Ernie Haase & Signature Sound is a southern gospel vocal quartet founded in… Read Full Bio ↴Ernie Haase & Signature Sound is a southern gospel vocal quartet founded in 2002 by Ernie Haase, former Cathedral Quartet tenor, and Garry Jones, former Gold City pianist. They are known for their contemporary style and energetic live performances.
The legendary Cathedral Quartet retired in 1999, upon the death of lead singer Glen Payne. Former Cathedrals members formed several groups; one of these was the Old Friends Quartet, which featured former Cathedrals bass George Younce and his son-in-law, Ernie Haase, who had sung tenor with the Cathedrals for nearly ten years. The Old Friends Quartet disbanded after about two years on the road, as Younce's ill health prevented them from doing much travelling.

Ernie Haase, a native of Evansville, Indiana, still had a love for quartet singing and wished to create a quartet that was 21st Century in image and attitude, but traditional in sound, emulating the great Southern Gospel groups of the 20th Century, including the legendary Statesmen Quartet, the Stamps Quartet, the Blackwood Brothers and of course, the Cathedral Quartet. Along with Old Friends Quartet pianist Garry Jones, Haase gathered three other young men with similar love and respect for Gospel music, and the Signature Sound Quartet was born. Jones left shortly after the recording of their first album, Stand by Me.

Almost immediately, their name was heard everywhere, and when audiences saw the fun and energy that the group gave at their concerts, they responded enthusiastically, rocketing the Signature Sound Quartet to instant stardom. With the fame came some controversy, as some Gospel music lovers objected to the "outlandish" look of the group, which included short ties and oddly-colored suits. Still later, the group began styling their hair in "modern" stand-up spiked style, which further added to their controversy. The fan reaction, however, was far more positive than negative, and trade magazines began referring to them as "the next Statesmen", implying that the mold-breaking style they created brought to mind the similarly outside-the-box thinking of the classic group.

In 2004, the group changed its name to Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, reportedly in order to avoid confusion with other similarly-titled regional groups, and since Bill Gaither suggested getting Ernie Haase in the group name for fans who would remember him from The Cathedrals. They signed with the Gaither Music Group and became regular performers with the Gaither Homecoming tours and videos. Like-minded legendary singer/producer Bill Gaither eventually began scheduling a second series of concerts with only Signature Sound and the Gaither Vocal Band appearing together. Due in part to the popularity of these concerts, the two groups decided to record a single album together, due out sometime in late 2007. The group is also at work on an album due out in 2008.

In May 2007, pianist Roy Webb came off the road to be with his dad, who was dying of cancer. On May 29, 2007, it was announced that Webb had resigned from the group. Later, it was announced that Gordon Mote would be the group's piano player during their Get Away Jordan summer tour.
Discography

* Stand by Me (2002)
* Building a Bridge (2003)
* Glory to His Name (2003)
* The Ground is Level (2004)
* Great Love (2004)
* Christmas with Ernie Haase & Signature Sound (2004)
* Stand by Me: Live (2005)
* Self Titled (2005)
* Get Away, Jordan (2007)
* Influenced (2008)
* Dream On (2008)

Overcome
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Lyrics

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You say, "Hold every thought captive"
But my thoughts have chains on me
You say, "Faith can move the mountains"
God, help my unbelief
Every doubt keeps pulling me under
Every fear keeps dragging me down
How long, oh Lord, till You pull me out?

Then I see You reach for me
In valleys dark and oceans deep
I'm overwhelmed
I'm overrun
But it's not over
If the night should carry on
Remind me where my strength is from
I'm overwhelmed
I'm overrun
But I'm holding on
'Cause soon I'll overcome

I can hear a million voices that are filling up my mind
All the lies I keep believing are the fears I try to hide
Every doubt keeps pulling me under
Every fear keeps dragging me down
How long (how long)
Oh Lord (oh Lord) till You pull me out?

Then I see You reach for me
In valleys dark and oceans deep
I'm overwhelmed
I'm overrun
But it's not over
If the night should carry on
Remind me where my strength is from
I'm overwhelmed
I'm overrun
But I'm holding on
'Cause soon I'll overcome

You are the rock of my salvation
You are the hope on which I stand
And when the waters rise around me
I lift my hands (I lift my hands)

Then I see You reach for me
In valleys dark and oceans deep
I'm overwhelmed
I'm overrun
But it's not over
If the night should carry on
Remind me where my strength is from
I'm overwhelmed
I'm overrun
But I'm holding on
'Cause soon I'll overcome
Soon I'll overcome
I'll overcome

I'll overcome
I'll overcome

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ernie Haase & Signature Sound's song "Overcome" express a struggle with doubt, fear, and the weight of negative thoughts. The singer acknowledges the advice to hold every thought captive, but feels trapped by their own thoughts, as if they are bound by chains. They express a plea for help in overcoming their unbelief and for God to rescue them from the depths of doubt and fear.

Despite being overwhelmed and overrun by these thoughts and fears, the singer finds solace in the realization that God is reaching for them even in the darkest valleys and deepest oceans. They acknowledge that it is not yet over and hold onto the hope that they will eventually overcome. The chorus repeats this theme of being overwhelmed and overrun but remaining hopeful and resilient.

The bridge highlights the singer's reliance on God as the rock of their salvation and the source of their hope. Even when the waters rise around them, they choose to lift their hands in surrender and trust.

Line by Line Meaning

You say, "Hold every thought captive"
You instruct me to control and restrain every thought that arises within me.

But my thoughts have chains on me
However, my thoughts have a strong hold on me and restrict my freedom.

You say, "Faith can move the mountains"
You proclaim that with faith, one can accomplish great and challenging feats.

God, help my unbelief
Dear God, assist me in overcoming my doubt and lack of faith.

Every doubt keeps pulling me under
Each uncertainty I experience drags me down and submerges me in distress.

Every fear keeps dragging me down
All my fears continuously weigh me down and impede my progress.

How long, oh Lord, till You pull me out?
I implore, O Lord, how much longer until You deliver me from this situation?

Then I see You reach for me
At that moment, I perceive Your outstretched hand reaching out to me.

In valleys dark and oceans deep
Whether in the depths of dark valleys or vast oceans, You are present.

I'm overwhelmed
I am completely overcome and overtaken by my current circumstances.

I'm overrun
I am overpowered and overwhelmed by the challenges I face.

But it's not over
However, despite the overwhelming situation, it is not the end.

If the night should carry on
Even if the difficult times persist and endure through the night.

Remind me where my strength is from
Please remind me of the source of my inner strength and fortitude.

I'm holding on
Nevertheless, I am determined to hold steadfastly and not surrender.

'Cause soon I'll overcome
For I firmly believe that in the near future, I will conquer and triumph over these struggles.

I can hear a million voices that are filling up my mind
I am besieged by countless voices and thoughts that overwhelm my mind.

All the lies I keep believing are the fears I try to hide
The fears I attempt to conceal are actually falsehoods in which I place my trust.

You are the rock of my salvation
You are the solid foundation upon which my deliverance rests.

You are the hope on which I stand
You are the source of my optimism and the basis for my confidence.

And when the waters rise around me
Even in the face of overwhelming and threatening circumstances.

I lift my hands (I lift my hands)
I raise my hands in surrender and reliance on You.

Soon I'll overcome
Before long, I will prevail and triumph.

I'll overcome
I will conquer and surpass the challenges I currently face.

I'll overcome
I will prevail and emerge victorious.

I'll overcome
I will conquer and triumph over all obstacles.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Aaron Stewart, Jason Davidson, Jeff Bumgardner

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Major Old Lady aka, Mom

1y↑7

Thank you EH&SS for this powerful song of the Lord's message that we're overcomers.

The word overcome appears 17 times in Scripture...

The word conquer appears 15 times, as well.

Thanks again, guys, for another great song from your eternal sister in Christ somewhere near Seattle.

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All comments from YouTube:

Jean Sickonic

1y↑5

Beautiful

D Wells

1y↑5

We are Overcomers in Christ Jesus. Beautiful song! Another great song by EHSS. Thank you.

Janice Burgess

1y↑7

Like so many of us going through life's trials and tribulations between our prayers and Christ's love for us this song is surely welcomed words.
The GUYS DID AN AWESOME JOB