"Nerves of Steel" is the second single from the album The Neon by English synth-pop duo Erasure, released on 11 August 2020.
[3] Andy Bell said: "This is my favorite track from the album, I am truly honored that all our LGBTQIA+ friends were so creative during lockdown and helped us with this joyful video.
Retro Pop described it as a "synth-driven love song at its core, the track sees Andy Bell pine after a potential lover, over Vince Clarke's trademark pulsing beats.
"[7] Stereogum described it as a "patiently pulsing, simmering depiction of that sort of dizzying early love phase.
"[8] SLUG Magazine wrote: "Having the distinction of being the most traditional, Erasure-sounding cut, it has all the elements of single status: upbeat but slightly darker synths, intriguing lyrics and a great vocal performance by Bell.