Inaccurate lyrics usually result from breaks in the data chain between creation and platform display. Common causes include:
- Publishers lacking accurate lyrics despite controlling rights
- Platforms using crowdsourced versions when official versions aren't available
- Transcription errors during digitisation
- Multiple versions existing without clear authority
To correct errors, first identify the source. Check with your publisher if you have one - they should be providing accurate lyrics to aggregators. If independent, you may need to submit corrections through aggregator tools or your digital distributor.
Remember that platforms receive lyrics from aggregators, not directly from artists. Correcting the source ensures fixes propagate across all platforms, though this can take several weeks.
