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.
Walk By Faith
Tye Tribbett Lyrics
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Not by sight
PJ walk with me
I will not fear no
Evil because I know who's in control
Aye, aye, aye, aye, yeah
Trouble all around me
Your hand I hold
I choose to trust You
'Cause it's in You I live, have my being
And I move (I live and move)
Even though the whole world changes
Your word remains a lamp unto me feet
And a light unto my path
As I walk by faith
Not by sight
I walk by faith
And not by sight
Everybody walk with us
Everybody walking with us
Background walk with us
I walk by faith (walk by faith)
Not by sight (no, no, no, not not by sight)
I walk by faith
Not by sight
Feelings come and go
So why in the world would I let them have control? Oh
And my heart is deceitful
Wicked above all, who could even know? Oh
So I choose to trust You
'Cause in You I live, have my being
And I move, oh yeah yeah
Even though the whole world changes
Your word remains a lamp unto me feet
And a light unto my path
As I walk by faith
Not by sight (hey, say it again)
I walk by faith
Not by sight (and not by sight)
Doesn't matter what I see
Doesn't matter what I see, yeah
Doesn't matter what I feel
Doesn't matter what I feel, hey
Doesn't matter what I see
Doesn't matter what I see
Doesn't matter what I feel
Doesn't matter what I feel, no
I walk by faith
Not by sight (say it again)
I walk by faith (I walk by faith)
Not by sight
Doesn't matter what I see
Doesn't matter what I see, yeah
Doesn't matter what I feel
Doesn't matter what I feel
Doesn't matter what I see, yeah
Doesn't matter what I see, hey
Doesn't matter what I feel
Doesn't matter what I feel
Doesn't matter what I see
Doesn't matter what I see
It doesn't matter come what may
It doesn't matter what I feel (yeah, yeah yeah)
I've seen him turn all the darkness to day
It doesn't matter what I see (yeah)
So it doesn't matter what I feel
It doesn't matter what I feel
I walk by faith (I walk by faith)
Not by sight (just keep on walking now)
Just keep on walking
I walk by faith (closing my eyes)
Just keep on walking
Not by sight (yeah, yeah yeah)
Doesn't matter what it looks like
Keep on walking
Doesn't matter what it feel like
Keep on walking
Keep on walking 'til the daylight
Keep on walking
He gon' make all the wrongs right
So just keep on walking, walk
I'ma walk 'til He come through
Keep on walking
And I know He will come through
I'ma keep on walking (yeah)
I'ma walk with my hands raised
Keep on walking
I'ma walk with my mouth filled with praise
Keep on walking
I'ma walk 'til the world sing, yeah yeah
I'ma walk 'cause He's everything, yeah yeah
I'ma walk for the King of Kings, yeah yeah, walkin'
Keep on, keep on
I'ma keep on walking
I'ma keep on walking
I'ma keep on walking
I'ma keep on walking
I'ma keep on walking
It's all about that right there
It's all about that right there
It's all about that right there, whoa
The lyrics of "Walk By Faith" by Tye Tribbett are a powerful testimony and declaration of faith in God despite the challenges and uncertainties of life. The song begins with the singer proclaiming that they walk by faith, not by sight, indicating a deep trust in something beyond what is visible or easily understood. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song emphasizes the importance of relying on faith rather than relying on what can be perceived with the eyes alone.
The lyrics "I will not fear no Evil because I know who's in control" reinforce the idea that faith in God provides strength and courage to face any difficulties that may come their way. The reference to holding onto God's hand in times of trouble symbolizes a sense of security and protection that comes from being in a relationship with a higher power.
The singer chooses to trust in God because they believe that their life and existence are intertwined with God's presence. This trust allows them to navigate the changing landscape of the world with the assurance that God's word will guide their steps and illuminate their path. The imagery of God's word being a lamp unto their feet and a light unto their path suggests divine guidance and direction in life's journey.
The verses about not letting feelings or circumstances dictate their faith demonstrate a firm commitment to trusting in God's plan and purpose, regardless of what they may see or feel. The resolve to continue walking in faith, praising God, and trusting in His ability to make all things right reflects a deep conviction in the power of faith to overcome obstacles and lead to ultimate fulfillment. The song ultimately emphasizes the importance of persevering in faith, even when faced with challenges, and trusting in God's faithfulness to see them through.
Line by Line Meaning
I walk by faith
I trust and rely on what I believe in spiritually
Not by sight
Not basing my decisions on what I see physically
I will not fear no
I won't be afraid of
Evil because I know who's in control
Bad things because I have faith in a higher power
Trouble all around me
Difficulties surrounding me
I will not fret all because of whose hand I hold
I won't worry because I trust in the guidance of a higher being
Your hand I hold
I am holding onto the support of a spiritual force
I choose to trust You
I decide to have faith in a divine entity
'Cause it's in You I live, have my being
Because my existence is dependent on a higher power
And I move (I live and move)
And I carry on with my life
Even though the whole world changes
Despite the constantly shifting world around me
Your word remains a lamp unto me feet
Your teachings guide me in the right direction
And a light unto my path
Illuminate my journey forward
Everybody walk with us
Everyone support us in our journey
Feelings come and go
Emotions are temporary
So why in the world would I let them have control? Oh
I shouldn't let fleeting emotions dictate my choices
And my heart is deceitful
My emotions can be misleading
Wicked above all, who could even know? Oh
Difficult to understand and predict
Doesn't matter what I see
The physical appearances don't affect my belief
Doesn't matter what I feel
My emotions won't hinder my faith
It doesn't matter come what may
Irrespective of what happens
I've seen him turn all the darkness to day
I have witnessed miracles firsthand
I walk 'til He come through
I continue to have faith until I see divine intervention
Lyrics © Missing Link Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Thaddaeus Tribbett, Tyrone Tribbett
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AaronaCreates
Not only is this song good.... that BASS THO😍😍😍👍🏽👏🏽
@jrcole7273
👏🏾 🙏🏾
@anne-sophietulien115
Replies😊
@courageatwork
This song is SUCH a vibe...then PJ messed around and said: feelings come and go...why in the world would I let them control (mind blown)! Thank you, guys, so much for this song, blessings to you all!
@gracegirl6635
I know, feelings and emotions will lie to us and get us into trouble. 😊
@walterwa256
I totally agree
@acharich
💣
@Isaiah-up4mt
Yes.
This song is such a blessing.
God bless you both.
@samanthawinborn
WICKED ABOVE ALL ELSE who could even know 🤯
@rubythomas2080
I listen to this song while I was having an MRI done had a bad accident and fell in the backyard and hurt my knee really bad people to tell me I won't be able to walk but I walk by faith and not by sight and I trust Jesus through this process and I will walk again and do the work Jesus will help me do Thank You for this song