Steal Away
Johnnie Taylor · Live At The Summit Club [2007]
I wanna steal it (steal it)
Let me see you steal it (steal it)
I've got to see you somehow
Not tomorrow, right now
I know it's late, I can't wait
Come on, steal away
Won't you let me steal it
Don't wanna start thinking
I might change my mind
Everybody's sleeping
Let's not waste any time
I know it's late, I can't wait
Girl, you got to wanna steal it
I know it's wrong
Meeting you this way
There's no other way
That I can be with you
If only your folks
Would approve
Things like this, you and I
Wouldn't have to do, no, no
Steal it, lord, have mercy
I got to steal it
Somebody out there
They wanna steal it
They wanna steal it
I know it's late, I can't wait
Won't you help me steal it
I know it's wrong
Meeting you this way
There's no other way
That I can be with you
If only, if only, if only
Your folks would approve
Things like this, we
Wouldn't have to do, no
I won't tell
I won't tell nobody else
I'm gonna keep it to myself
I know it's late
Don't you hesitate
Come on and steal away
Let me steal your love
i know alot of folk out there trying to criticize me
But you would be doing
The same thing that I'm doing
Everybody wanna steal away
Lord, please don't criticize me
I'm trying to steal a little love
Don't you want to steal away
Don't you want to steal away
Don't you want to steal away
Steal Away
Johnnie Taylor's 'Steal Away' stands as a testament to her mastery of the soul ballad, blending gospel-infused vocal technique with a lush, orchestral arrangement. Recorded for the 2007 live album 'Live At The Summit Club,' the track captures her signature ability to weave emotional depth with rhythmic precision, drawing from a legacy that spans decades of influential recordings. The song exemplifies her unique style, where smooth phrasing meets powerful delivery, creating an atmosphere of intimate longing that resonates across generations of soul music listeners. As part of her extensive discography, this performance highlights her enduring impact on the genre, showcasing a recording that remains a pivotal example of her artistry in a live setting.

