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.
You Alone
Tye Tribbett Lyrics
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Desired of all nations
Bread of life
Sovereign one Eternal
Elohim - (Tye) you are Creator
El Elyon - (Tye) you are the most high
Ropheka - (Tye) you're our healer
There is no one else like you
(Tye) Jesus you're the Great I Am,we sing
Worthy is the lamb (Tye) worthy is the lamb
Worthy is the lamb
You're the great I am
First begotten of the day, (Tye) your name is
Jesus
The lamb of God who was slain
Rohi - (Tye) you're my shepherd
Jireh - (Tye) you're our provider
Tsidkenu - (Tye) my righteousness
Eloheenu - (Tye) you are the Lord our God
There is no one else like you
(Tye) Jesus you're the Great I Am, we sing
Worthy is the lamb (Tye) worthy worthy worthy
Worthy is the lamb (Tye) we lift our voice to you and sing
Worthy is the lamb (Tye) worthy worthy is the lamb of God
Worthy is the lamb (Tye) worthy is the lamb
You are alone are worthy of all praise and I will bless your name
In you I have all I ever need, I live to give you thanks
Oh for in his presence is fullness of joy
And at his right hand are pleasures Forever more
We worship you oh Ancient of days
You're worthy Jesus
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Yes Lord, Lets join the angels in heaven
Let's Worship Our King
You are alone are worthy of all praise and I will bless your name
In you I have all I'll ever need, I live to give you thanks
We love you jesus
For your goodness and your mercy
We give you thanks
Thank you jesus
If we had ten thousand tongues
We still couldn't give you thanks
The lyrics of Tye Tribbett's song, "You Alone," are a powerful declaration of praise and adoration to God. The lyrics acknowledge God's sovereignty and divine nature, as well as acknowledging the many attributes of God. The lyrics highlight that God alone is worthy of praise, and the repetition of the phrase, "Worthy is the Lamb," emphasizes that fact.
The use of biblical names and titles for God further underscores the message of the song. Names such as El Elyon (the most high), and titles such as the Great I Am, remind the listener of the awe-inspiring nature of God. The lyrics also express gratitude to God for being a provider, a healer, a shepherd, and a righteous judge.
The bridge of the song shifts from praise to a reminder of the joy and blessings that come from being in God's presence. The use of the phrase "ancient of days" harkens back to the book of Daniel and serves as a reminder of God's eternal nature.
Overall, the lyrics of "You Alone" are a heartfelt expression of praise and gratitude to God that acknowledges God's divine attributes and worthiness of praise.
Line by Line Meaning
Awesome God you are
You are an amazing God
Desired of all nations
You are wanted by people from every nation
Bread of life
You are the source of spiritual nourishment
Sovereign one Eternal
You are the all-powerful and everlasting ruler
Elohim - (Tye) you are Creator
You are the one who created everything
El Elyon - (Tye) you are the most high
You are higher than any other being
Ropheka - (Tye) you're our healer
You are the one who heals us
Shammah - (Tye) yes you are present with us
You are always with us
There is no one else like you
There is no other being like you
Jesus you're the Great I Am,we sing
We proclaim that you are the Great I Am
Worthy is the lamb (Tye) worthy is the lamb
The lamb is deserving of praise
You're the great I am
You are the all-powerful God
First begotten of the day, (Tye) your name is
You are the first to be born each day
Jesus
Your name is Jesus
The lamb of God who was slain
You are the lamb of God who was sacrificed for our sins
Rohi - (Tye) you're my shepherd
You guide and protect me like a shepherd
Jireh - (Tye) you're our provider
You are the one who provides for us
Tsidkenu - (Tye) my righteousness
You are the source of my righteousness
Eloheenu - (Tye) you are the Lord our God
You are our God and Lord
Worthy worthy worthy
You are worthy of praise
we lift our voice to you and sing
We sing loud praises to you
we give you thanks
We are grateful to you
You are alone are worthy of all praise and I will bless your name
Only you are deserving of all the praise and I will worship you
In you I have all I ever need, I live to give you thanks
You provide everything I need and I am grateful for that
Oh for in his presence is fullness of joy
Being in your presence brings complete happiness
And at his right hand are pleasures Forever more
There are eternal delights waiting for us at your right hand
We worship you oh Ancient of days
We honor and adore you, the everlasting God
Hallelujah
Praise the Lord
Yes Lord, Lets join the angels in heaven
We want to praise you like the angels in heaven do
We love you jesus
We have deep affection for you, Jesus
For your goodness and your mercy
We recognize your kindness and compassion
Thank you jesus
We express our gratitude to you, Jesus
If we had ten thousand tongues
Even if we had many voices
We still couldn't give you thanks
We could never express enough gratitude to you
Contributed by Riley E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.