How Can I Legally Use Love Scenario Lyrics In A Video?

I usually keep things short and practical: using the lyrics of 'Love Scenario' in a video means you’re using the song’s composition, so get permission from the publisher (lyrics reproduction/sync rights). If you use the original recording, you also need a master license from the label. Lookup publishers via BMI/ASCAP or KOMCA, or use licensing services like Songtradr or Lickd to broker deals for creators.

As a fallback, consider recording a cover (still needs composition permission) or choose royalty-free music. Don’t rely on fair use for lyric use — it’s risky. My go-to move is to email the rights holder with clear details (platforms, region, monetization) and get a written license before publishing.

Sometimes I approach this like a musician friend trying to make a lyric video, and the workflow I follow feels a lot less scary once you break it into steps. First, identify the rights holders for 'Love Scenario' — check song credits on the album, search KOMCA or the U.S. PROs, or ask the label’s sync department. Lyrics are controlled by the publisher; displaying them in a video usually needs explicit permission (often called print or reproduction rights for lyrics) and a sync license for timing words to images. If you also want the original track, you’ll need a master license from the record label.

If contacting publishers directly seems daunting, use a licensing marketplace (Songtradr, Musicbed alternatives) or engage a sync agent who negotiates for you. For covers, recording your own version reduces the need for master clearance but not the composition rights; some platforms simplify cover licensing, although territory and monetization rules still apply. One careful point: translating or adapting the lyrics is another layer — that typically requires the publisher's approval as well. I always request written permission that spells out territory, duration, and usage (streaming, monetized uploads, ads), and I keep proof of the license in case platforms ask. It’s more paperwork than fun, but worth it to avoid copyright strikes and keep the video up long-term.

I've dealt with this from the angle of someone who makes a lot of small fan videos, and the blunt truth is that showing or singing lyrics from 'Love Scenario' in a video is not something you can assume is free. Lyrics are part of the composition, so you need permission from the music publisher for reproducing or displaying them. If you use the original recording, add the record label into the loop for a master license. Look up the song’s publisher on rights databases (BMI/ASCAP/SESAC in the U.S., KOMCA in Korea) to see who to contact.

There are services that simplify this: platforms like Songtradr, Lickd, or Easy Song Licensing can sometimes broker sync deals for small creators — though fees vary. Another route is to record your own cover: you’ll still need composition permission, but some platforms have cover licensing systems that make it easier. Avoid assuming short quotes are safe; copyright owners often enforce even small snippets. My practical tip: write a clear email outlining where and how long the video will run, whether it’s monetized, and ask for a written license. Keep copies of everything.

I get so excited anytime someone asks about using a song I love in a video — especially a track like 'Love Scenario' that people instantly hum along to. First thing to know: lyrics are protected as part of the song's composition, so if you want to show or sing the lyrics in a video you usually need permission from the music publisher (that covers the songwriter/composer rights). If you use the original recording, you also need a master license from whoever owns the recording — often the label. Those are two separate permissions: a synchronization (sync) license for the composition and a master use license for the recording.

Practically, here's how I’d handle it: find who publishes the song (check BMI/ASCAP/SESAC or KOMCA for Korean tracks), contact them or a licensing marketplace like Songtradr/Easy Song Licensing, and request a sync/lyrics reproduction license for the platforms and territories you plan to use. If you can’t secure the master, consider recording a clean cover (you still need a sync license for the composition, but sometimes platforms have cover-song arrangements). Also be careful about translations or altered lyrics — those usually need explicit permission. If you post on YouTube without permission, Content ID will likely flag it; that could result in monetization claims or takedowns.

If licensing feels out of reach, think about alternatives: use royalty-free music, commission an original song, or create a short excerpt and rely on fair use only in very narrow cases (reviews/criticism) — but fair use is unpredictable and risky. My personal rule: get written permission and keep the license terms (dates, territories, monetization rights) clear. That way the video stays up, you avoid surprises, and you sleep better at night.