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.
Great Is Our God
Tye Tribbett Lyrics
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From the beginning
You loved us first
You gave Your life on a tree
All for me because
I owed You death
But You paid it for me
Great is our God
And great is His love (woo, hey)
Great is our God
And great is His love
Sing it with me, great is
Great is our God
And great is His love (hey, woo)
He is so great
Great is our God
And great is His love, woo
Lift your hands and celebrate His greatness
He is great
He is great, woo
We're unworthy
You are without flaw
Your right has covered our wrong
And You traded us joy for sadness
And beauty for ashes
And now for the rest of our days (hey)
We will say
Great is our God
And great is His love (come on, sing it)
Great is our God
And great is His love (woo, woo)
Come on, great is
Great is our God (yeah, yeah)
And great is His love (woo, great is our God)
Great is our God
And great is His love
Woo, come on
Tim help me out
I have been loved and I have loved (yeah)
But there's no greater love than Yours (oh)
Ever patient, never failing (woo, oh)
Jehovah there's no love like You (sing it with us, yeah)
I have been loved and I have loved (I have loved)
But there's no greater love than Yours (ever patient)
Ever patient, never failing (that's who I know You to be Lord)
Jehovah there's no love like Yours (here we go)
I have been
I have been loved and I have loved (there's no greater love)
But there's no greater love than Yours (never never never)
Ever patient, never failing
Jehovah there's no love like Yours
I have been loved and I have loved
But there's no greater love than Yours
Ever merciful, everlasting (hallelujah)
Jesus, no greater love than Yours (I'm gonna say it like this Tim)
Great is our God (yeah, hey)
And great is His love (yo Tye, I feel like this)
Great is our God, oh (come on, yeah)
Great is His love, oh yes it is
Everybody say
Great is our God (yeah, yeah, yeah)
And great is His love (oh this feels so good, sing)
Great is our God (hallelujah, hey)
You have been so great to me
Great is His love
Great is our God
Yo, this is my testimony, come on
He saved my soul and made me whole, yes He did
Great is His love
And here's my testimony
I thought I was done, thought it was over
He said uh uh, you can start over
Great is our God
He made all things new
You have been so great to me, I love it
You have been so great to me
Words cannot explain how I feel inside (come on)
You are, You are, You are, You are
Everything that I'm not
You are (yes sir)
I'll tell it everywhere I go and everywhere I be
You have been so great to me
Ooh, yeah
He's so great and greatly to be praised
Can't speak for nobody else but
That's who You are to me
Hallelujah to Jesus, woo
Oh, that's who You are to me
Tell 'em bro, You have been so good to me
In the opening verses of Tye Tribbett's song "Great Is Our God," the lyrics reflect a deep gratitude towards God for his sacrificial love and grace. The singer acknowledges that from the very beginning, God loved humanity and demonstrated this love by giving his life on the cross, symbolized by "giving Your life on a tree." The mentioning of owing death but having it paid by God conveys the concept of salvation and redemption through Christ's sacrifice. The imagery of standing in awe of God's grace highlights the overwhelming sense of wonder and thankfulness felt towards the divine.
The chorus repeatedly emphasizes the greatness of God and his love, inviting listeners to join in singing about the magnitude of his attributes. The phrases "Great is our God" and "great is His love" are jubilant declarations of praise, with the inclusion of energetic expressions like "woo" and "hey" adding to the celebratory atmosphere. The call to lift hands and celebrate further signifies a joyful recognition of God's majesty and goodness, urging believers to actively participate in worship.
As the song progresses, the verses delve into themes of unworthiness, forgiveness, and transformation. The lyrics acknowledge human flaws and shortcomings, contrasting them with God's perfection and righteousness. The idea of God trading joy for sadness and beauty for ashes alludes to the transformative power of his love and the redemption he offers to those who seek him. Through these reflections, the singer expresses a sense of humility and gratitude for God's mercy and grace.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics shift to personal testimonies and declarations of faith. The mention of experiencing and recognizing God's unparalleled love, patience, and faithfulness reinforces the deep connection between the individual and the divine. The repeated affirmations of God's greatness and the personal testimony of redemption and renewal serve as a powerful declaration of faith and gratitude, inspiring listeners to reflect on their own experiences of God's goodness and love. Overall, the song "Great Is Our God" serves as a heartfelt expression of adoration, thanksgiving, and testimony towards the greatness of God and his unconditional love.
Line by Line Meaning
From the beginning
Since the start of time
You loved us first
You showed us love before we even knew how to love
You gave Your life on a tree
You sacrificed Your life on the cross
All for me because
Everything You did was for my sake
I owed You death
I deserved punishment
But You paid it for me
You took my place and paid the price
Now I stand in awe of Your grace
I am amazed by Your mercy
Great is our God
Our God is truly magnificent
And great is His love
His love is immense and unconditional
Lift your hands and celebrate His greatness
Raise your hands and rejoice in His glory
We're unworthy
We are undeserving
But there's no greater love than Yours
There is no love more profound than Yours
Ever patient, never failing
Always waiting for us, never giving up
He saved my soul and made me whole, yes He did
He rescued me and restored me completely
Words cannot explain how I feel inside
There are no words to express my deep emotions
Hallelujah to Jesus, woo
Praise be to Jesus with excitement
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brandon Jones, Tye Tribbett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nathanbourjolly8328
Tye knows how to shift an atmosphere in worship so effortlessly! Master of course. Can’t wait to see him at the reunion tour
@Olufems22
All glory to God 🙌🏽🙌🏽
@falamamaxwell8886
Yesh
@joannabmarketing
Yeah, I'm going to go too!! Definitely want to see him and Kirk!
@iamcousinemike1487
This song has that "Prince of Egypt" feel!🙏✊
@AnitaSLane
Love, love, LOVE the ministry of Tye Tribbet. Everyone in my family has a song of his that has brought them through! My children love him! He’s never lost his anointing. He’s consistent throughout the decades! Incredibly gifted and talented! God bless him and his family!
@reginagreen9342
This song is everything! The voices, Tye's whole team, the sounds of the instruments, the lyrics and of course the anointing that's in Tye's voice. Love everything about this!❤
@sherriecampbell4900
It is always such a blessing seeing Tye Tribbett in God's presence. It always a blessing for others as a result. 🙏🏽 🙌🏾
@morayawalls5535
To experience this live was literally life changing
@GrantJolanta
i can IMAGINE!!