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.
It's Time Now
Tye Tribbett Lyrics
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Give me a few minutes then you can leave
It may be a lot or it may be a few
You know there is a God around
Grandma used to take you to the church downtown
But you where young & grandma made you do it
Some of ya'll paid attention some slept right through it
For you to turn back to God
Please turn back to God
Life gets so heavy at times
Troubles add up to the mountain high
There's no way that you can get around them
So put your trust in God & not in man
In your heart you know that God is real
You know that he can save & he can heal
So don't front on what you know is true
Cause right now God is watching you
It's time now no betta time than now
For you to turn back to God
Please turn back to God
Just one more verse & then I'm through
Don't wanna get on your nerves but I really am concerned about you
I want you to make it to heaven
Instead of wasting time down here just having fun
Just look at the signs of times
Terrorists & wars everywhere not to mention crime
Jesus is coming back so soon
I betcha heard that from your grandma too
It's time now no betta time than now
It's time now no betta time than now
It's time now no betta time than now
It's time now no betta time than now
Won't you please give
God a chance & your life he will enhance yeah
No betta time than now
Yes I know you've had some pain but turn to God don't go insane yeah
No betta time than now
So how long will you live that life whatevers wrong just get it right yeah
No betta time than now
Don't deny the way you feel god id real yes he's real yeah
No betta time than now
It's time now no betta time than now
For you to turn back to God
Please turn back to God
The song It's Time Now by Tye Tribbett & G.A. is a passionate call for listeners to turn back to God. The lyrics begin by acknowledging that some listeners may have been brought to church by a family member in the past but may not have paid attention or fully understood the message. However, the song urges that now is the time to turn to God and put faith in Him.
The lyrics also acknowledge that life can be difficult and overwhelming, with problems piling up like a mountain. But, the song reminds listeners to trust in God rather than relying solely on humans for help. It emphasizes the knowledge that God can save and heal, and urges listeners to not deny what they know to be true.
The chorus repeats the message that there is no better time than now to turn back to God. The song ends with the plea to give God a chance and enhance one's life by turning to Him.
Overall, the song It's Time Now is a powerful reminder of the importance of faith and turning to God during difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Excuse me can I talk to you please
May I have moment of your time to discuss something with you?
Give me a few minutes then you can leave
Please allow me a short period to speak, and then you may go.
It may be a lot or it may be a few
The length of what I have to say is not certain, it could be either long or short.
You know there is a God around
You are aware that there is a higher power present in the world.
Grandma used to take you to the church downtown
In the past, your grandmother would bring you to the local church.
But you where young & grandma made you do it
You were young at the time and only attended because of your grandmother's influence.
Some of ya'll paid attention some slept right through it
Some individuals paid attention to the religious teachings they were exposed to, while others were not attentive.
Life gets so heavy at times
Existence can become onerous and burdensome at occasions.
Troubles add up to the mountain high
Adversities gradually compound until it becomes an insurmountable obstacle.
There's no way that you can get around them
It is impossible to evade or bypass these difficulties.
So put your trust in God & not in man
Rely, confide, and have faith in divinity instead of mankind.
In your heart you know that God is real
You are aware that a divine existence is valid within your heart.
You know that he can save & he can heal
You acknowledge that God has the ability to heal and save individuals.
So don't front on what you know is true
Do not ignore or deny the veracity of what you know to be factual.
Cause right now God is watching you
At this moment, the divine being is observing your actions and thoughts.
Just one more verse & then I'm through
I will only speak for one more verse, and then I will end my message.
Don't wanna get on your nerves but I really am concerned about you
I do not intend to annoy or irritate you, but I am genuinely worried about your well-being.
I want you to make it to heaven
I desire for you to attain entry into paradise after death.
Instead of wasting time down here just having fun
Rather than spending all of your time frivolously, partying on Earth.
Just look at the signs of times
Examine the indications or omens that demonstrate what is happening in the world currently.
Terrorists & wars everywhere not to mention crime
Terrorism and warfare are present throughout the globe, in addition to an increase in criminal activity.
Jesus is coming back so soon
The return of Jesus to Earth is imminent.
I betcha heard that from your grandma too
It is likely that your grandmother also spoke about the second coming of Jesus.
Won't you please give
I implore you to participate in and follow.
God a chance & your life he will enhance yeah
Take a risk and trust in God; he will improve and elevate your existence.
Yes I know you've had some pain but turn to God don't go insane yeah
I understand that you have encountered hardship, but do not lose your mind; instead, turn to God.
So how long will you live that life whatevers wrong just get it right yeah
For how long will you continue living that lifestyle? Identify what you are doing incorrectly and correct it.
Don't deny the way you feel god id real yes he's real yeah
Do not contradict the feelings and emotions you have; God is legitimate, he exists, and it is factual.
It's time now no betta time than now
The optimal time to act is currently.
For you to turn back to God
Your need to redirect and rediscover a connection with the divine being.
Please turn back to God
My request is that you look into the possibility of returning to the Lord.
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Written by: JOHN SEBASTIAN, ZAL YANOVSKY
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