Lyrics and explicit content selection play an important role in how your music is reviewed, distributed, and presented across streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Instagram, and YouTube Music. Incorrect lyrics or improper explicit marking can lead to rejection, delayed approval, or limited platform availability.

This guide explains how to correctly submit lyrics and choose explicit content settings on SunoDistro.

Why Lyrics and Explicit Settings Matter

Lyrics help platforms:

• Display synchronized lyrics

• Improve search and discovery

• Provide accessibility for listeners

• Apply content warnings correctly

Explicit content settings protect listeners and ensure compliance with platform policies. Accurate marking is mandatory.

Lyrics Submission Guidelines

Correct Lyrics Format

When submitting lyrics:

• Paste lyrics in plain UTF-8 text

• Lyrics must exactly match the audio

• Use standard line breaks

• Avoid extra spaces or formatting

What Not to Include in Lyrics

• Timestamps or time codes

• Stage directions (e.g., “Verse 1”, “Chorus”)

• Emojis or symbols

• Commentary or translations

Lyrics should be clean, readable, and professional.

Language Consistency

• Lyrics language must match the selected language in metadata

• Do not mix languages unless the song genuinely contains multiple languages

• Instrumental tracks should not include lyrics

Incorrect language-lyrics mismatch may cause lyric rejection or platform issues.

Explicit Content Rules

You must mark Explicit Lyrics = Yes if your song contains:

• Strong or offensive language

• Sexual references

• Violence or harmful content

• Drug references

Explicit marking must be accurate and honest.

What Is Considered Explicit?

Explicit content includes:

• Swear words or censored language

• Graphic descriptions

• Repeated offensive terms

Even a single explicit word requires explicit marking.

Clean vs Explicit Versions

If you have:

• An explicit version

• A clean version

They must be uploaded as separate releases with correct labeling.

Do not upload an explicit track marked as clean or vice versa.

Parental Advisory Guidelines

• Select Parental Advisory = Yes if explicit content is present

• If the song is fully clean, select No

• Incorrect parental advisory selection may lead to store penalties

Copyright & Ownership of Lyrics

• You must own or have rights to the lyrics

• Do not submit lyrics copied from copyrighted sources without permission

• Covers or adaptations require proper rights

Unauthorized lyrics may result in rejection or takedown.

Common Lyrics Mistakes to Avoid

• Lyrics not matching audio

• Missing explicit marking

• Adding producer notes or explanations

• Uploading incomplete lyrics

Always review lyrics before submission.

Best Practices for Lyrics Approval

• Proofread lyrics carefully

• Match spelling and phrasing with the recording

• Keep formatting simple

• Double-check explicit selection

Correct lyrics improve performance on Instagram Music, Spotify Lyrics, and search results.

Conclusion

Accurate lyrics submission and correct explicit content marking are essential for smooth distribution on SunoDistro. Following these rules ensures faster approval, proper content labeling, and better listener experience across all platforms.

Always review your lyrics and explicit settings before submitting your release to avoid delays or rejection.