Lyrics with translation and meaning.

AI line-by-line translation in 17 languages. Search any song, get the meaning behind every line. Free account, TXT & Markdown export.

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4 sources

iTunes · LRCLIB · MusicBrainz · Deezer

17 languages

Hinglish · JP · KR · AR + 13 more

2 exports

TXT · Markdown

4 sources in parallel 17 languages including Hinglish Line-by-line cultural meaning TXT · Markdown export Free account · 10 translations a day

Why Lyrics Grid

Everything Genius missed.

Built for understanding, not just reading. Five things you will not find together anywhere else.

Real meaning, line by line

Raw translation misses the point. We add a one-line cultural explanation — idioms, metaphors, references decoded.

Four sources, one search

iTunes + LRCLIB + MusicBrainz + Deezer in parallel. Deduplicated and ranked. If one fails, others fill in.

17 languages

Hinglish, Korean, Japanese, Arabic, Vietnamese plus 12 more. Not the usual 5.

Notes-app-ready exports

Structured TXT and Markdown — original, translation and meaning for every line. No garble.

Truly free

No paywall, no card. 10 AI translations a day on a free account.

Your data stays in your browser

No backend, no tracking, history in localStorage only. Export anytime.

localStorage no cookies

How it works

Three steps. Thirty seconds.

01

Search for a song

Type title or artist. We query 4 sources in parallel to find the right track instantly.

~5S
02

Translate with AI

Pick your language. The AI returns line-by-line translation with cultural meaning.

~20S
03

Export and save

Download as TXT or Markdown for your notes — structured, clean, paste-ready.

INSTANT

Ready to understand every line?

Free account. 10 translations a day. Lyrics with meaning.

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Comparison

Why use Lyrics Grid instead of other lyrics sites?

Built for understanding, not just reading. Same song, very different result.

Other sites Lyrics Grid

  • Single-database results

    Genius, Musixmatch and Lyricstranslate each lock you into one source. One gap and the song is missing.

    Four sources, one search

    iTunes, LRCLIB, MusicBrainz and Deezer queried in parallel, with automatic fallback.

  • Translation without context

    You get words, not what the line means. Idioms and references stay opaque.

    Line-by-line meaning

    Idioms, metaphors and cultural references decoded next to every translated line.

  • A handful of languages

    Most services cap at five or six, and Hinglish is nowhere on the menu.

    17 languages including Hinglish

    Korean, Japanese, Arabic, Vietnamese and more — alongside the usual European languages.

  • Messy copy-paste

    Selecting lyrics off a page grabs ads, credits and broken line breaks along with the song.

    Clean TXT & Markdown export

    Original, translation and meaning structured line by line — ready for any notes app.

  • Paywalls and fake timers

    Card gates, "premium tiers" and discount countdowns on free information.

    Truly free, no tricks

    100 points a day on a free account — that is 10 full AI translations, every day.

Pro tips

Tips for best translation results

Five small habits that noticeably sharpen translations and exports.

Put them to work

Every tip works right in the app — a free account is all you need.

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  1. Combine song name + artist

    Accuracy

    The extra signal pins the exact recording across all four sources — vital for popular tracks drowning in covers and remixes.

  2. Translate to English first

    Fallback

    If your language is missing, a two-hop translation often catches idioms that the direct route drops.

  3. Use Hinglish for K-pop and J-pop

    CJK

    Direct Korean, Japanese and Chinese translations sometimes drop honorifics — Hinglish or English stays faithful to the tone.

  4. Export as Markdown for notes

    Export

    Line breaks render cleanly in Obsidian, Notion, or any note-taking app — no garbled script, fonts already handled.

  5. Watch your points pill

    Points

    Every translation spends 10 of your 100 daily points — the pill next to the translate button always shows what's left.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Lyrics Grid.

Still stuck?

Ask us anything about languages, exports or the API key.

Contact us

we reply within 24h

Basics

What is Lyrics Grid?

Lyrics Grid is a free online tool that searches song lyrics from four sources (iTunes, LRCLIB, MusicBrainz, and Deezer) and translates them into 17 languages with AI-generated line-by-line meaning.

Is Lyrics Grid free to use?

Yes, 100% free with no hidden fees, no premium tier, and no card required. The tool is supported by unobtrusive ads after it reaches AdSense eligibility. Every free account gets 100 points a day — enough for 10 translations.

Do I need to create an account to use Lyrics Grid?

You can browse and search without one. Translating requires a free Grid Tools account — it keeps AI use fair for everyone. Every account gets 100 points a day and one translation costs 10, so you get 10 translations daily at no cost.

Using the tool

How do I translate song lyrics with meaning?

Type the song name or artist into the search bar, pick a result from the list, then click the sparkle icon in the lyrics modal. Choose your target language and the AI returns a translation plus the meaning of every line in under 30 seconds.

Which languages are supported for translation?

Lyrics Grid currently supports 17 target languages: English, Hinglish (Hindi in Roman script), Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Dutch, Polish, Turkish, and Vietnamese.

Where do the lyrics come from?

Lyrics are aggregated from the iTunes Search API, LRCLIB, MusicBrainz, and Deezer in parallel — if a song is missing on one source, the others fill in, with Lyrics.ovh as a last-resort fallback. All sources are free, require no API key, and are credited in the footer.

How accurate is the AI translation?

Translations are generated by a modern AI model tuned for conversational and lyrical text. Accuracy depends on the source lyric, the target language, and the song context. For best results, paste clean lyrics without HTML tags.

How do I switch between light and dark mode?

Out of the box the app follows your operating system preference (System mode). Click the sun/moon button in the header to flip between light and dark — the change applies instantly with a circular reveal, and your choice is remembered on this device.

Exports & privacy

Can I export the translated lyrics?

Yes. Click the download icon in the lyrics modal to export as plain TXT or Markdown. Both include the original, the translation, and the meaning for every line — structured and ready for your notes app.

Is my search history saved?

Your 24-hour translation history is kept in your browser (localStorage). Nothing is sent to our servers. You can clear history anytime from Settings, and it auto-expires after 24 hours.