diff --git a/lyrics/README.md b/lyrics/README.md
index b3a8eb2..70db384 100644
--- a/lyrics/README.md
+++ b/lyrics/README.md
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Noctalia Lyrics 1.4.4
+# Noctalia Lyrics 1.4.5
 
 Synchronized lyrics for the Noctalia bar, with multiple MPRIS players,
 translation and romanization layers, configurable sources, karaoke highlighting,
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ noctalia msg config-reload
 Run validation after every change:
 
 ```sh
-python3 .github/workflows/validate-plugins.py
+python3 .github/workflows/scripts/validate-plugins.py
 noctalia plugins lint lyrics
 sh lyrics/scripts/setup-deps.sh --check
 cd lyrics
@@ -136,10 +136,11 @@ milliseconds, double-line translation and romanization, karaoke highlighting,
 marquee behavior, transitions, fonts, spacing, and side padding.
 
 Per-widget settings control the fallback glyph, artist visibility, paused-state
-visibility, album-cover shape and size, and primary, inactive, and secondary
-lyric colors. Credential and source-specific fields are shown only when their
-matching source is selected; source order, credentials, polling, marquee
-metrics, player filters, and fine layout controls are under Advanced settings.
+visibility, visibility when no lyrics are available, album-cover shape and size,
+and primary, inactive, and secondary lyric colors. Credential and source-specific
+fields are shown only when their matching source is selected; source order,
+credentials, polling, marquee metrics, player filters, and fine layout controls
+are under Advanced settings.
 
 ## Feature test checklist
 
diff --git a/lyrics/lyrics.luau b/lyrics/lyrics.luau
index 37e6ae0..5a54950 100644
--- a/lyrics/lyrics.luau
+++ b/lyrics/lyrics.luau
@@ -8,6 +8,7 @@ local showGlyph = noctalia.getConfig("show_glyph")
 if showGlyph == nil then showGlyph = true end
 local showArtist = noctalia.getConfig("show_artist")
 local hideWhenPaused = noctalia.getConfig("hide_when_paused")
+local hideWhenNoLyrics = noctalia.getConfig("hide_when_no_lyrics")
 local showCover = noctalia.getConfig("show_cover")
 if showCover == nil then showCover = true end
 local coverShape = noctalia.getConfig("cover_shape") or "circle"
@@ -142,8 +143,12 @@ local function getProgressMs()
   return baselinePosition / 1000 + elapsed
 end
 
+local function hasLyrics()
+  return lyrics and #lyrics > 0 and track
+end
+
 local function getLineInfo()
-  if not lyrics or #lyrics == 0 or not track then return nil end
+  if not hasLyrics() then return nil end
 
   local position = getProgressMs()
   local synced = lyrics[1].time >= 0
@@ -442,7 +447,8 @@ local function currentTransitionLine(info)
 end
 
 local function render()
-  if hideWhenPaused and not playing then
+  local showingTrack = displayMode == "track" or showMode == "track"
+  if hideWhenPaused and not playing or hideWhenNoLyrics and not showingTrack and not hasLyrics() then
     barWidget.setVisible(false)
     return
   end
diff --git a/lyrics/plugin.toml b/lyrics/plugin.toml
index b6ed713..dd7d785 100644
--- a/lyrics/plugin.toml
+++ b/lyrics/plugin.toml
@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 id = "h465855hgg/lyrics"
 name = "Lyrics"
-version = "1.4.4"
+version = "1.4.5"
 plugin_api = 3
 author = "h465855hgg"
 license = "MIT"
@@ -501,6 +501,12 @@ entry = "lyrics.luau"
   label_key = "settings.hide_when_paused.label"
   default = false
 
+  [[widget.setting]]
+  key = "hide_when_no_lyrics"
+  type = "bool"
+  label_key = "settings.hide_when_no_lyrics.label"
+  default = false
+
   [[widget.setting]]
   key = "show_cover"
   type = "bool"
diff --git a/lyrics/translations/en.json b/lyrics/translations/en.json
index 22c63e9..4bafd20 100644
--- a/lyrics/translations/en.json
+++ b/lyrics/translations/en.json
@@ -148,6 +148,9 @@
     "hide_when_paused": {
       "label": "Hide when paused"
     },
+    "hide_when_no_lyrics": {
+      "label": "Hide when no lyrics"
+    },
     "inactive_color": {
       "description": "Color used for upcoming lyrics, paused playback, and secondary lines.",
       "label": "Inactive lyric color"
diff --git a/lyrics/translations/zh-Hans.json b/lyrics/translations/zh-Hans.json
index 3085563..0cbf49c 100644
--- a/lyrics/translations/zh-Hans.json
+++ b/lyrics/translations/zh-Hans.json
@@ -148,6 +148,9 @@
     "hide_when_paused": {
       "label": "暂停时隐藏"
     },
+    "hide_when_no_lyrics": {
+      "label": "无歌词时隐藏"
+    },
     "inactive_color": {
       "description": "设置未唱歌词、暂停状态和次要歌词行的颜色。",
       "label": "未唱歌词颜色"