Way Maker – English Lyrics

• By: Leeland

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a spiritual journey with Leeland's "Way Maker," a globally resonant worship song that serves as a powerful testament to faith and divine intervention. Through its heartfelt lyrics and accessible structure, this song offers an excellent opportunity to engage with English Christian music. You'll discover how simple, declarative language can convey profound theological truths and inspire a deeper understanding of hope and trust. Its repetitive chorus and clear message make it easy to follow along, learn key vocabulary related to faith and divine attributes, and connect with a song that has touched millions worldwide.

[English]

You are here, moving in our midst

I worship You

I worship You

You are here, working in this place

I worship You

I worship You

You are here, moving in our midst

I worship You

I worship You

You are here, working in this place

I worship You

I worship You

You are

Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper

Light in the darkness, my God

That is who You are

You are

Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper

Light in the darkness, my God

That is who You are

You are here, touching every heart

I worship You

I worship You

You are here, healing every heart

I worship You (Jesus)

I worship You (you turning lives around)

You are here, turning lives around

I worship You

I worship You (You mended every heart)

You are here, mending every heart

I worship You

I worship You

You are

Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper

Light in the darkness, my God

That is who You are

Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper

Light in the darkness, my God

That is who You are

You are

Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper

Light in the darkness, my God

That is who You are

Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper

Light in the darkness, my God

That is who You are (Sing that is who you are)

That is who You are

That is who You are

That is who You are

That is who You are (My Jesus)

That is who You are

That is who You are

That is who You are

That is who You are (My Jesus)

...

Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper

Light in the darkness, my God

That is who You are (Yes it is yeah)

Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper

Light in the darkness, my God

That is who You are

(Let's sing this together, c'mon)

Even when I don't see it, You're working

Even when I don't feel it, You're working

You never stop, You never stop working

You never stop, You never stop working (C'mon)

Even when I don't see it, You're working

Even when I don't feel it, You're working

You never stop, You never stop working

You never stop, You never stop working

Even when I don't see it, You're working

Even when I don't feel it, You're working

You never stop, You never stop working

You never stop, You never stop working

Even when I don't see it, You're working

Even when I don't feel it, You're working

You never stop, You never stop working

You never stop, You never stop working

Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper

Light in the darkness, my God

That is who You are

Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper

Light in the darkness, my God

That is who You are

(Sing that is who you are)

That is who You are

That is who You are

That is who You are

That is who You are

That is who You are

That is who You are

That is who You are

That is who You are

Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper

Light in the darkness, my God

That is who You are

You are

Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper

Light in the darkness, my God

That is who You are

Oh his name is above, his name is above depression

...

His name is above loneliness

Oh his name is above disease, oh his name is above cancer

His name is above every other name, listen listen

That is who You are

That is who You are

That is who You are

That is who You are (Jesus)

That is who You are

That is who You are

That is who You are

That is who You are

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
worship /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/ B1	verb - to show reverence and adoration for a deity noun - the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity
maker /ˈmeɪkər/ A2	noun - a person or thing that makes something
miracle /ˈmɪrəkəl/ B1	noun - a surprising and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore considered to be the work of a divine agency
worker /ˈwɜːrkər/ A2	noun - a person who works
promise /ˈprɒmɪs/ A2	noun - a declaration assuring that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen verb - assure someone that one will definitely do, give, or arrange something; undertake or declare with certainty
keeper /ˈkiːpər/ A2	noun - a person who manages or looks after something or someone
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible adjective - having a considerable amount of light
darkness /ˈdɑːrknəs/ A2	noun - the state of being dark
touching /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/ B1	adjective - evoking a feeling of sympathy or gratitude verb - to come into or be in contact with
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - a hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and dilation
healing /ˈhiːlɪŋ/ B1	noun - the process of making or becoming sound or healthy again verb - alleviate or cure (a person or animal of an illness or injury)
turning /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/ A2	verb - move in a circular direction wholly or partly around an axis or point
lives /laɪvz/ A1	noun - the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death verb - to be alive
mending /ˈmɛndɪŋ/ B1	verb - repair (something that is broken or damaged)
depression /dɪˈprɛʃən/ B2	noun - severe despondency and dejection, typically felt over a period of time and accompanied by feelings of hopelessness and inadequacy.
loneliness /ˈloʊnlinəs/ B1	noun - sadness because one has no friends or company
disease /dɪˈziːz/ B1	noun - a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury.
cancer /ˈkænsər/ B1	noun - a disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.

Key Grammar Structures

• You are here, moving in our midst

  ➔ Present Continuous Tense

  ➔ The phrase "moving in our midst" uses the present continuous tense ("is/are + verb + -ing") to describe an action that is happening right now. It signifies an ongoing presence and activity.

• Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper

  ➔ Noun phrases acting as appositives

  ➔ These are all noun phrases that rename or describe the subject (You). Each phrase – "way maker", "miracle worker", "promise keeper" – expands on who or what the subject is.

• Light in the darkness, my God, That is who You are

  ➔ Demonstrative Pronoun and Relative Clause

  ➔ "That" is a demonstrative pronoun referring back to the qualities described in the previous line (way maker, miracle worker, etc.). "That is who You are" forms a relative clause defining the subject.

• Even when I don't see it, You're working

  ➔ Adverbial Clause of Time/Concession + Present Continuous

  ➔ "Even when I don't see it" is an adverbial clause of time or concession introducing a situation that contrasts with the main clause. "You're working" (You are working) is in the present continuous tense, showing an ongoing action.

• You never stop, You never stop working

  ➔ Present Simple Tense for General Truths/Habits

  ➔ The present simple tense ("stop") expresses a general truth or a consistent characteristic about the subject (You). It implies that stopping is not something that ever happens.

• Oh his name is above depression

  ➔ Preposition of Place (figurative)

  ➔ The preposition "above" is used to indicate that 'His name' has a greater power, importance or influence than 'depression'. It's not a literal physical location, but a figurative one denoting superiority.