Edit Lyrics

After Youka transcribes and syncs your song, you can edit the lyrics text at any time — without affecting the timing of words you leave untouched.

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When to edit lyrics

Common reasons to edit lyrics include:

• Fixing transcription errors or mis-heard words
• Correcting spelling or punctuation
• Removing unwanted text (e.g., ad-libs or background chatter)
• Adding words that were missed during transcription
• Adjusting capitalization or stylistic choices

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Opening the lyrics editor

The easiest way to edit lyrics is inside the Manual Sync tool: Changes save automatically as you work.

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Word-by-word editing

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Change a word

1. Click the word block in the timeline to select it.
2. The word’s text appears in the edit field above the timeline.
3. Type the corrected text.
4. Press Enter or click away to apply the change.

The word’s timing stays exactly the same — only the displayed text changes.

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Delete a word

1. Select the word by clicking it.
2. Press Delete or Backspace.

The word is removed from the timeline. Neighboring words are not affected.

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Add a word

1. Click the position in the timeline where the new word should appear.
2. Click Add Word.
3. Type the word text.
4. Drag the block’s edges to set its start and end time.

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Line editing

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Add a line break

1. Select the word where you want the new line to begin.
2. Click Split Line or press Enter.

All words from the selected word onward move to a new line.

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Remove a line break

1. Select the first word of the line you want to merge upward.
2. Click Merge Line.

The selected line combines with the line above it.

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Replacing all lyrics

If the auto-transcription is significantly wrong, you can replace the entire lyrics set:

1. Open the Studio header menu.
2. Select Edit Project.
3. Paste or type new lyrics into the lyrics field.
4. Save. Youka re-syncs the new lyrics to the audio.

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Tips for editing

• Make small, focused changes rather than rewriting many lines at once.
• Use the waveform in Manual Sync to help place new words at the right time.
• Preview the section after editing to confirm it looks correct.
• Keep a copy of the original lyrics if you plan to make large changes.

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Next steps

Once your lyrics text is correct, fine-tune the word timing so every word highlights at exactly the right moment.