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 Want More
Tye Tribbett Lyrics
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Yeah
If you want it all back jup to your feet right now
For the kingdom suffers violence
But the violent taketh taketh be force
Lets go
Yeah
We gonna take it back
I want it all back
I want it all back
I want it all back
I want it all back
You may have though you won that last round
You may have laughed ('cause) I almost fell down
Maybe you think I give up easy
But it's not over I got more in me
You thought I stopped you thought I sat down
But I am standing you made me mad now
You got somethings I think you owe me
I've come to get back everything that you stole
I want it all back
I want it all back
I want it all back
I want it all back
You hit me hard I should be knock out
Things I've been through don't even wanna talk about
You crossed the line (this time) you violated me
I want revenge (I want everything back from) A to Z
The battles not mine the battle is the Lord's
In the name of Jesus I'm taking it be force
I want it all back
I want it all back
I want it all back
I want it all back
I want it all back
I want it all back
I want it all back
I want it all back
If you only knew what I was gonna be
After the storm you wouldn't have even bothered
If you only knew what I was gonna be
After the storm you wouldn't have even bothered
If you only knew what I was gonna be
After the storm you wouldn't have even bothered
If you only knew what I was gonna be
After the storm you wouldn't have even bothered
Devil if you only knew what I was gonna be after the storm
You wouldn't have even bothered me
Yeah
(But now I'm) stronger
(And I got more) power
(I'm a little bit) wiser
(And I got more) strength
(I got thee) anointing
(Got God's) favor
(And we're still) standing
I want it all back
(Man give me my stuff back)
Give me my stuff back
Give me my stuff
Give me my stuff back
I want it all
Give me my stuff back
Give me my stuff
Give me my stuff back
I want it all
I want that
I want that
I want that
I want that
What about your family and all your self-esteem even your destiny? (I want that)
What about the joy you tasted & the time you wasted do you want it back? (I want that)
What about your place in God & all your faith in God even the ways of God (I want that)
What about your hopes & dreams & your communiies even your kids and teens? (I want that)
I want that
I want that
I want that
I want that
What about your family and all your self-esteem even your destiny? (I want that)
What about the joy you tasted & the time you wasted do you want it back? (I want that)
What about your place in God & all your faith in God even the ways of God (I want that)
What about your hopes & dreams & your communiies even your kids and teens? (I want that)
I want that
Want that
Want that
Want that
I want it all back
The lyrics of Tye Tribbett's song "I Want It All Back" speak of reclaiming everything that the devil has stolen from our lives. The opening lines talk about taking action to start the process and bring back what we have lost. The next few lines suggest that carrying out this process may require a fight because the devil is always trying to stand in our way. But the power of Jesus Christ in us makes us unstoppable, so we have to take it back by force. As the song progresses, the lyrics talk about experiencing setbacks, difficulties, and challenges, but we should refuse to give up because we still have more in us. The song also speaks of paying attention to everything we have lost and not giving up on our hopes and dreams.
Overall, the message of the song is about reclaiming the things that the devil has stolen from us, whether it is our family relationships, destiny, joy, time, faith in God or aspirations. The lyrics call out to God for help while we take the steps towards the life we want to have. Hence, the song encourages everyone to keep pushing and strive for a better life.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on
Inviting someone to take affirmative action
Yeah
Expressing enthusiasm or agreement
If you want it all back jup to your feet right now
Encouraging people to stand up and take action to reclaim what they have lost
For the kingdom suffers violence
Noting that struggles are part of life's journey
But the violent taketh taketh be force
Debating that sometimes, you have to take action to regain what you've lost
Lets go
Encouraging people to move forward with purpose
We gonna take it back
Asserting that they will regain the things they have lost
Somebody scream
Encouraging people to show enthusiasm
I want it all back
Expressing a desire to recover lost possessions and abilities
You may have though you won that last round
Noting that the opponent had a temporary victory
You may have laughed ('cause) I almost fell down
The opponent may have thought they had the upper hand
Maybe you think I give up easy
The opponent may have thought they were not persistent
But it's not over I got more in me
Asserting that they have a lot to give
You thought I stopped you thought I sat down
The opponent may have thought they had given up
But I am standing you made me mad now
Asserting that they have been provoked into action
You got somethings I think you owe me
The opponent has taken something that is rightfully theirs
I've come to get back everything that you stole
Asserting that they will regain the things they have lost
You hit me hard I should be knock out
Acknowledging the strength of the impact of the loss
Things I've been through don't even wanna talk about
The pain has been so intense that they don't even want to talk about it
You crossed the line (this time) you violated me
The opponent has gone beyond what is acceptable
I want revenge (I want everything back from) A to Z
Expressing a desire to reclaim everything that they have lost
The battles not mine the battle is the Lord's
Believing that the fight is supernatural
In the name of Jesus I'm taking it be force
Calling upon Jesus to give them strength and to overcome the opponent
If you only knew what I was gonna be
Insinuating that the opponent doesn't know how strong they can be
After the storm you wouldn't have even bothered
The opponent wouldn't have even tried to take what they have
Devil if you only knew what I was gonna be after the storm
Addressing the enemy
Yeah
Expressing enthusiasm or agreement
(But now I'm) stronger
Asserting that they are now stronger than before
(And I got more) power
Asserting that they have more strength
(I'm a little bit) wiser
Asserting that they have more wisdom
(And I got more) strength
Asserting that they have more strength
(I got thee) anointing
Believing that God has given them power
(Got God's) favor
Believing that God is on their side
(And we're still) standing
Although they have suffered loss, they have not been defeated
Man give me my stuff back
Asserting that they want their possessions back
Give me my stuff back
Repeating their desire
Give me my stuff
Asserting their belief that their things have been taken
I want it all
Asserting that they want everything that was taken from them
What about your family and all your self-esteem even your destiny? (I want that)
Asking the opponent to return everything that has been loss, including emotional and spiritual aspects
What about the joy you tasted & the time you wasted do you want it back? (I want that)
Asking them to return the things that have brought joy and the time that has been wasted
What about your place in God & all your faith in God even the ways of God (I want that)
Asking them to return spiritual aspects of their life
What about your hopes & dreams & your communiies even your kids and teens? (I want that)
Asking them to return the things that are important to their community and future generations
Want that
Repeatedly expressing their desire for these things to be returned
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Written by: David Steen
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Heal the Nations
the lyrics
There's a place where I can go in You and can't be found
Lost in Your presence as I stand on Holy ground
A place in Glory where I hear the angels sing
And lay before You in reverence to you King
I won´t be satisfied until I reach new heights
I `ll just keep climbing till I touch Your heart
Cause I want more, I want more
There's a fire bruning that I can't even describe
one that is burning to know more of You oh God
So I seek you my journey's not complete
Until I find that place that You designed for me
I won´t be satisfied until I reach new heights
I `ll just keep climbing till I touch Your heart
Cause I want more, I want more
Just like the deer that pants the water from the stream
My soul is hungry and is thirsty for a drink
So fill my cup and let Your waters overflow
cause I won't go till you bless my soul
Cause I want more, I want more
////Unleash Your Holy cloud as we release the sound
And let it fill this room, cause we want more////
(//We want more of You// //Gotta have more of You//)
//// I want more, I want more////
///////We gotta have more,
gotta have more
gotta have more
gotta have more //////// (8times)
We gotta have more
We need you we need you
can't make it without You
We gotta have more
I'll forever be chasing after You
Ashley Barnes
Very unique and creative! One thing I love about Tye and his music is that he’s not the status quote.....not the typical gospel, its New, different, but it’s true worship and that’s why his music and altogether person that he is has captured us the worshippers! We love you here in NY. Gotta have more, thank you Lord!
Shalaya Davis
The people who don't like this obviously haven't listened to him since the Victory album. His music has always been theatrical and diverse.
Da'dra Greathouse
Shalaya Davis Very true. Tye has always been theatrical and diverse. The fact that his voice wasn't on the verses and chorus gave this song a totally different feel. Had Tye sang the entire song, it would have seemed more familiar to his fans. But, the music, musicianship and arrangement are very signature Tye.
guitargeekette
I thought the same LOL...In fact, he was theatrical and diverse from before the Victory album so...have they even listened to Tye's stuff???
Shalaya Davis
Da'dra Greathouse yeah very true! That's probably what's kind of throwing people off. It's such a beautiful song though, one of his best.
Shalaya Davis
guitargeekette tbh victory is the earliest album I know of. I know he toured with Justin Timberlake and wrote for Common but I didn't know he had an album out during that time.? That's awesome. But yeah they probably only heard If He Did It Before.
guitargeekette
There was "Life" before Victory. If I'm not mistaken, he had some stuff from back in the 90s too...
Tom Jeinkins
I can feel the anointing from this song just dripping. This is my heart's sentiment to God: God, I don't care what the issue or circumstance is, God I want more of you. Times of spiritual refreshing are here!!! Tasha said, I consciously pursue your presence, and that's what I want to do God. Speak to me from beyond the portals of glory father. Yesssssss Lord!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 👐
#GloryMomentsWithTheKing!
Nakieshia Fullington
In order to appreciate this song you have to understand the meaning of the words. He's creating an atmosphere to take us on a journey deeper within ourselves. Gospel music is more than a sound it is a ministry. I know I need more. 💙💙💙💙!!! Amen.
Shannon
This is my 1st time hearing this song and I love it I WANT MORE AND MORE OF GOD.