Steal Across The Border
Joan Baez · Other Songs - Joan Baez
Kneeling in the moonlight,
gazing on the shore, the girl with the blue bouquet
What if you got it, what you're praying for? Careful what you pray
You turn around, the old way is gone, you wonder how you will carry on
All my pride I will lay aside, I will steal across the border for you
Lying in the dusty shadows of your bed, dreaming on a clear blue sky
Paying for something that you never even did, victim of a time gone by
You turn around, everything has changed,
familiar scenes have been rearranged
All my life I will work and strive, I will steal across the border for you
All my pride I will lay aside, I will steal across the border for you.
gazing on the shore, the girl with the blue bouquet
What if you got it, what you're praying for? Careful what you pray
You turn around, the old way is gone, you wonder how you will carry on
All my pride I will lay aside, I will steal across the border for you
Lying in the dusty shadows of your bed, dreaming on a clear blue sky
Paying for something that you never even did, victim of a time gone by
You turn around, everything has changed,
familiar scenes have been rearranged
All my life I will work and strive, I will steal across the border for you
All my pride I will lay aside, I will steal across the border for you.
Steal Across The Border
Joan Baez's "Steal Across The Border" stands as a poignant testament to her commitment to social justice and folk music activism. Recorded during a period when Baez was deeply engaged with civil rights and anti-war movements, the song reflects the era's urgent call for moral courage and solidarity. The track exemplifies her signature style, blending acoustic instrumentation with lyrics that challenge listeners to confront systemic injustice. As part of her extensive discography, this recording reinforces her legacy as a voice for the marginalized, capturing the spirit of a time when music served as a powerful tool for political expression and community building.