Lyrics Formatting

We will soon launch lyrics distribution, and your lyrics will automatically appear on all supported platforms without the need for manual editing.
When uploading lyrics, please follow these formatting guidelines:

Language and Characters

Use the original language of the song and its appropriate characters. Do not use transliteration.
For example, if the song is in Chinese, use Chinese characters rather than Latin letters mimicking the pronunciation.

Capitalization

Each line must begin with a capital letter.

Spacing Between Sections

Use no more than one empty line between verses, choruses, or other sections.

Section Tags

Do not include tags such as "Verse", "Chorus", "Bridge", or "Hook". These should be removed.

Repetitions

Do not use shorthand to indicate repetition. Write out each line or section as many times as it appears in the song.

Song Metadata

Remove all metadata such as artist name, album title, track name, or copyright/publishing credits. Include lyrics only.

Sounds and Effects

Do not include sound effects such as "gunshot", "applause", or "horn".

Descriptive Tags

Remove tags like [Talking], {Speaking}, or (Whispering).

Contractions

Use apostrophes in contractions to indicate missing letters.
For example: givin’, livin’.

Spelling

Avoid intentional misspellings unless they reflect the actual pronunciation or are part of the official track name.
Example: The Dells – Oh, What a Nite is acceptable.

Slang

Slang is allowed only if it matches the way the artist pronounces the word.
Example: for shizzle is acceptable; becuz should be corrected to because.

Exaggerations

Reduce exaggerated expressions to their base form.
Examples: ohhhh → oh, bang!!!!! → bang.

Background Vocals

Place background vocals on the same line as the main vocal and wrap them in parentheses.
Example: I’m a survivor (What, what)

Translating Lyrics

• Avoid literal translation. Translate with meaning and context in mind.

• Line count must match. The number of lines in the translation must match the original.

• Translate each line completely, conveying the full sense of the original lyrics.

Example:

Grey skies, frownin’ at me  
Grey skies I watch

Redbirds yellin’ a tune  
Grey skies I watch all day long

Can’t see the moon shining so dull  
Can’t see the moon shining so dull  
Can’t the days hurry by  
Can’t the days hurry by

Can’t see the moon shining so dull  
Can’t see the moon shining so dull  
Can’t the days hurry by  
Can’t the days hurry by