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OrderChye has been the touring band for the high school outreach group the Todd Becker Foundation since its debut in 2006. Chye has reached more than 75,000 students throughout the United States.
From its beginning, Chye has been focused on the hopes, fears, and choices facing the youth it serves. In fact, the band took its name from one of those students — Cheyenne, a high-schooler whose life was upended by Christ at a Foundation event.
The band travels with the Todd Becker Foundation’s, jointly producing their trademark high school outreach presentations. At each school-partnership event, Chye opens an afternoon school assembly with live music, and then performs a full concert as part of an evening gospel outreach to the community.
In 2012, they released their sophomore album Scarlet produced by Oklahoma City producer Jarod Evans of Blackwatch Studios (Ben Rector, Green River Ordinance).
The band went through a major personnel change starting in 2014, which meant a major overhaul to their sound. This came in the form of Portland, Oregon singer Matthew Sell. Through his influence from genres ranging from Barber Shop to Pop, he paved the way for their third album Sparrow.
Co-Produced in Oklahoma City by Kris Strobeck and Matthew Sell, the album is a major change from previous recordings.
He will wash the scarlet that covers our hearts
He will wash it white as snow
As far as the east is from the west
He'll take our stormy skies
And make them a cloudless blue
He's not far cause he lives in me
We're not far from the love on calvary
He will save the sinner and the weak
It's his grace that will take me home
It's his grace that will take me home
My broken bones will now rejoice
He's created in me a heart that beats a brand new song
Though my eyes, they were blind
They now see, into the hope you have for me
©2012 Chye
Sixteen years without a home can sure take its toll
Been alone all my life, finding family is my goal
At twelve I was runnin', at fourteen in prison
What's this life for x2
On adoption day I was saved by The Lord
He made me part of His family
No longer a sinner but a saint perfected by His grace
And His home is where I'm free
I'm a child with inheritance, got a promise in my heart
My spirit is full of grace cause I've been shown mercy
My penalty has been paid in full, I finally feel complete
My treasure has been found
May your will be done x2
©2012 Chye
Well I woke up late last night, just sat there thinking
Until my mind went numb from all I'm feelin'
I know I've got to change, I know it's comin'
Need to jump out of this hole that I've been in
I know that every day I need more of you
And every day's a battle to find truth
Distractions of this life, they lead me from you
In the moment it feels right, but I still lose
Cause I know who I'm meant to be
And it's not what the world sees
I'll choose the one who lives in me, to set me free
Not gonna waste my life just gettin' by
That road can only give me empty lies
Walking every day with steps of faith
Truth, oh truth I've found the way
Oh I don't, wanna go where the wind blows x4
©2012 Chye
Life is so sweet, but it's fragile
Now that you're gone, and I'm leaving this old church pew
I'm reminded, that this life disappears like the morning dew
Like the morning dew x2
Cause there'll be blue skies all around, we'll be in perfect peace
And there will finally be harmony in everything, in glory
Drivin' away, into this bright and sun-baked day
Cruisin' along, with a joy and hope, that we'll be together again
Someday
In glory (We'll be dancin')
In glory (We'll be singin')
In glory (We'll be laughin')
In glory (We'll be smilin')
©2012 Chye
You remind me of the good times
You brought me through the bad times
Bring me sunny days
Storm clouds came, the wind blew them all away
And your love remains the same, you save me
And know in time that I, I will follow you
Only you
And when I can't do this, I will follow you
You alone
Where there is shade, you will clearly shine
You pour into this heart of mine, you help me see
I won't quit, I'll keep on hangin' on
I'll keep on singin' songs, I'll live free
In the sunshine I will smile
And when it's gone it feels like awhile
Still I look and see you shinin' through to me
It's alright, it will be okay
©2012 Chye - Lyrics by Stephen Mittelstaedt
It's a brand new day, and a brand new way
Feel the brisk cool air, and leave my worries behind
And the mornin' is risin', as the sun is shinin'
And I'm drivin' away from my past, I'm never lookin' back
Headed out on the road, a one way ticket to freedom
Open path ahead, I'm seein' and I'm believin'
It's a brand new day from here, It's a brand new day x8
©2010 Chye
Well it started on an old gym floor
The Lord was stirrin' her soul in mid September
Sweet surrender is what she gave to you
With her heart and her mind set on only truth
She said you, you are my refuge
Through whatever strains my path
You, you are the hope that I can cling to
Jesus, my heart is yours
She's walkin' down a crowded hallway
With a smile her face and a brand new way to live for
The glow in her eyes, oh it's contageous
Everybody's wonderin' where this new girl came from
©2010 Chye
Battered and bruised and empty hearts, is what this world has to offer
Seekin' out truth finding my way, I keep selling my soul for a dollar
Remember, remember
Your body is a temple, your heart is made of gold
Let nothing tarnish what has been made completely whole
Walkin' it out, runnin' the race is a real test of faith
Fighting day in, fighting day out makes you strong my brother
Remember, remember
Why do we expose our minds feeling as if the consequences won't find us
Aimlessly drifting away into the place we were yesterday
©2010 Chye
Rusty tin roof, sittin' on a porch watchin' the rain come down
Pit pat, life is in season, washin' my worries away
Rain, rain
Life is a picture, show me your beauty
Rain, rain
You give spring a melody
Comin' comin' down all around, rhapsody's in bloom
Hear the sound hit the ground
A waterfall of jewels
Thunder thunder and lightning, comin' down x4
©2010 Chye
On the beach in my flip flops starin' at the sea
Hot sand in my toes, I got nowhere to be
Talkin' about summer, chillin' in the summer
Hangin' in the summer, bummin' on the beach
Back in Nebraska sippin' on ice cold soda
Frisbee in the air, got clear skies above me
Let the sun shine down on me
Let my heart feel the beat of the sea
©2010 Chye
I'm a soldier, one without a home
With these rags for clothes and bullet holes
Ain't gonna keep me down, no
The battle keeps on ragin' as time keeps on fading
And every battle scar, reminds me more of who you are
Bricks and mortar, sticks and stones
They will all pass away, but not my Lord
Who's my enemy, and who's my friend
It comes down to one last stand
I know this path I'm on will take me back where I belong
So I'll sing this victory song
©2010 Chye
I know you have questions, I know you have fears
I know there's a purpose behind every fallen tear
I know why you're crying, why you act the way you do
I know all about you, there's nothing left to prove
So lift your head above the crowd
And find your place on solid ground
Where you know without a doubt
What this life is all about
©2010 Chye
