Yes you would still need to secure a sync license because you are "synchronizing" the IP of a songwriter with a visual component. Granted, the license fee will be pretty low if its just a line or two but a license is needed.
This is also applicable with merch that features lyrics on it...
I worked in the synchronization department of a music publishing company and can confirm the above is correct BUT, as stated there can be a lot of complexities that come with licensing music.
For one, not only do you need a Synchronization license from the affiliated music publisher, you also...
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