diff --git a/zotify/config.py b/zotify/config.py
index 3a5757f..f2b9e1c 100644
--- a/zotify/config.py
+++ b/zotify/config.py
@@ -181,7 +181,7 @@ CONFIG_VALUES = {
         "help": "Language for metadata",
     },
     LYRICS_FILE: {
-        "default": True,
+        "default": False,
         "type": bool,
         "args": ["--lyrics-file"],
         "help": "Save lyrics to a file",