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.
I NEED U
Tye Tribbett Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
After a move like that there's nothing to do but to celebrate
Ok, I don't know who I'm talking to tonight
I said there's nothing left to do but to celebrate"
I give you glory (hey!)
I give you praise (hey!)
'Cause my enemy (did not triumph)
"I say we're about to seal it with a praise
See I don't know if y'all ready
This is a SOS moment
I need a little room, little room right here"
I give you glory (hey!)
I give you praise (hey!)
'Cause my enemy (did not triumph)
"Anybody ready to bless the Lord in here tonight?
I said, is anybody ready to lose your mind
'Cause the devil lost again?
I need everybody to jump with me when I say"
I give you glory (hey!)
I give you praise (hey!)
'Cause my enemy (did not triumph)
"I need you to look back over your life
Look back over last year
The fact that you're still standing
Is proof that the devil didn't win
Can I do it one more time? (Yeah)
Ya'll help me do it, come on"
I give you glory (hey!)
I give you praise (hey!)
'Cause my enemy (did not triumph)
Are ya'll ready over here? (Yeah)
Are ya'll ready over here? (Yeah)
Ya'll don't sound - are ya'll tired?
Are you ready to praise the Lord?
If the devil did not win
I want you to lose your mind on this song
We're gonna praise Him
We're gonna dance
'Cause we are free tonight
Tell your neighbour I'm free
(I'm free)
Can I do it the last time right here?
Everybody do it with me
Here we go, ya'll ready?
One - two - one - two - three - hey
I give you glory (hey!)
I give you praise (hey!)
'Cause my enemy (did not triumph)
Yeah
I give you glory (hey!)
I give you praise (hey!)
'Cause my enemy (did not triumph)
Yeah
I give you glory (hey!)
I give you praise (hey!)
'Cause my enemy (did not triumph)
So glad the enemy
Did not triumph
So glad the enemy
Did not triumph
So glad the enemy
Did not triumph
So glad the enemy
Did not triumph
So glad the enemy
Did not triumph
Hey
I give you glory (hey!)
I give you praise (hey!)
'Cause my enemy (did not triumph)
Everybody clap - clap - clap - clap
My dance says
I can have it
My dance says
I can possess it
Hey, hey
My dance says
I can have it
My dance says
I can possess it
Ya'll got it
My dance says
I can have it
Ah my dance says
I can possess it
Say it
My dance says
I can have it
My dance says
I can possess it
It's mine, say it
It's mine
Hey
It's mine
My peace
It's mine
My sanity
It's mine
Yes, Sir
My healing
It's mine
My breakthrough
It's mine
Position
It's mine
Ohh
It's mine
Yeah
My dance says
I can have it
My dance says
I can possess it
Hey my dance says
I can have it
My dance says
I can possess it
Now shout it out - whoa!
Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!
Now everybody put your hands on it - clap - clap
Whoo!
Romans sixteen and twenty, it says:
"The God of peace will crush Satan under my feet"
Somebody say the God of peace (the God of peace)
Will crush Satan (will crush Satan)
Under my feet (under my feet)
I need you to get your feet ready up in this building
Whoo!
My dance has crushed Satan
Where?
Under my feet
And I declare
What we gon' declare?
I got victory
My dance said (my dance)
Will crush Satan (will crush Satan)
Under (under my feet)
I declare (I declare)
What you gon' declare?
I got victory
My dance said (my dance)
Will crush Satan (will crush Satan)
Under (under my feet)
Say it now, say it
I declare
What you gon' say?
I got victory
Everybody lift it up
I got victory
Everybody say
I got victory
Everybody say
I got victory
Everybody say
I got victory
Everybody clap your
If you got victory in here tonight
I need you to prove it with your praise
No way, no way
One - two
Everybody praise him
Whoo!
My dance will crush Satan
One - two
My dance
My dance will crush Satan
Under (under my feet)
And I (I)
Declare (declare)
Whoa
I got victory
My dance
Crush Satan (will crush Satan)
Whoo!
Under my feet
And I (I)
Declare (declare)
Who
I got victory
Everybody say
I got victory
Little bit louder now
I got victory
Little bit louder now
I got victory
Little bit louder now
I got victory
Wha!
Ya'll don't sound like you got victory in here
If you got victory, scream
One - two
Scream!
Here we go now
Y'all ready
Here we go now
One - two
One - two
I got victory
I got victory
I got victory
I got victory
I got victory
I got victory
I got victory
I got victory
Whoo!
I got victory
Oh Jesus
I got victory
Jesus
I need my family to come dance with me
I need my family to come dance with me
Get yourself a praise partner
Grab 'em
Grab 'em
And dance with 'em now
Hey!
You better dance
One more time now
One more time now
Ask your neighbour, say
Will you dance with me?
Will you dance with me?
Will you, will you, will you, will you?
I got victory
I got victory
I got victory
I got victory
I got victory
I got victory
The lyrics to Tye Tribbett's song "I Need U" are a celebration of victory over the devil. The song begins with a quote from Tye's father, who advises him to celebrate after a big move. Tye uses this advice and applies it to his spiritual life, stating that there is nothing left to do but to celebrate because his enemy (the devil) did not triumph. He encourages those listening to join him in giving glory and praise to God because of this victorious outcome.
Throughout the song, Tye urges the listeners to have faith that they too have triumphed over their own obstacles. He invites them to jump and dance with him to celebrate this victory, encouraging them to look back over their lives and recognize that they have made it through tough times. Tye also declares that his dance has crushed Satan under his feet, and he encourages his listeners to do the same.
Overall, "I Need U" is a powerful declaration of victory over the devil and an encouragement to celebrate that victory through praise and dance. It is a reminder that no matter what obstacles we face, we can overcome them with faith in God.
Line by Line Meaning
My dad told me
My father advised me
After a move like that there's nothing to do but to celebrate
There's no better way to respond than with a celebration.
Ok, I don't know who I'm talking to tonight
I'm not sure who my audience is tonight.
I said there's nothing left to do but to celebrate
As I said before, the best course of action is to celebrate.
I give you glory (hey!)
I give you praise (hey!)
'Cause my enemy (did not triumph)
I offer you honor and glory, for my enemy did not prevail.
I say we're about to seal it with a praise
See I don't know if y'all ready
This is a SOS moment
I need a little room, little room right here
We're going to finalize our victory with a show of praise, and I'm not sure if everyone is prepared. Please give me some space here.
Anybody ready to bless the Lord in here tonight?
I said, is anybody ready to lose your mind
'Cause the devil lost again?
I need everybody to jump with me when I say
Is anyone willing to honor God tonight? Let's celebrate because the enemy lost again. If you're with me, jump!
I need you to look back over your life
Look back over last year
The fact that you're still standing
Is proof that the devil didn't win
Can I do it one more time? (Yeah)
Ya'll help me do it, come on
Think about your life for a moment, and see that the devil didn't overcome you. You're standing today because you've won. Let's do it again, and sing with me, everyone.
Are ya'll ready over here? (Yeah)
Ya'll don't sound - are ya'll tired?
Are you ready to praise the Lord?
If the devil did not win
I want you to lose your mind on this song
Is everyone here excited and prepared? You don't sound very enthusiastic, though. Let's praise the Lord if the devil didn't win, and I want everyone to dance like crazy to this song.
We're gonna praise Him
We're gonna dance
'Cause we are free tonight
Tell your neighbour I'm free
(I'm free)
Can I do it the last time right here?
Everybody do it with me
Here we go, ya'll ready?
One - two - one - two - three - hey
Yeah
We're going to give praise and dance because we're free tonight. Tell your neighbor how free you are. Can we do it one more time? Everyone sing with me. Here we go. One, two, three.
So glad the enemy
Did not triumph
Hey
Everybody clap - clap - clap - clap
My dance says
I can have it
I can possess it
Hey, hey
Ya'll got it
Ah my dance says
Say it
It's mine, say it
It's mine
My peace
My sanity
Yes, Sir
My healing
My breakthrough
Position
Ohh
Hey my dance says
Now shout it out - whoa!
Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!
Now everybody put your hands on it - clap - clap
Whoo!
It's great the enemy didn't win. Everyone clap your hands now. My dance tells me I can have and claim everything. My peace, sanity, healing, breakthrough, and position are all mine. Say it's yours too. Everyone shout with me now. Now put your hands on it and clap.
Romans sixteen and twenty, it says:
"The God of peace will crush Satan under my feet"
Somebody say the God of peace (the God of peace)
Will crush Satan (will crush Satan)
Under my feet (under my feet)
I need you to get your feet ready up in this building
In Romans 16:20, it says, "The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet." Say the God of peace will crush Satan under my feet. Get ready to use your feet in this place.
My dance has crushed Satan
Where?
Under my feet
And I declare
What we gon' declare?
I got victory
My dance said (my dance)
Under (under my feet)
I declare (I declare)
What you gon' declare?
Say it now, say it
I declare
What you gon' say?
Everybody lift it up
Everybody say
Everybody clap your
If you got victory in here tonight
I need you to prove it with your praise
My dancing has destroyed Satan, under my feet. I declare that I have won. My dancing says so. I declare my victory. Everyone say it. Everyone lift up your praise, and prove you have won.
No way, no way
One - two
Everybody praise him
My dance will crush Satan
My dance
And I (I)
Declare (declare)
Whoa
Crush Satan (will crush Satan)
Who
Little bit louder now
Wha!
Ya'll don't sound like you got victory in here
If you got victory, scream
Scream!
We won't back down. One, two. Everyone, praise him. My dancing will destroy Satan under my feet. My declaration does too. Crush Satan. Who is with me? Louder now. You don't sound like you won yet. If you won, scream with me!
Here we go now
Y'all ready
Oh Jesus
Jesus
I need my family to come dance with me
Get yourself a praise partner
Grab 'em
And dance with 'em now
Hey!
You better dance
One more time now
Ask your neighbour, say
Will you dance with me?
Will you, will you, will you, will you?
Here we go now. Are y'all ready? Oh, Jesus. I need my family to dance together. Get yourself a praise partner and dance with them now. Hey, you better dance! Once more now. Ask your neighbor, "Will you dance with me?"
Lyrics © ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP
Written by: KENNETH SHELTON, JONATHAN NELSON, TYE TRIBBETT, JAMES JOHNSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind