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Nerves Lyrics by Bauhaus

In The Flat Field

1980

[Instrumental Intro]

[Verse 1]
Nerve ends tick in flicker-book animation
One eye's closed in fear, anticipation
Will it stay shut? Will it ever open?
What if?
What if?
Nerves

[Verse 2]
Tell-tale tongues lick at seven senses
Brittle spittle sparks, you are defenceless
The fabric of dreams is ripped apart
As you feel the twist of the shadowed dagger
In your pumping heart
Nerves
Oh, oh, oh

[Chorus]
Nerves like nylon, nerves like steel
Nerves like nylon, nerves like steel
Nerves like nylon, nerves like steel

[Verse 3]
A trail of random cutlery cuts a dash in the concrete underpass
Sense of serenity is shattered in the glint of splintered glass
Nerves
Nerves
Nerves, nerves

[Breakdown]
Nerves like nylon, nerves like steel
Nerves like nylon, nerves like steel
Nerves like nylon, nerves like steel
Nerves like nylon, nerves like steel
Nerves like nylon, nerves like steel
Nerves like nylon, nerves like steel
Nerves like nylon, nerves like steel
Nerves like nylon, nerves like steel
Nerves like nylon, nerves like steel
Nerves like nylon, nerves like steel
Nerves like nylon, nerves like steel
Nerves like nylon, nerves like steel
Stop!
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About “Nerves” by Bauhaus

Read the complete lyrics to "Nerves" by Bauhaus from the album "In The Flat Field" in 1980. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock, Gothic Rock, Post-Punk.

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"Nerves" is credited to Bauhaus. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Nerves" appears on "In The Flat Field" in 1980.

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