diff --git a/stepmania/Themes/default/metrics.ini b/stepmania/Themes/default/metrics.ini
index bc6f5d97bf..20ac9a06ba 100644
--- a/stepmania/Themes/default/metrics.ini
+++ b/stepmania/Themes/default/metrics.ini
@@ -804,8 +804,8 @@ BannerWidth=564
 BannerHeight=184
 
 [LyricDisplay]
-InCommand=zoomy,0;linear,0.20;zoomy,1
-OutCommand=linear,0.20;zoomy,0
+InCommand=diffusealpha,0;zoomy,0;spring,0.20;zoomy,1;diffusealpha,1
+OutCommand=linear,0.20;zoomy,0;diffusealpha,1
 
 [ScreenInputOptions]
 HelpText=&UP; &DOWN; to change line   &LEFT; &RIGHT; to select between options::START to accept changes   BACK to discard changes