How to View Embedded Lyrics, Comments, and LRC Files for Music on Your iPhone or Mac

How to View Embedded Lyrics, Comments, and LRC Files for Music on Your iPhone or Mac

Artem Meleshko
Artem Meleshko Co-Founder & iOS Engineer at Everappz

TL;DR: Evermusic for iPhone and Mac displays embedded lyrics, comment tags, and external .lrc files for any audio track. Open the player, tap More Actions, then select Comments to view lyrics in three modes: Comments, Embedded Lyrics, and LRC File.

Discover how to easily view embedded lyrics for your music on your iPhone or Mac using the Evermusic app. Whether it’s text, lyrics, comments, or LRC files, this guide will show you step-by-step how to access and enjoy your song lyrics seamlessly.

View Lyrics and Comments in Evermusic

  1. Start playing an audio file by tapping on it.

  2. Open the full-screen audio player.

  3. Tap the More Actions button in the top right corner.

  4. Select the Comments menu item.

  5. On the Track Comments screen, swipe to switch between three display modes:

    • Comments
    • Embedded Lyrics
    • LRC File

Understanding the Display Modes

  • Comments Mode:
    Shows the content from the COMMENT field of your audio file.

  • Lyrics Mode:
    Displays embedded lyrics from tags. Timed text in LRC format is supported here. To edit lyrics, use a tag editor like Evertag. You can also find LRC content at websites like Lyricsify, copy it into your tag fields, and view it in this screen.

  • LRC File Mode:
    Instead of tagging the audio file, place a .lrc file with the same filename in the same folder as the audio file. The app will detect and display it automatically on this screen.

Enable Quick Comments Access from Audio Player

You can switch between Artwork, Queue, and Comments views using the view toggle on the audio player screen.

  1. Go to Settings > Audio Player > Personalization
  2. Scroll to Buttons on the Main Screen
  3. Enable the Comments menu item

Return to the main player and tap the audio queue button several times to cycle views and reach the Comments screen.

Conclusion

Viewing embedded lyrics, comments, or synced .lrc files in Evermusic is effortless. Whether you’re editing tags or using external lyric files, the app makes it convenient to explore your music’s metadata and lyrics. For enhanced control, don’t forget to enable the Quick Comments View for faster access while listening.

FAQ

How do I view embedded lyrics on my iPhone?
Open Evermusic, play a song, tap More Actions in the full-screen player, and select Comments. Swipe to the Embedded Lyrics tab to see lyrics stored in the audio file’s tags.
What is an LRC file and how does it work?
An LRC file is a text file containing time-stamped song lyrics. When placed in the same folder as an audio file with the same filename, Evermusic reads it and displays synced lyrics that scroll during playback.
Can I add lyrics to my music files on iPhone?
Yes. Use the Evertag app to edit ID3 tags and add or update embedded lyrics directly on your iPhone. You can paste timed LRC-format text for synced lyrics.
Does Evermusic support synced (timed) lyrics?
Yes. Evermusic supports timed lyrics in LRC format, both when embedded in audio tags and when provided as a separate .lrc file.
What audio formats support embedded lyrics?
MP3, FLAC, AAC, M4A, OGG, and most other common formats support embedded lyrics through their respective tag standards.
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