The Maker - Acadie Goldtop Edition Lyrics
Daniel Lanois
Lyrics
Black and cold like the night
I stand with arms wide open
I've run a twisted line
I'm a stranger
In the eyes of the maker
I could not see for the fog in my eyes
I could not feel for the fear in my life
From across the great divide
In the distance I saw a light
Walking to me with the maker
My body is bent and broken
By a long and dangerous sleep
I can't work the Fields of Abraham
And turn my head away
In the hands of the maker
Brother John, have you seen the homeless daughters
Standing there with broken wings
I have seen the flaming swords there over east of Eden
Burning in the eyes of the maker
Burning in the eyes of the maker
Burning in the eyes of the maker
Burning in the eyes of the maker
Oh river rise from your sleep
Song & Lyrics Facts
Daniel Lanois' "The Maker" - Acadie Goldtop Edition is a single from his 1989 album of the same name. The song was written and produced by Daniel Lanois, who also played guitar and sang backup vocals on the track.
It features musicians Brian Blade (drums), Daryl Johnson (bass) and Malcolm Burn (keyboards). Released in 1990, it is an alternative rock/folk-rock ballad that has become one of Lanois' most popular songs. The lyrics were written by Daniel Lanois and Malcolm Burn and are about leaving behind a difficult past and embracing a brighter future. With its haunting melody and uplifting message, "The Maker" remains one of Daniel Lanois' most beloved songs. Its lyrics have been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Emmylou Harris and Willie Nelson.