Lyrics can be removed from the free plan
Some users using Spotify for free have encountered a message indicating that the lyrics are exclusive to Premium: “Enjoy the lyrics on Spotify Premium.” According to Spotify PR manager CJ Stanley, this is just a test and is currently being tested with a limited number of users in a few countries.
Spotify routinely runs a series of tests to improve the user experience and measure users’ reaction before a major change. In this context, the change in question may not be permanent.