23+ Words that rhyme with lives

Lives is a 2-syllable word with 23 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are chives, fives, hives. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Examples of "lives" in lyrics

See how lives is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Say hi to chocolate t--i f----d lives"
    12 O'Clock w/ Raekwon the Chef — Nasty Immigrants *
  • "Stop and analyze in eighty-five Hawaiian c--e flex three lives"
    12 O'Clock w/ Raekwon the Chef — Nasty Immigrants *
  • "At Kent State, they took four lives"
    3rd Bass f/ Prince Paul — The Gas Face (Remix)

What do these rhymes mean?

chives
perennial having hollow cylindrical leaves used for seasoning cylindrical leaves used fresh as a mild onion-flavored
fives
a game resembling handball; played on a court with a front wall and two side walls
hives
an itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins
ives
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954) United States lithographer who (with

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "lives" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like chives, fives, hives create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "lives" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

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