71+ Words that rhyme with upstairs
Upstairs is a 2-syllable word with 71 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are affairs, backstairs, downstairs. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of upstairs
- adverb
- on a floor above; "they lived upstairs"
- with respect to the mind; "she's a bit weak upstairs"
- adjective
- on or of upper floors of a building; "the upstairs maid"; "an upstairs room"
1 syllable
2 syllables
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Examples of "upstairs" in lyrics
See how upstairs is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"No doubt, son, just come with me upstairs"
9th Prince f/ Islord — Height of the Recession -
"Is in the arms of the man upstairs"
Amil — Smile 4 Me -
"In bended knee prayers to the man upstairs"
Bronze Nazareth — Bended Knee to the Man Upstairs
What do these rhymes mean?
- affairs
- matters of personal concern; "get his affairs in order" transactions of professional or public interest
- backstairs
- secret and sly or sordid; "backstairs gossip"; "his low backstairs cunning"- A.L.Guerard; "backstairs intimacies
- downstairs
- on a floor below; "the tenants live downstairs" on or of lower floors of a building
- tears
- the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
- unawares
- without forethought or plan; inadvertently; "came upon the diamond unawares" suddenly and unexpectedly
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "upstairs" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like affairs, backstairs, downstairs create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "upstairs" 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.