Spotify gives up on trying to charge for song lyrics

Spotify has stopped trying to make users pay for song lyrics. After expanding a test that put the feature behind a Premium paywall, Spotify is now reversing the change.

A Spotify spokesperson tells Engadget that the company will be “expanding Lyrics availability for Spotify Free users so more people can enjoy viewing more lyrics, globally,” adding that it will be available to all users “over the coming weeks.” Spotify didn’t immediately respond to The Verge’s request for comment.