Lyrics Translation Tool
Translate song lyrics word-by-word with AI-powered alignment, morpheme breakdown, and synchronized YouTube playback. Perfect for language learners, teachers, and music lovers.
Why Use 10alect for Lyrics Translation?
Word-by-Word Alignment
See exactly how each word maps between languages. Our AI alignment engine shows confidence scores and handles idioms, contractions, and multi-word expressions.
Morpheme Breakdown
Complex words are split into grammatical components (roots, prefixes, suffixes, verb endings). Understand word structure, not just meaning.
YouTube Integration
Paste any YouTube music video link. We extract subtitles automatically and sync translations with playback. Click timestamps to jump to any line.
7+ Languages Supported
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Japanese. More languages coming soon based on user demand.
Instant Results
Analyses complete in 30-60 seconds and are cached permanently. Revisit any song instantly without reprocessing.
Built for Learning
Toggle between grammar (literal) and meaning (idiomatic) views. Reroll translations. Save favorites. Perfect for self-study or classroom use.
How the Tool Works
Paste Link
YouTube music video URL
Extract Subs
Auto-fetch subtitles
Translate
DeepL or OPUS-MT
Align Words
BERT-based AI
Explore
Interactive interface
Try These Examples
Click any song below to see the tool in action. These examples show different language pairs and musical genres:
Despacito
Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee
Spanish → English · Reggaeton · Clear vocals with idiomatic expressions
La Vie en Rose
Édith Piaf
French → English · Classic chanson · Poetic vocabulary with elisions
Lemon
Kenshi Yonezu
Japanese → English · J-pop ballad · Particle analysis and kanji breakdown
Who Uses This Tool?
Language Learners
- ✓ Learn vocabulary from songs you already love
- ✓ Understand grammar patterns in real-world context
- ✓ Practice listening comprehension with lyrics
- ✓ Build pronunciation through shadowing
Teachers & Educators
- ✓ Engage students with culturally relevant content
- ✓ Demonstrate word-level translation principles
- ✓ Share direct links to analyzed songs as homework
- ✓ Use in classroom demonstrations
Music Enthusiasts
- ✓ Understand lyrics of foreign songs you love
- ✓ Discover nuance and wordplay in translations
- ✓ Share insights with friends and communities
- ✓ Explore music from different cultures
Translators & Linguists
- ✓ Study alignment patterns between languages
- ✓ Analyze idiomatic expression handling
- ✓ Compare literal vs. natural translations
- ✓ Research morphological structures
Why Choose 10alect?
| Feature | 10alect | Generic Translators | Lyrics Sites |
|---|---|---|---|
| Word-by-word alignment | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Morpheme breakdown | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| YouTube sync | ✓ | ✗ | ~ |
| Grammar vs meaning toggle | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Confidence scores | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Free to use | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Start Translating Lyrics Now
Paste any YouTube music link and get word-by-word translations in seconds. No signup required for your first analysis.
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