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BUG: Jellyfin reads initial embedded lyrics but ignores later edits - adusblue - 2025-09-28

I am seeing a repeatable issue where Jellyfin imports the first embedded lyrics it finds, then never updates them after edits.

Steps to reproduce
  1. Start with a FLAC track that has no embedded lyrics.
  2. Embed lyrics in a tag editor. Save.
  3. Scan or add the track to Jellyfin. Lyrics appear.
  4. Edit the embedded lyrics again in the tag editor. Save.
  5. In Jellyfin, run Scan all libraries.
  6. Use Refresh metadata on the album and on the track with Replace existing metadata set to Yes.

Expected
Jellyfin updates the lyrics to the new embedded text.

Actual
Jellyfin keeps showing the original lyrics from the first import. Later edits do not appear after scans or metadata refresh.

Notes
  • File type: FLAC. Reproduced with multiple files.
  • Tag editors tested: AudioRanger and another editor. Both show the new embedded lyrics correctly after saving.
  • Behavior looks like lyrics are cached once and never refreshed from tags.

Environment
  • Jellyfin server version: 10.10.7
  • OS: Docker container
  • Client used to view lyrics: Jellyfin WebUI and Symfonium
  • Music library settings: Prefer embedded tags for music. Lyrics fetchers disabled.  "Save lyrics into media folders" disabled
  • Storage: local disk or network share:  local disk
  • Library type: Music
Troubleshooting tried
  • Scan all libraries
  • Refresh metadata at album and track level with Replace existing metadata
  • Disable external metadata fetchers
  • Clear cache and restart server
Logs
I can provide server logs around the scan and refresh attempts. Please specify the desired logging level and time window.

Request
Can someone confirm this as a bug in refreshing embedded lyrics, or advise a workaround to force Jellyfin to re-read updated embedded lyrics after the first import?

RE: BUG: Jellyfin reads initial embedded lyrics but ignores later edits - theguymadmax - 2025-09-29

https://github.com/jellyfin/jellyfin/issues/12148