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.
Holding On
Tye Tribbett Lyrics
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I believe you are strong enough
To bring me out, of every storm
And I won't loose faith
In you, you are strong enough
To do whatever it takes
Whatever it takes
And I won't let go
I'll keep holding
I'll keep holding on to you
And I won't let go
Sometimes my problems way me down
And yes my heart gets overwhelmed
But I will hold on
I will hold on
And when I can't control my tears
And when one night seems like a year
I will hold on
I will hold on
And when it seems there is no end
To all the pain and suffering
I will hold on
I"ll still hold on
And I'll, I'll keep holding on to you
And I won't let go
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on to you
And I won't let go
And I'll, I'll keep holding on to you
And I won't let go
I'll keep holding on
I'll keep holding on to you
And I won't let go
I won't let go
I can't let go
Where else would I go
The lyrics to Tye Tribbett's song, "Holding On," are about having faith and trust in a higher power during difficult times. The songwriter expresses his belief that God is strong enough to bring him out of any storm and that he will not lose faith in God's ability to do whatever it takes to help him persevere. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'll keep holding on to you, and I won't let go" as a declaration of the songwriter's unwavering faith and trust in God, even when things seem to be at their worst. The writer acknowledges that sometimes his problems can weigh him down and his heart can become overwhelmed, but he chooses to hold on to his faith and keep believing that God will come through for him. He also recognizes that there may be times when he cannot control his tears or when one night feels like a year, but even then, he will continue to hold on to his faith and allow God to guide him through the pain and suffering.
The lyrics to "Holding On" reflect the challenges and struggles that many people face in their lives, and the songwriter's message of hope and faith resonates with listeners who may be going through their own difficult periods. The song encourages people to keep holding on to their faith and trust in God, even when things seem hopeless, and to believe that better days are ahead. Tye Tribbett's passionate delivery of the lyrics underscores the emotions behind the words, making the song a powerful source of inspiration and encouragement for anyone who is facing adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I will keep holding on
I will persevere through the tough times
I believe you are strong enough
I have faith in a higher power to see me through difficult circumstances
To bring me out, of every storm
To provide a way out of challenging situations
And I won't loose faith
I will maintain my trust and confidence in a higher power
In you, you are strong enough
I believe that the higher power is capable of handling anything that comes my way
To do whatever it takes
To take whatever actions are necessary to resolve difficult situations
And I'll, I'll keep holding on to you
I will hold onto my faith in a higher power
And I won't let go
I will not lose hope during tough times
Sometimes my problems way me down
There are times when my difficulties can be overwhelming
And yes my heart gets overwhelmed
Certain situations can be emotionally exhausting
But I will hold on
Despite these challenges, I will not give up
And when I can't control my tears
There are times when emotions can become too much to bear
And when one night seems like a year
Difficult situations can feel like they're lasting forever
And when it seems there is no end
In moments of despair, it may feel like the pain will never go away
To all the pain and suffering
The sorrow that comes with hardship
I will hold on
Despite everything, I will not give up hope
I'll still hold on
I will continue to persevere through tough times
I won't let go
I will remain steadfast and committed to my faith
I can't let go
No matter how tough the going gets, I cannot give up on hope
Where else would I go
It is only through holding onto hope that I can keep moving forward
Contributed by Alexander R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Footprints in the Sand
One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.
Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,
other times there were one set of footprints.
This bothered me because I noticed
that during the low periods of my life,
when I was suffering from
anguish, sorrow or defeat,
I could see only one set of footprints.
So I said to the Lord,
"You promised me Lord,
that if I followed you,
you would walk with me always.
But I have noticed that during
the most trying periods of my life
there have only been one
set of footprints in the sand.
Why, when I needed you most,
you have not been there for me?"
The Lord replied,
"The times when you have
seen only one set of footprints,
is when I carried you."
Mary Stevenson
Shan Mahogany
I LOVE the last line of this song... "Where else would I go?' ... Like when Jesus asked his apostles if they were going to leave him like everyone else had and they said, Lord where shall we go? You have the words of eternal life! People called them "unlearned" but CLEARLY they were SMART men to stay with Jesus! Now they get to reign with him! Stay with Jesus child of God... One day you will reign with him on earth! Amen.
Harmonee Abraham
Shan Russell Amen. Those words speak life. Thank you ❤
Emmanuel Hunter
Man-o-man this song was on repeat those nights I was going through! This song gave me so much encouragement and it also reminded me where my help comes from.
Linda Ermon
I've been holding on to the words of this song for days now. Tye- speaks what I'm feeling, thank-you Lord for bringing through the passing of my mother and all these other trails/test.
Shan Mahogany
8 years later... Listening to this in 2020. So
needed right now during this time
Isaisha Perry
i love this song.i first heard it at my school last year.the dancers would always dance to this.this is a beautiful song and they did a wonderful job:)
Crystal White
In my opinion, this song should have WAY many views than this. It is a great and encouraging song. I am truly blessed by this song!! Great job Tye!! :)
Linda Ermon
ThIs song is making me be strong through love ones passing and other trails/test. Thank-you God for using Tye-Tribitt.
chalcedony100
I absolutely LOVE this song!!!! I'm just now discovering Tye Tribbett. Where have I been ? :)
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My favourite from him. This song will always be relevant to me.