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.
Greater Than
Tye Tribbett Lyrics
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Our God He performs miracles
Our God can bring light out of darkness
And our God He can breath life into death
so tell me, who can stand against us
If our God is for us
Nothing in this world could ever win
Our God can take disease from the body
Our God can make a broken heart whole
Our God can settle the storm in the mind
And whatever is wrong only He can make it right
Who can stand against us
If our God is for us
Who can stand against us
If our God is for us
Who can stand against us
If our God is for us
Nothing in this world could ever win
He's greater
He's greater
He's greater
He's greater
He's greater
He's greater
Greater than anything
He's greater
He's greater
He's greater
He's greater
He's greater
He's greater
Greater than anything
He's greater
He's greater
He's greater
He's greater
He's greater
He's greater
Greater than anything
He's greater
He's greater
He's greater
He's greater
He's greater
He's greater
Greater than anything
Consciously degraded to be praised
From the rising of the sun he's still the same
Consciously degraded to be praised
From the rising of the sun he's still the same
Greater than anything
Greater than anything
Greater than anything
Greater than anything
Greater than anything
Our God He's great
Our God He's great
Our God He's great
Our God He's great
Our God He's great
Our God He's great
The lyrics to Tye Tribbett's song "Greater Than" are a powerful declaration of faith and praise to God. The first verse speaks of God's ability to perform the impossible and work miracles. The second verse speaks of His power to heal and restore brokenness. The chorus emphasizes that nothing in this world can defeat us if God is on our side because He is greater than anything. The bridge emphasizes that God is worthy of praise and honor, and that He remains the same always.
The song encourages listeners to have faith in God's power in the face of adversity. It highlights the idea that God is able to do the impossible and that we should recognize and appreciate these miraculous works. Additionally, the song emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's greatness and praising Him for who He is.
Overall, "Greater Than" is an uplifting and empowering song that encourages listeners to have faith in God's omnipotence. The lyrics remind us that, no matter what we may be facing, God is greater than any obstacle, and we can trust Him to guide us through.
Line by Line Meaning
Our God does the impossible
Our God is capable of achieving things that seem impossible to us.
Our God He performs miracles
Our God has the ability to perform impressive and extraordinary feats that defy the laws of nature.
Our God can bring light out of darkness
Our God can take situations that appear dark, negative, and hopeless and bring hope, positivity, and light into them.
And our God He can breath life into death
Our God can give life and vitality to something that is dead and lifeless.
so tell me, who can stand against us
Given what we know about the power of our God, who has the ability to successfully fight against us?
If our God is for us
If our God is on our side, supporting and defending us.
Nothing in this world could ever win
If we have the support of our God, there is no obstacle or opponent that can ultimately overcome us.
Our God can take disease from the body
Our God is capable of curing diseases and promoting healing in the human body.
Our God can make a broken heart whole
Our God can heal emotional wounds and restore mental and emotional well-being.
Our God can settle the storm in the mind
Our God can calm and quiet the inner turmoil and chaos that can arise in a person's mind and spirit.
And whatever is wrong only He can make it right
The power to rectify and resolve any problem or issue can only come from our God.
He's greater
Our God is more powerful, wiser, and more capable than anything or anyone else in existence.
Consciously degraded to be praised
Our God intentionally humbles himself so that we may exalt and praise him.
From the rising of the sun he's still the same
Our God is constant, reliable, and unchanging, no matter the time of day or circumstance.
Our God He's great
Plain and simple, our God is great in every aspect.
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Sharhonda Johnson
Yes go Tye Tribbett great song. Greater Than is a very inspirational uplifting spiritual encouraging worshipping song. I love it listening on Thurs 7-27-2023. You Tube Music brought me here.
JNell W
Amen! Hallelujah!!!!❤❤❤🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏🎉🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊🎊
Rose Wood
What a lovely song!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Lorice's Land🫶🏽
Praise god❤
Twannetta Rogers
Hallelujah To God Be The Glory
king Elite
MY SONG!
Micah D
Tye tribbett - Greater Than and this is my favorite song 🎵.
Otetubi Oluwapelumi
Zacardi Cortez is so incredible 🔥💯🎉
JASON DAVID
There is nobody greater than God
Nobody has more power than God
No one deserves the glory, but God does
There no one higher than God
Nobody deserves worship, but God does
GOD IS GREATER THAN ANYTHING
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Marcia Barrow
Hallelujah