A lyric video instead of a music video
A music video needs a plan, a crew and a location. For many singles that is too much. A lyric video gives the song a visual without any of them.
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A lyric video in three colourful worlds: a rainbow sky with clouds, a purple sunset over waves, and a burst of blue and teal rays. The words appear with the singing in large letters, and on the peak words the letters gather out of small particles. Small drawings sit beside the words they belong to: keys, a flower pot, a cat, a peach, shoes. An equalizer moves along the bottom edge. The song's audio plays with the video.
What you keep
- A video on YouTube for your single.
- Your words in front of the listener.
- Something to share on release day.
What you give up
A lyric video does not show you. If the song depends on your face, a story with actors or a live performance, a music video does a job that a lyric video cannot.
Doing both
It does not have to be one or the other. Some artists put out a lyric video first and a music video later, for the songs that take off. The lyric video can be the first step, not the last.
How to get one
Upload the finished song, paste the lyrics, pick one of 28 styles and watch a free preview of 12 to 15 seconds. The full video is $29 per song, in 1080p with no watermark.
Questions
Is a lyric video a real video to viewers?
Yes. On YouTube it is a video like any other, and many listeners look for the lyric video of a song.
Do I need to be in it?
No. It shows your words and scenes.
What is the difference from a visualizer?
A visualizer reacts to the sound. A lyric video shows the words. Our comparison guide goes through all three.
See also: How to make a lyric video | Lyric video sizes and formats | Lyric video vs music video | Lyric video for independent artists | What makes a professional lyric video | Guides | Samples | Pricing | How it works | Lyriclip