Tye has been making bold declarations and bringing forth change within his music for years with Tye Tribbett & Greater Anointing (“G.A.”), his family and ministry. Together they toured and performed with some of the biggest artists in the secular world including Whitney Houston, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, Luther Vandross, Elton John, Justin Timberlake and Jill Scott to name a few. It was during a consecration period in between their first two albums Life (2004) and Victory Live! (2006), where Tye & G.A. made the decision to focus solely on gospel.
The success of Life was bolstered to the Billboard Top 10 Gospel Album chart with the infectious singles “No Way” and “Everything.” Victory Live! entered the Billboard Top Gospel Album chart at #1, generated the #1 Gospel Radio single, “Victory,” and earned Tribbett two Stellar Award wins and three Grammy nominations — Best Gospel Performance (“Victory”); Best Gospel Song (“Victory”); and Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album. With his third installment Stand Out (2008) entering the Billboard Gospel chart at #1, Tye further propelled the goodness of God with his musical message.
It was within the last year, however, that Tye learned much more about God’s goodness and grace while dealing with the issue of infidelity in his marriage. Tye moved through a dark period that led to thoughts of suicide. It was here when he acknowledged he moved far away from his foundation. Ironically it was sixty day sabbatical from his musical ministry that realigned Tye to focus on his personal ministry with God and his family first. Tye recalls, “I turned away from God and as soon as I turned back around He was ready to receive me, and I learned God does not hold grudges at all.”
On the fiftieth day, Tye received a revelation in Isaiah 43:18-19 “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!” The revelation and acceptance opened Tye’s eyes and behold, God set forth the next phase of change. “The Lord restored [my marriage] for the gospels’ sake, not the gossip’s sake.” The process also consisted of transition with Greater Anointing. “There is a season for everything and no matter how great a season is, the next one is always coming. There was nothing wrong with G.A., it was just time for another season,” proclaims Tye. “I had to release everybody to be who they were called to be.” Tye was clear that the Lord restored his marriage to a new position and with obedience and renewed sensibility, his music would also be restored.
With Fresh Tye is clear, the direction of the music and the ministry changed. “It’s opening a door you never opened before and walking through. It’s unfamiliar and new.” While Tye wrote and produced a majority of the album, he also solicited assistance from a small handful of talented individuals along the way for the very first time. “Fresh,” the first single and title track is a personal testimony. The uptempo celebratory dance jam produced by Pablo Vaillatoro of the Group One Crew sets forth a revived form of worship. Sonically, the pulsating rhythm of techno beats serve as the under-current to Tye’s almost auto-tune laden voice as he sings “you can’t even imagine what God has so fresh.” As Tye further proclaims, “it’s a cry out to God for the frustration of the normal, same ‘ole thing, yet celebrating the newness of life.”
Also from the Group One Crew, Manwell Reyes contributed as a writer and producer with the retro “All For You.” Surrendering to the process of being produced versus being the producer, the track excited Tye with its syncopated drum patterns, because it reaches beyond gospel. “I feel like I can go places I have never gone before- beyond the church walls to expand the brand with other inspirational outlets.”
Tye wrote and produced the first song that came during his lowest point in the wilderness, the aptly titled “Good.” The track gives a youthful approach to praise and worship, with its drum pulses and guitar strums as he simply acknowledges, “I love vertical songs and the God we serve is good.” Another personal song to Tye is the old soul, down home bluesy, “Keep Me.” Inspired by his daughter catching two teenagers kissing on television, Tye provided gentle instruction on content for an age-appropriate audience to his young butterfly. Immediately, John 17 entered into Tye’s spirit, acknowledging “Jesus wants us to pray not to be kept out of this world because His power is shown by how he keeps us while we are in the fire. I can’t keep my daughter, but God can.”
Anointed worship musician Israel Houghton contributes to Fresh with “Champion” and “Most High God (Lude).” For Tye the awesome collaboration expresses the sentiment dearest to him, citing “I love songs that brag about how strong and mighty our God is. I can’t wait to perform that song live.” The anthemic “Champion” takes its big piano as “Most High God (Lude)” simplifies is sounds for his vocal praise.
Both “Your Blood (The Communion Song)” and “Take Over” highlight Men of Standard members Isaac Carree and Lowell Pye respectively. “Your Blood” is a big sounding choir song, while “Take Over” is a song of sanctification. While each song amply reflects surrender to God, the humility present and accounted for is in sheer reverence for God’s greatness and grace.
In the uiet stillness within, “You Alone” simply sounds like a prayer. Inspired by Contemporary Christian Music and the total devotion to the fullness of God, Tye acknowledges, “I want to grow my audience to a more mature worship experience and atmosphere.” Adding “the words ask you to listen to my heart and not just the music because this is something you can pray when speaking of the Lord or speaking to Him” as the simplicity of the chords invoke the worship atmosphere. Subsequently “Holding On” sounds like the letter to God after the prayer. “This song stretches me and opens the door with its inspiration. When life gets hard, everybody needs something to hold on to.”
All sixteen tracks on the candid Fresh album are simple, “I want everyone to be refreshed because there is a cleansing that takes place in worship. Whatever I was known for, I’m adding to it with this CD. I want my heart to be heard and then you will understand.” Purposeful in the acknowledgement of his testimony, Tye Tribbett’s self-professed “compassion package” is based on growing through the storms of life with full transparency acknowledging God can change someone. Tye is pursuing an acting career and becoming more involved with organizations that target bouncing back and moving forward. “I have a greater compassion coming out of a storm because this love I experience from God, and for my wife and His people, is so big because He first loved us. Know that a relationship with God is possible.” And that is fresh.
Anyhow
Tye Tribbett Lyrics
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Plans to prosper, plans to succeed
You know the thoughts You think towards me
And I'm so grateful You love me
I know that when You look at me
You see Your child, You see my need
I know that You will never leave
I trust You, Father, I believe
Your promises are yes and amen
And I believe You will do what You say
My trust in You will not waiver (woo)
My victory is guaranteed 'cause You remain the same
No matter what comes my way (oh)
Hallelujah anyhow (woo, oh, yeah)
Until my night turns to day (oh)
Hallelujah anyhow (oh)
Hallelujah (woo), hallelujah (yeah)
We're fighting in this deadly war
Satan tries to conquer our soul
Through pain, through fear, through stress, through storms
The battle rages on and on
We know that (all things work together), woo, hey
Jehovah (You make all things better), yeah
Your promises (yeah) are yes and amen (yeah)
I believe (yeah) You will do just what You say
My trust in You will not waiver (Lord)
My victory is guaranteed 'cause You remain the same
No matter what comes my way (oh)
Hallelujah anyhow (yes, oh, woo)
Until my night turns to day (oh)
Hallelujah anyhow (oh, hey)
No matter what comes my way
Hallelujah anyhow (oh, woo)
Until my night turns to day
Hallelujah anyhow (woo, yeah)
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Hit keeps coming after hit
Got me thinking maybe this is it
Got this war going on in my mind
Tryna make me think my faith is counterfeit, woah, no
Certain days, it feel like my faith is running low, ah
But it's a mustard seed, so I must believe in what I sow, woo
Sow in tears, what you water will grow
Never fear, it's all under control
The storm is here, but I'm 'sleep on the boat, woo, yes
Everything I went through, I knew I would be blessed, yeah
Tryna pull me down, but I see the mark, so I press, woo
Christ brought me out so many times, why stress? Yee
I'ma sing hallelujah anyhow through the test
Hallelujah (Hallelujah) anyhow
Hallelujah (Hallelujah) anyhow
(Oh)
(Oh)
In Tye Tribbett's song "Anyhow," the singer is expressing his faith in God's plan for his life, even in the midst of trials and tribulations. He acknowledges that God has good plans for him and that God sees him as His child, with all the needs that come with that status. The singer trusts that God will never leave him and that his victory is guaranteed because God's promises are always fulfilled. The song encourages listeners to maintain their faith in the face of adversity, recognizing that God is in control and that "all things work together" for their good.
The lyrics of "Anyhow" are a reflection of Tye Tribbett's personal journey of faith, as the gospel singer has faced his own trials and tribulations, including the death of his mother and the dissolution of his marriage. He has spoken in interviews about the importance of maintaining faith in difficult times and the significance of the message of "Anyhow" to his own life. The song has resonated with listeners around the world, becoming a popular anthem of hope and encouragement in times of trouble.
Line by Line Meaning
I know You have good plans for me
I am aware that You have a plan of success for me.
Plans to prosper, plans to succeed
Your plan is to make me succeed and flourish.
You know the thoughts You think towards me
You are mindful of me and Your thoughts towards me are good.
And I'm so grateful You love me
I am grateful for Your love towards me.
I know that when You look at me
I am certain that when You see me, You recognize the needs I have.
You see Your child, You see my need
You see me as Your beloved child and recognize my needs.
I know that You will never leave
I believe that You will always be with me and never leave me.
I trust You, Father, I believe
I place my confidence in You and believe in You.
Your promises are yes and amen
I am convinced that Your promises are true.
And I believe You will do what You say
I trust that You will fulfill what You have promised.
My trust in You will not waiver (woo)
I will not lose faith in You or doubt Your ability to help me.
My victory is guaranteed 'cause You remain the same
I am sure of victory because You are steadfast and unchanging.
No matter what comes my way (oh)
Despite challenges, hardships, or difficulties,
Hallelujah anyhow (woo, oh, yeah)
I will praise You anyway.
Until my night turns to day (oh)
Until my situation changes and my situation improves,
Hallelujah anyhow (oh)
I will continue to praise You.
Hallelujah (woo), hallelujah (yeah)
I will keep praising You.
We're fighting in this deadly war
We are battling in a life or death conflict.
Satan tries to conquer our soul
The devil is trying to take away or undermine our spiritual essence.
Through pain, through fear, through stress, through storms
We face difficulties and stresses from various sources.
The battle rages on and on
The fight is incessant and ongoing.
We know that (all things work together), woo, hey
I am aware that all things work together for our good.
Jehovah (You make all things better), yeah
I believe You make everything better, Jehovah.
No matter what comes my way (oh)
Despite any circumstances.
I believe You will do just what You say
I trust that You will fulfill Your promises.
My trust in You will not waiver (Lord)
I will not lose faith or doubt Your power.
My victory is guaranteed 'cause You remain the same
I am sure of victory because You are steadfast and unchanging.
No matter what comes my way (oh)
Despite any circumstances,
Hallelujah anyhow (yes, oh, woo)
I will praise You anyway.
Until my night turns to day (oh)
Until my situation improves,
Hallelujah anyhow (oh, hey)
I will continue to praise You.
No matter what comes my way
Despite any circumstances,
Hallelujah anyhow (oh, woo)
I will praise You anyway.
Until my night turns to day
Until my situation improves,
Hallelujah anyhow (woo, yeah)
I will continue to praise You.
Hallelujah, hallelujah
I will keep praising You.
Hit keeps coming after hit
I keep facing one challenge after another.
Got me thinking maybe this is it
I keep thinking that maybe this will be the end.
Got this war going on in my mind
I am going through a mental conflict.
Tryna make me think my faith is counterfeit, woah, no
The enemy is trying to make me doubt my faith.
Certain days, it feel like my faith is running low, ah
Some days I feel like I am running out of faith.
But it's a mustard seed, so I must believe in what I sow, woo
Even if my faith is small, I must hold onto it and believe what I plant will grow.
Sow in tears, what you water will grow
Even though I cry and suffer, I am still watering and nurturing my faith.
Never fear, it's all under control
I should not fear, as everything is under control.
The storm is here, but I'm 'sleep on the boat, woo, yes
I am going through a storm, but I am still at peace and have faith.
Everything I went through, I knew I would be blessed, yeah
Despite what I am going through, I have faith that I will be blessed.
Tryna pull me down, but I see the mark, so I press, woo
The enemy is trying to drag me down, but I persevere because I see the goal.
Christ brought me out so many times, why stress? Yee
Jesus has helped me before, why should I be stressed now?
I'ma sing hallelujah anyhow through the test
I will keep praising You during trials and tests.
Hallelujah (Hallelujah) anyhow
I will praise You anyhow.
Hallelujah (Hallelujah) anyhow
I will praise You anyhow.
(Oh)
(Oh)
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Austyn Tribbett, David Outing, Kaleb Luckett, Tyrone Tribbett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Holistic Olive
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah (hallelujah)
Hallelujah (halle, halle), hallelujah (halle), hallelujah (halle, halle)
I know You have good plans for me
Plans to prosper, plans to succeed
You know the thoughts You think towards me
And I'm so grateful You love me
I know that when You look at me
You see Your child, You see my need
I know that You will never leave
I trust You, Father, I believe, woo
Your promises are yes and amen
And I believe You will do what You say
My trust in You will not waiver (woo)
My victory is guaranteed 'cause You remain the same
No matter what comes my way (oh)
Hallelujah anyhow (woo, oh, yes)
Until my night turns to day (oh)
Hallelujah anyhow (oh)
Hallelujah (woo), hallelujah (yeah)
We're fighting in this deadly war
Satan tries to conquer our soul
Through pain, through fear, through stress, through storms
The battle rages on and on
We know that, woo (all things work together)
Jehovah, woo (You make all things better)
Sing it again, we know that, woo (all things work together), hey
Jehovah, yeah (You make all things better)
Your promises (yeah) are yes and amen (yeah)
I believe (yeah) You will do just what You say
My trust in You will not waiver (Lord)
My victory is guaranteed 'cause You remain the same
No matter what comes my way (oh)
Hallelujah anyhow (yes, oh, woo)
Until my night turns to day (oh)
Hallelujah anyhow (oh, hey)
No matter what comes my way
Hallelujah anyhow (oh, woo)
Until my night turns to day
Hallelujah anyhow (woo, yeah)
Hallelujah, hallelujah
Hit keeps coming after hit
Got me thinkin' maybe this is it
Got this war going on in my mind
Tryna make me think my faith is counterfeit, woah, no
Certain days, it feel like my faith is running low, ah
But it's a mustard seed, so I must believe in what I sow, woo
Sow in tears, what your water will grow
Never fear, it's all under control
The storm is here, but I'm 'sleep on the boat, woo, yes
Everything I went through, I knew I would be blessed, yeah
Tryna pull me down, but I see the mark, so I press, woo
Christ brought me out so many times, why stress? Yee
I'ma sing hallelujah anyhow through the test
Hallelujah (hallelujah) anyhow
Hallelujah (hallelujah) anyhow
Hallelujah (hallelujah) anyhow
Hallelujah (hallelujah) anyhow
GodsChild B4TheWomb
I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 1990 at the age of 4 year's old
I'll be 35 soon
Depressed
Stressed
Crying for sometimes unknown reasons
Mad
Sad
Happy
Suicidal
Asking God why me why do I have to deal with such an emotionally draining condition
I know what we go through are not really for the individual but for other's to help them through
If God can put to death all of my past horrible sins I know without doubt he'll put to death this bipolar disorder
This is an awesome anointed song it speaks directly to the soul
Gamers LIFE
Man im 14 yrs old, I absolutely love this song. That and "we go'n be alright". I sometimes get teased because i play these songs, but it's a small price to pay for the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ🛐🙏🏾
HerHigherCalling
Your praise is your CROWN 👑! I pray your wisdom, covering and strength! The Kingdom is rejoicing!!! Run this race young one! We love you ❤
SAGE 71
You're already matured to know there's a price to pay, don't listen to the voices. God give you strength
TyronTheBarber
Don’t let anyone turn you away from god🙏🏿
Annaiya Jan'ae
God is going to bless you mightily, my bro!!!
Starla Owens
Keep on young man your being a good witness for Christ hallelujah
D. West
“Christ brought me out so many times, why stress?”🙌🏾❤️
Courtney Patterson
That was my favorite part just now looking at the video. How Tye just set back like he ain't stressing at all!!!! Yessssss!!!!
David Caston
So true and this song is a great way to motivate myself matter fact everyone to look forward to blessed and wonderful day’s
Price Money 718
@Courtney Patterson blessings