7+ Words that rhyme with nerves

Nerves is a 2-syllable word with 7 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are preserves, reserves, curves. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

Definition of nerves

noun
  1. an uneasy psychological state; "he suffered an attack of nerves"
  2. control of your emotions; "this kind of tension is not good for my nerves"

Examples of "nerves" in lyrics

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

  • "Put my feet to your hair piece to get on your nerves"
    40 Glocc f/ Sam Scarfo — Where Them Hammers At
  • "Now just hold on cousin bustin and workin on my nerves"
    5th Ward Weebie f/ Ms. Tee — Show U
  • "No joke, I gots to smoke cause it calms my nerves"
    Anybody Killa f/ Velvet J — Charlie Brown

What do these rhymes mean?

preserves
fruit preserved by cooking with sugar
reserves
civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

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

Since "nerves" 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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