Lyric discussion by Jesus_Freak 

Cover art for The Maker lyrics by Dave Matthews Band

I dont think it is a song about losing your way in religion, but finding your way. The start of the song, he says "I'm a stranger in the eyes of the Maker" and at the end he is NOT a stranger in the eyes of the Maker. as well as other lyrics in the song. i think it is about coming to religion, maybe despite of himself, despite of everything. obviously, i am a deeply religious guy, and song struck a cord within me. i think it is mainly about daves struggle w/ religion, (tho he didnt write it, he chose to sing it multiple times) and is about COMING to God, now leaving.