Free accounts are being prompted to “Unlock lyrics with Premium.”
Free accounts are being prompted to “Unlock lyrics with Premium.”
by Terrence O’BrienFeb 8, 2026, 10:55 PM UTCTerrence O’Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget.
Free YouTube Music accounts are now seeing their access to lyrics limited, according to multiple reports. Google started testing lyrics as an exclusive feature for Premium users in September, but it appears that it’s now receiving a wider rollout. It seems that free users will be limited to viewing lyrics for
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