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.
Everything Will Be Alright
Tye Tribbett Lyrics
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You feel like nothing's changed since the night before
You see the same bills sitting there on the table
And no doubt the same food in the refrigerator
You say to yourself there's nothing in-store for this day
So what's the use of me waking up anyway
But hold your head up high, God is on your side
Be encouraged
Everything will be alright
So you finally get up and say I'll just ignore what I feel
So you get dressed, walk out the house, but you forgot
There's a boot on your wheel
Ladies and Gentlemen I understand what you feel when life gets like that
'Cause I've been there to and let me tell you, there ain't no pain that hurts like that
But you've got to remember though your life seems unfair
That He won't put more on you than you can bear
But hold your head up high, God is on your side
Just dry your eyes and know God's made a way
Be encouraged
Everything will be alright
(Vamp)
Alright, it will be alright
Alright, alright, alright
The lyrics of Tye Tribbett's song "Everything Will Be Alright" speak about the struggles and difficulties we face in life, which often leave us feeling hopeless and defeated. The opening verse describes a sense of monotony and frustration that comes with waking up to the same problems day after day, such as overdue bills and a lack of excitement or purpose. The singer is tempted to give up and stay in bed, convinced that there's no point in facing another disappointing day.
However, the chorus and subsequent verse remind the listener that they are not alone in their struggles. God is present and working on their behalf, even if they cannot see or feel it at the moment. The lyrics urge the listener to keep going and find hope in the knowledge that things will eventually get better. The song acknowledges that life can be hard, but it encourages the listener to persevere because their situation is temporary, and eventually, everything will be alright.
Overall, the song is a message of reassurance and comfort for anyone experiencing stress and anxiety. It acknowledges that life can be overwhelming at times, but it also emphasizes the power of faith and the importance of trusting that better days are ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes you hate waking up in the morning
On some days, you dislike waking up from sleep in the morning.
You feel like nothing's changed since the night before
You feel like your life has not changed since the last night.
You see the same bills sitting there on the table
You observe the exact identical bills lying there on the table as yesterday.
And no doubt the same food in the refrigerator
You are pretty sure that the food that was in the fridge yesterday is still in it today.
You say to yourself there's nothing in-store for this day
You talk to yourself saying that there is nothing special for this day.
So what's the use of me waking up anyway
You wonder what is the point of waking up today.
But hold your head up high, God is on your side
Even when things seem tough, keep faith because God is with you.
Just dry your eyes and know God's made a way
Try to stop crying and realize that God has already paved a way for you.
Be encouraged
Stay positive and keep hope because there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Everything will be alright
Believe that eventually, everything will become okay.
So you finally get up and say I'll just ignore what I feel
You convince yourself to ignore how you feel about the situation and still get up.
So you get dressed, walk out the house, but you forgot
You dress up and leave the house, but unfortunately forgot one thing...
There's a boot on your wheel
Someone put a clamp on your car's wheel so that you can't move your vehicle.
Ladies and Gentlemen I understand what you feel when life gets like that
The singer relates to how you feel when life puts you in such a situation.
'Cause I've been there to and let me tell you, there ain't no pain that hurts like that
As the singer has also undergone similar situations, he knows there is no hurt more painful than that.
But you've got to remember though your life seems unfair
Although life may seem unjust, you must keep in mind that...
That He won't put more on you than you can bear
God will only give you the amount of pain or hardships that you can bear.
(Vamp) Alright, it will be alright Alright, alright, alright
The repetition of 'alright' in the chorus helps to enforce the belief that everything will eventually become alright.
Contributed by Madison B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.