Welcome Me
Joan Baez · Other Songs - Joan Baez
Devil prophets still hold my hand.
I walked your stillborn streets for hours,
Ethnic echoes spitting out their trials.
I'll be the first to praise the sun,
The first to praise the moon.
The first to hold the lone coyote,
The last to set it free.
Welcome me to a haven given,
It's well received into my open arms.
I ran in my sleep through shaking tremors,
I had the splitting earth echoing in my ears.
I'll be the first to praise the sun,
The first to praise the moon.
The first to hold the lone coyote,
The last to set it free.
Welcome me to the city of angels,
There's a devil monkey laying on our backs.
Where's the heart, where's the bullet for breaking.
Somebody give me a weapon,
A pacifying weapon.
I'll be the first to praise the sun,
The first to praise the moon.
The first to hold the lone coyote,
The last to set it free.
Welcome Me - Joan Baez
Joan Baez's 'Welcome Me' stands as a poignant example of her mid-career folk repertoire, blending acoustic intimacy with the social consciousness that defined her public persona. Recorded during a period where her artistry matured beyond protest anthems into deeply personal storytelling, the track reflects her signature ability to weave narrative and melody into a cohesive whole. As a staple of the American folk tradition, Baez's vocal delivery on this recording captures the warmth and sincerity characteristic of her work, resonating with listeners who appreciate the humanistic core of her music. The song exemplifies her commitment to preserving and interpreting the spirit of folk music while addressing universal themes of connection and acceptance.