About the song
Let’s explore the enchanting world of duets with Stevie Nicks and Don Henley’s mesmerizing collaboration, “Leather and Lace.” This timeless ballad, released in 1981, is a beautiful fusion of Nicks’ ethereal vocals and Henley’s heartfelt delivery, creating a hauntingly beautiful musical experience.
Written by Stevie Nicks herself, “Leather and Lace” is a standout track from her debut solo album, “Bella Donna.” With its introspective lyrics and poignant melody, the song showcases Nicks’ songwriting prowess and emotional depth. When Don Henley joined Nicks for a duet rendition, their harmonies elevated the song to new heights, creating a mesmerizing blend of voices that resonated with audiences around the world.
Upon its release, “Leather and Lace” soared up the music charts, earning critical acclaim and commercial success. It reached significant positions on various music charts, including #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. Its timeless appeal and universal themes of love and longing struck a chord with listeners, solidifying its status as a classic duet.
At its core, “Leather and Lace” is a poignant exploration of the complexities of love and relationships. With its haunting melody and evocative lyrics, the song captures the essence of vulnerability and intimacy, inviting listeners to reflect on their own experiences of love and connection.
As you listen to “Leather and Lace,” let yourself be transported to a world of passion and romance, where the intertwining voices of Stevie Nicks and Don Henley weave a spellbinding tale of love’s eternal dance. Allow their soulful harmonies to envelop you in a warm embrace, and let the timeless beauty of this enchanting duet wash over you.
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Lyrics
Is love so fragile and the heart so hollow?
Shatter with words, impossible to follow
You’re saying I’m fragile, I try not to be
I search only for something I can’t see
I have my own life
And I am stronger than you know
But I carry this feeling
When you walked into my house
That you won’t be walking out the door
Still I carry this feeling
When you walked into my house
That you won’t be walking out the door
Lovers forever, face to face
My city, your mountains
Stay with me, stay
I need you to love me, I need you today
Give to me your leather
Take from me my lace
You in the moonlight
With your sleepy eyes
Would you ever love a woman like me?
And you were right
When I walked into your house
I knew I’d never want to leave
Sometimes I’m a strong woman
Sometimes cold and scared and sometimes I cry
But that time I saw you
I knew with you to light my nights
Somehow I would get by
The first time I saw you
I knew with you to light my nights
Somehow I would get by
Lovers forever, face to face
My city, your mountains
Stay with me, stay
I need you to love me, I need you today
Give to me your leather
Take from me my lace
Lovers forever, face to face
My city, your mountains
Stay with me, stay
Well, I need you to love me, I need you today
To give to me your leather
Take from me my lace
Take from me my lace
Take from me my lace