diff --git a/server/prompts.mjs b/server/prompts.mjs
index 10e3caa..0f3f3da 100644
--- a/server/prompts.mjs
+++ b/server/prompts.mjs
@@ -26,10 +26,10 @@ REQUIRED JSON STRUCTURE:
     "Title 2: direct/strong (max 4 words)",
     "Title 3: abstract/intriguing (max 4 words)"
   ],
-  "lyrics": "Full lyrics with Suno section tags [Verse], [Chorus], [Bridge], [Outro], etc. Use AABB or ABAB rhyme scheme consistently. Lines must be rhythmically singable. CRITICAL: The lyrics must NOT reference the genre, instruments, or music production. No references to pianos, guitars, beats, orchestras, or any musical elements. Write about universal human themes: emotion, nature, love, time, memory, journey, longing.",
+  "lyrics": "If instrumental, return an empty string \"\". Otherwise: Full lyrics with Suno section tags [Verse], [Chorus], [Bridge], [Outro], etc. Use AABB or ABAB rhyme scheme consistently. Lines must be rhythmically singable. CRITICAL: The lyrics must NOT reference the genre, instruments, or music production. No references to pianos, guitars, beats, orchestras, or any musical elements. Write about universal human themes: emotion, nature, love, time, memory, journey, longing.",
   "style": "Comma-separated Suno style description, max 120 words. Include: tempo with BPM range, key instruments, production style, texture, energy level, mood, vocal style (or 'instrumental, no vocals'). NEVER name any artist, band, or use 'sounds like'.",
   "negative_style": "Comma-separated list of genres, instruments, moods, and styles that should NOT appear.",
-  "youtube_description": "In the same language as the lyrics. Follow this exact structure:\\n\\n[One evocative hook sentence tied to the mood]\\n\\n[2-3 sentences describing the music, mood, and emotional experience]\\n\\n────────────────────────────\\n\\n[Full lyrics, copied exactly]\\n\\n────────────────────────────\\n\\n[Warm, genuine call to action: ask viewers to like, subscribe, and comment what the music makes them feel or imagine]\\n\\n#hashtag1 #hashtag2 ... (12-15 hashtags: mix of genre, mood, and tool tags like #SunoAI #AIMusic)",
+  "youtube_description": "In the same language as the lyrics. Follow this exact structure:\\n\\n[One evocative hook sentence tied to the mood]\\n\\n[2-3 sentences describing the music, mood, and emotional experience]\\n\\n────────────────────────────\\n\\n[Full lyrics, copied exactly. IF INSTRUMENTAL, OMIT THIS SECTION AND THE DIVIDERS COMPLETELY]\\n\\n────────────────────────────\\n\\n[Warm, genuine call to action: ask viewers to like, subscribe, and comment what the music makes them feel or imagine]\\n\\n#hashtag1 #hashtag2 ... (12-15 hashtags: mix of genre, mood, and tool tags like #SunoAI #AIMusic)",
   "video_prompts": [
     {
       "type": "Abstract",
diff --git a/src/components/ResultsPanel.tsx b/src/components/ResultsPanel.tsx
index 8a2938a..1a0915b 100644
--- a/src/components/ResultsPanel.tsx
+++ b/src/components/ResultsPanel.tsx
@@ -98,13 +98,15 @@ export function ResultsPanel({
             onRegenerate={() => onRegenerateSection("titles")}
             regenerating={Boolean(regenerating.titles)}
           />
-          <LyricsCard
-            lyrics={assets.lyrics}
-            originalLyrics={originalAssets.lyrics}
-            onChange={(v) => onChange("lyrics", v)}
-            onRegenerate={(selectedText) => onRegenerateSection("lyrics", selectedText)}
-            regenerating={Boolean(regenerating.lyrics)}
-          />
+          {assets.lyrics && assets.lyrics.trim().length > 0 && (
+            <LyricsCard
+              lyrics={assets.lyrics}
+              originalLyrics={originalAssets.lyrics}
+              onChange={(v) => onChange("lyrics", v)}
+              onRegenerate={(selectedText) => onRegenerateSection("lyrics", selectedText)}
+              regenerating={Boolean(regenerating.lyrics)}
+            />
+          )}
           <StyleCard
             style={assets.style}
             negativeStyle={assets.negative_style}
diff --git a/src/lib/zip.ts b/src/lib/zip.ts
index 3ebc1b8..266f193 100644
--- a/src/lib/zip.ts
+++ b/src/lib/zip.ts
@@ -65,7 +65,9 @@ export async function buildSongZip(
 ): Promise<Blob> {
   const zip = new JSZip();
   zip.file("Style.txt", buildStyleTxt(assets));
-  zip.file("Text.txt", buildTextTxt(assets));
+  if (assets.lyrics && assets.lyrics.trim().length > 0) {
+    zip.file("Text.txt", buildTextTxt(assets));
+  }
   zip.file("Videodescription.txt", buildYouTubeDescriptionTxt(assets));
   zip.file("Videoprompt.txt", buildVideoPromptTxt(assets));
   return zip.generateAsync({ type: "blob" });