When lyrics are rejected, it's usually because they don't meet formatting standards set by streaming platforms.
Here's what to avoid:
Do not list the singer's name or add labels like "chorus" or social links.
Write out repeated lines in full.
Capitalize the first word of every line.
Use only exclamation or question marks at the ends of lines. Include line breaks only between sections (like verse and chorus), and don't add extra spaces at the start or end of lines.
Keep lines short—no long run-ons.
Avoid censoring explicit words unless they’re actually muted in the audio.
Spell out numbers between one and ten, and use proper spelling (e.g., “Going To” instead of “Gonna”).