[Your Library] Lyrics in offline mode

[alexeysubach]

When I download songs to be able to listen them offline, I would like lyrics to also be downloaded. Currently internet connection is required to view the lyrics even if a song is downloaded. Competitor apps have the lyrics available in offline mode 

[jaco948599]

Voted & bumped.

[-Ev]

+1

Yes, we need this feature. I want to learn songs during my airplane flights.

[theghostletters]

Seems odd that this  hasn't been implemented yet. Music + lyrics it's like eating a burger: you need fries. 

[EarHax]

well It's not at all odd if you truly understand the system.

Considering how long ago this was suggested, how simple it would be to implement, and how many Spotify users want this, it's highly doubtful that this will ever happen - no matter how many votes it gets.

Why? Basically, because the voting system here (apparently managed by Spotify - not any sort of accountable, objective, or impartial third party), much like modern political voting systems, is nothing more than a thinly-veiled ruse from their dept. of "Public Relations"; a way for the desires of the people (i.e. end users of the service) to be neglected and ignored by the governing body (in this case, Spotify), while also creating the illusion that they have immunity from blame or other consequences of their neglectful/inconsiderate/alienating decisions because, supposedly, they're leaving it up to their users to make certain decisions via the voting system.

Simply put, the voting system gives them the ability to say, "sorry, but this feature/suggestion wasn't popular enough to meet the arbitrary/subjective requirements we decided would deem it worthy of being implemented, so it won't be - not because we decided that, but because not enough users voted for it."

Furthermore, this also means that, instead of being angry at Spotify for various ignored suggestions/feature requests, many disgruntled users will direct their animosity towards other users, feeling as though it was these other users who failed them by not voting for an important feature - just like, when it comes to politics, people will be angry with their friends/family members/colleagues, and fighting amongst themselves as they try to cope with steadily-worsening living conditions and quality of life, which, supposedly, are a result of decisions made by members of the opposing party that were voted into office by these other people (or "idiots") they know. 

Here's the cold, hard truth about voting systems: if any voting system isn't regulated and controlled by a trustworthy, independent, impartial group that remains fully transparent to all voters (i.e. the schedules, activities, and communications of those working within the group are also independently monitored, and made publicly accessible by other impartial groups, aside from the personal, private, or intimate moments they spend alone or with their spouse or children), or the votes themselves aren't private or anonymous, but instead a matter of public record (i.e. anyone could look up how anyone else voted, check the record of their own votes, audit the results, totals, etc), then that voting system isn't unassailable or beyond reproach: it is flawed to the degree that it shouldn't be trusted or used by anyone because it will most likely be manipulated by those who control the system and/or, by means of bribes, threats, or other powerful influence, those who stand to benefit the most from the results of the vote - especially in any situation where a lot of money is involved.

Participating in the use of a flawed voting system is, at best, an ignorant exercise in futility and blind faith, and only shows further validation and acceptance of the lies and manipulation behind it. The votes one casts within such a system have about as much power or influence as tossing a steel slug into a well and making a wish, or praying to a flying spaghetti monster. 

Just as most of our world's political systems sold out many decades ago to the central banks (like the federal reserve) that are privately owned by uber-wealthy international banking dynasties, and now exist merely as a facade to maintain order, and to serve the interests of their owners - a very small, wealthy, and powerful group of people - Spotify sold out long ago too. The company has a corporate agenda built around online music streaming as a service, and now primarily exists to serve the interests of their investors, shareholders, and board members, with end user interests being only a minor concern, and only if there's a risk of losing users.

Offline mode most likely doesn't benefit Spotify's corporate financial interests, so they probably have very little incentive to maintain, promote, or develop it, and most likely do all they can to make the online/streaming user experience so much better that most people won't even bother to use offline mode unless they're in an area/situation with a really poor mobile data connection (or no connection at all).

if a suggestion or feature request here from the user community happens to coincide with their current corporate goals (i.e. making more money), I'm betting it will show that it received tons of votes for it, and will probably climb very quickly to the top of their to-do list.

likewise, any suggestion or feature request that doesn't coincide with their goals, or - even worse - contradicts them, will most likely have votes for it blocked through various obfuscated means, not counted, and/or periodically removed during "scheduled maintenance" periods.

Long story short: your vote doesn't matter, and won't change anything. The only real power you have is in deciding what you do with your time and your money.

If you want to vote for something, invest your time by promoting or working to improve it, or invest your money in it. If you want to vote against something, then completely ignore it, and/or invest time & money in the competition. Don't click on, view, comment on, or respond in any way to stories or posts about something you dislike as it only results in making it more visible, thus giving it greater publicity and promotion. And remember: sometimes, even bad publicity can be turned around and taken advantage of.

With things like a fully-corrupt government and economic system, you can vote against and ignore them by refusing to vote, protesting at polling locations, promoting reform and/or revolution, and either refusing to work and collecting welfare or unemployment benefits (i.e. being a burden on the system), or refusing to pay federal taxes - especially unconstitutional taxes like the federal income tax.

You could even go a step further by refusing to spend money on new products, only buying used from a private party, or directly trading labor, services, or goods for other services or goods instead of using currency because, when you buy things (especially new things), some of that money ends up being paid as taxes - not just the sales tax you pay, but the taxes paid by the companies and corporations you support by buying their products/services, the income taxes paid by their employees, etc.

if enough people do this, the current systems will fail, and new systems can be established. Just look at what's happened with Iceland since the 2008 banking crisis. They're living proof.

Aside from a violent revolution and taking control by force, this form of civil disobedience and passive resistance is the only way: not working, not voting, not buying stuff, and not paying taxes.

What you refuse to do can be just as powerful as what you choose to do - sometimes even more so.

[abcharlie]

Feels like something that should already be a feature. There should be a toggle for downloading the synced or unsynced lyrics, and obviously the option of not downloading them at all.

[Mellow43]

When downloading songs for offline play also synced lyrics should be embedded to the song so one could also be able to use offline lyrics 

[ribezaz]

Hey guys!

It would be interesting if it were possible to download song lyrics on Spotify, just like it is possible to download songs.

[Mellow43]

Lyrics for premium users should also be available for downloaded offline songs

[Luan]

Updated on 2025-03-03

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[Music4Life2023]

have subtitles available offline, they don't have to be synced they could just be there when offline. But please put them there. 

vote if you want this