He started as a calypso singer under the name Lord Creator. With his move to Jamaica in the late 1950s, he recorded his first big hit, Evening News, in 1959 with Fitz Vaughan Bryan's big band. In 1962, he recorded Independent Jamaica, which became the official song marking Jamaica’s independence from the British Empire on August 6, 1962. That song was also the first record on Chris Blackwell’s newly founded Island Records label in the United Kingdom. (Island 001). In 1963, Don't Stay Out Late, produced by Vincent Chin, became a huge hit in Jamaica.
In 1964, he had a hit with Big Bamboo, produced by Coxsone Dodd with Tommy McCook on saxophone. After Little Princess in 1964, he recorded a calypso album, Jamaica Time, on Studio One. It included calypso classics like Jamaica Farewell and Yellowbird, as well as a cover of Bob Dylan's Blowing in the Wind.
His next album, Big Bamboo, was recorded at Dynamic Studios sometime after 1969, when the studio was established by Byron Lee. Carlton Lee, who is otherwise unknown, is listed as the producer.
Creator’s biggest hit was Kingston Town, recorded in 1970 for producer Clancy Eccles which is a reggae version of his 1964 ska tune King & Queen (Babylon). After that, Lord Creator virtually disappeared from the music scene.
In 1977, he recorded Life, a rerecording of his 1969 song, Such is Life, at The Black Ark for Lee "Scratch" Perry.
In 1989, the British group UB40 recorded Kingston Town. There is a story that after this, Eccles saw Creator, who had become homeless and destitute, on a Kingston street. When Eccles called out to him, Creator fled thinking Eccles had come to collect $30 he owed him. Eccles chased him down and told him UB40 had recorded Kingston Town and that Creator had earned substantial royalties. With the money he earned in royalties, Creator revitalized his life and career. He appeared in oldies shows in Jamaica, and toured Japan.
King & Queen
Lord Creator Lyrics
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Measured out the universe and You made me
Echoes of the voice that called the worlds to be
Reach throughout the ages and now speak to me
You′re my Creator King
You who made the valleys and the skies
Displayed Your love on far horizons and before my eyes
Called them all by name and now You whisper mine
You're my Creator King
Who am I that You are mindful of me? Yeah
Who am I that You sent Your love on me?
You′re my Creator King
You who made the darkness and the light
Sun and moon to watch the day and guard the night
The hand that stretched the Heavens like a canopy
Reaches down to cover and watch over me
You're my Creator King
Who am I? Who am I that You are mindful of me?
Who am I that You sent Your love on me?
Who am I that You are mindful of me?
Who am I that You sent Your love on me? Yeah
You're my Creator King, You′re my Creator King
You′re my Creator King, You're my Creator King
Lord Creator's song "King & Queen" expresses the wonder and awe of an individual in the presence of the divine. The song acknowledges the vastness of God's creation and His power in creating every aspect of the world. The opening lines, "You who made the mountains and the sea/Measured out the universe and You made me," illustrate the breadth of God's creation and His role as the Creator. The song goes on to describe God's love and care for humanity, highlighting how even in the midst of God's expansive creation, He is still mindful of each individual. The lines, "Who am I that You are mindful of me?/Who am I that You sent Your love on me?" express the awe and gratitude that comes in realizing that God cares for each person individually.
The song also emphasizes the idea of God as a King, with lines such as "You're my Creator King" and "You're my Creator King, You're my Creator King." God is depicted as a ruler who watches over and protects His people. The idea of cover, warmth, and protection are expressed in the lines, "The hand that stretched the Heavens like a canopy/Reaches down to cover and watch over me."
Overall, "King & Queen" is a song that celebrates the power, love and care of God, as well as the individual's place in the divine's creation. The lyrics express a sense of humility and reverence in the presence of the divine.
Line by Line Meaning
You who made the mountains and the sea
You have created everything, from the highest mountains to the deepest sea.
Measured out the universe and You made me
You measured and created the vast universe, but also took the time to create me.
Echoes of the voice that called the worlds to be
The power of Your voice that called the world into existence, still resonates today and speaks to me.
Reach throughout the ages and now speak to me
Your message and love has been passed down through the ages and now speaks to me as well.
You're my Creator King
You are not just a creator, but a King who rules over all things, including me.
You who made the valleys and the skies
From the beautiful valleys to the boundless skies, You have created everything in perfect harmony.
Displayed Your love on far horizons and before my eyes
Your love and care is displayed in the farthest reaches of the horizon and is ever-present before my eyes.
You who lit the stars and set the dawn in time
You have set the cosmos into motion by lighting up the stars and starting each day with the dawn of a new morning.
Called them all by name and now You whisper mine
You have named and brought order to the vast universe and yet take the time to whisper my name with love.
Who am I that You are mindful of me? Yeah
I am so small in comparison to Your vast creation and yet You still take notice of me and care for me deeply.
Who am I that You sent Your love on me?
I am grateful that You have sent Your love to me, even though I am not worthy of it.
You're my Creator King
You are not just a creator or a king, but both to me personally.
You who made the darkness and the light
You have created everything, including both the darkness and light in this world.
Sun and moon to watch the day and guard the night
The sun and moon, both created by You, watch over us during the day and guard us during the night.
The hand that stretched the Heavens like a canopy
Your hand has stretched out the Heavens like a canopy, providing shelter and protection for all.
Reaches down to cover and watch over me
Your hand not only protects the entire world but also reaches down to watch over me personally in each and every moment.
You're my Creator King
You are the one who created the world and rules as King, but also care for me on a personal level.
Who am I? Who am I that You are mindful of me?
I cannot fathom the reason for why You would care for me, such a small and insignificant being in the grand scheme of the universe.
Who am I that You sent Your love on me?
I fail to understand why You would show Your love to me, but I am grateful for it nonetheless.
You're my Creator King, You're my Creator King
You are my Creator and my King, there is no one else that can compare to You.
Contributed by William V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@33Boz
lord creator is a king
@MadMrMeister
Brill!
@blacklava4978
Listen to the lyrics, its essentially the same song, just a little more up beat version. Both lovely.