New YouTube Music feature makes sharing lyrics easy

Have you ever wanted to share the lyrics of a song you like with your friends? YouTube Music 's new feature update lets you do just that. Now, you can pick your favorite lines, customize them, and post them to social media. This is YouTube 's answer to Spotify and Apple Music , although the feature is slowly rolling out to Android users. So let's take a look at how it works and why it's worth checking out.

How YouTube Music's lyrics sharing feature works

Using the YouTube Music lyrics sharing feature is easy. Just launch the YouTube Music app, play a song, and tap the Lyrics tab at the bottom. When you find a part you like, tap the Share button .

Select specific lyrics on the Select Lyrics page and click Next . This feature allows you to share only a portion of the song.

Then, customize the lyrics by adding a colorful background from the available options. Now, tap the Share button to post directly to Snapchat, Instagram, or other available platforms. You can also download the image for later viewing.

This feature is easy to use and is similar to Spotify's lyrics sharing feature, however, you can customize YouTube lyrics, unlike other Android lyrics apps.

Why is it important to share lyrics on YouTube Music?

Sharing lyrics on YouTube Music isn't just another feature, it's a great trick to help YouTube Premium and Music improve relevance. Here's why it matters:

1. This feature puts YouTube Music in competition with Spotify and Apple Music , both of which have had this feature for a while, so it helps YouTube Music continue to grow.
2. This feature helps express your social emotions - express your mood or feelings through song lyrics to connect with friends.
3. Help with song discovery, as shared lyric links can take friends directly to the track on YouTube Music.
4. This customization feature is perfect for young users who love to post eye-catching tags on social media .

YouTube Music is growing rapidly, and this update shows they're serious about keeping up with the competition.

Some additional information about the new feature launch

YouTube Music's lyrics sharing feature is currently only available on Android, but it may be coming to iOS and desktop soon. Also, note that this feature is rolling out gradually, so it's not available to all Android users yet. Those who have it will need YouTube Music version 8.15.51 or later on Android.

Additionally, YouTube Music recently added better volume controls to keep songs at the same volume, so no more annoying toggles.

So, if you're thinking of ditching Spotify, check out this quick process to transfer your Spotify playlists to YouTube Music .

While YouTube Music's lyrics sharing feature has its limitations on Android, it's still stylish enough to make sharing lyrics fun and engaging. By the way, you can also upload and listen to your own songs. So if you have this feature on your app, launch it and show off your favorite lyrics to the world in style.

Kareem Winters

Update 13 May 2025