Discover the story of the song > Leather and Lace – Stevie Nicks

The protagonist is talking about how fragile love can be and how easy it is to hurt someone's heart with just words. Even though she is strong, she still has strong feelings for her partner and doesn't want them to leave. The chorus talks about how they are lovers and need each other, with the protagonist asking for her partner's strength (leather) and promising to give up her vulnerability (lace).