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.
CAN'T LIVE
Tye Tribbett Lyrics
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In the sun or even if it's storming God is there
Even in a crowd or if I'm all alone he's still there...still there
There's no place he'll let me go without him cause he's everywhere
& I can't live without you
I can't live
I can't live without you
I can't live without you
I can't live
I can't live without you
I can't live
I can't live
When I'm way up on the mountaintop God is there
& yes when I'm low low low low
Way done in the vally he's still there
I'm grateful for the love you give to me
You've always been there in my time of need
I can't live without you
I can't live
I can't live without you
I can't live
I can't live without you
I can't live
I can't live without you
I can't live
I can't live
Do you remember when your heart was in two
He was right there just to hold you
Are you grateful
Come on are you grateful
Well I remember when my bills were too late & somehow God made a way
I'm grateful he didn't have to do it but I'm grateful
He didn't have to do it but I'm grateful
I'm grateful for the love you give to me
You've always been there in my time of need
I can't live without you
I can't live
I can't live without you
I can't live
I can't live without you
I can't live
I can't live without you
I can't live
I can't live without you
I can't live
I can't live without you
I can't live
I can't live without you
I can't live
I can't live
I can't eat
I can't sleep
I can't move
I can't breathe
I can't walk
I...I can't talk
I can't think
I'm too weak
I can't eat
I can't sleep
I can't move
I can't breathe
I can't walk
I...I can't talk
I can't think
I'm too weak
Tye Tribbett & G.A.'s song "Can't Live" is an emotional ode to the love and support that God provides, emphasizing that He is always there to comfort and guide us, no matter what. The lyrics paint a picture of dependency on God in every aspect of life, from the mundane to the extraordinary, and reinforce the idea that we should be grateful for God's love, which never fades or diminishes.
The opening lines of the lyrics immediately establish the theme of the song: the omnipresent nature of God's love. The singer is acknowledging that every morning, regardless of whether the day is sunny or stormy, God is always there, providing strength and encouragement. The singer is grateful for God's love and support all the time, and this unconditional love from God is what keeps them going.
In the second part of the song, the singer shares personal experiences where God has been there for them, in moments of both triumph and adversity. From the mountaintops to the valleys, God has been a constant presence and has never abandoned the singer. This deep appreciation for God's unwavering dedication comes through clearly in the song's bridge, which repeats the phrase "I can't live without you" over and over again, emphasizing the singer's need for God's guidance and love.
Overall, "Can't Live" is a deeply emotional song that underscores the importance of faith and gratitude. It reminds us that no matter how difficult our situation may be, or how lonely we may feel, we are never truly alone, because God is always there to comfort and guide us.
Line by Line Meaning
Eveytime I wake up in the morning God is there
God is always present, whether it's morning or stormy weather
In the sun or even if it's storming God is there
Regardless of the environment or conditions, God is there
Even in a crowd or if I'm all alone he's still there...still there
God is present in both noisy crowds and in isolation
There's no place he'll let me go without him cause he's everywhere
God is omnipresent and never leaves the artist's side
& I can't live without you
The artist cannot survive without God's presence and love
When I'm way up on the mountaintop God is there
God is part of the singer's successes and highs
& yes when I'm low low low low
Way done in the vally he's still there
Regardless of how low the singer has fallen, God is always present
I'm grateful for the love you give to me
You've always been there in my time of need
The artist is appreciative of God's unwavering support
Do you remember when your heart was in two
He was right there just to hold you
Are you grateful
Come on are you grateful
God was present during the artist's hardships, and the artist reminds the listeners to acknowledge and appreciate His support
Well I remember when my bills were too late & somehow God made a way
I'm grateful he didn't have to do it but I'm grateful
He didn't have to do it but I'm grateful
The artist shares a personal testimony of God's provision and expresses gratitude for it
I can't eat
I can't sleep
I can't move
I can't breathe
I can't walk
I...I can't talk
I can't think
I'm too weak
The singer emphasizes their dependence on God for sustenance and strength.
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