics, enhancing the listening experience.
30 January 2026 by
TechStora Editorial Board

What’s New?

Spotify’s recent server‑side update adds a lyric panel right below the album artwork on the Now Playing screen.

Key Features

  • Lyrics appear automatically while a track plays.
  • Full‑screen lyrics view can be resized.
  • Option to disable the on‑screen lyrics.
  • Works alongside AI‑generated “Prompted Playlists”.

How to Use

When a song starts, the lyrics line shows under the cover art. Tap the lyric area to expand to the full‑screen view, then drag the edges to resize. To turn it off, go to Settings → Lyrics and toggle the feature.

What Users Are Saying

Redditors have noted the seamless integration, praising the convenience of not having to switch apps for lyrics.