1. Pillar is composed of Rob… Read Full Bio ↴There are 3 bands with the name Pillar.
1. Pillar is composed of Rob Beckley (vocals), Lester Estelle Jr.(drums), Noah Henson (guitar), and Michael "Kalel" Wittig (bass). These Christian rockers with an alt-metal edge have been honing their infectious sound since 1998 while attending Ft. Hays State University in northwestern Kansas. A deal with Flicker was inked in 2000 after the band's self-released debut, Metamorphosis, impressed the label. Within months, Pillar followed things up with Above. Their first single, "Open Your Eyes," was popular on the college charts, earning Above nearly 60,000 in sales. Pillar also earned the Best Rock Band award at the annual Dove Awards in 2001.
A year later, Pillar relocated to Tulsa, OK, and released Fireproof. MCA picked up the band and reissued the energetic sophomore effort in 2003. However, MCA shut down shortly thereafter and Pillar returned to Flicker, and released their next album, Where Do We Go From Here, in 2004.
In 2005, Joey "Cinco" Avalos, formerly of Christian rock trio Justifide, was added as a second guitar player. He was never an official member of the band, and only played live shows. He no longer does, as he is playing in the newly started band "Stars Go Dim".
In Pillar's 2006 release, The Reckoning, the band stays true to their style while experimenting with new sounds. Pillar was nominated for the "Best Rock/Rap Gospel Album" Grammy with this album.
On Pillar's fifth album, For The Love Of The Game, frontman Rob Beckley says this:
“We get to say that we play rock ‘n roll for a living. We get to see lives changed. We have a renewed love and focus. With that in mind, making For the Love of the Game was very fun, and very fluent; it just came out. We went into the studio knowing what the album was going to be called and we were able to carry the vision through. We wanted to have a positive, bright, fun sounding record. That was our intent from the beginning. We trust that as people hear this record, God will use it to change lives. That’’s the ultimate fuel for our fire. When someone tells us, ‘‘your music changed my marriage, or brought me closer to God,’ that’s when we know God is using our music, and that’’s what it’s all about to us.” ~ MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide
Written by MacKenzie Wilson and Abel Ringvold
Pillar's sixth album, "Confessions," was released on September 22, 2009, claiming to show an evolved style but at the same time sticking close to the formula developed in For The Love Of The Game.
2. Pillar was a band that consisted of Dave Walker, who would later on do vocals for Harvest and Krakatoa, and Justin Kane, who would go on to drum for Disembodied and Martyr AD. Not much is known of Pillar other then a demo released in 1993, which was produced by Cad Dziewior (Threadbare, 108, Judas Factor, etc.)
3. Pillar was an emo band from Regina, Saskatchewan. Released their full length "Everyone is as Terrified as You Are" in 2001.
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Pillar Lyrics
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But you don't want to hear me talk about the reasons that we're here
I don't know if I can go without even if you lock me down
I don't care how much you scream and shout
I'll never be part of the crowd
And I will make a sound, I will let my voice resound
I can't let my spirit break, we're bout to make the earth shake
And break through these gates that lock me down
I can't even feel a little pain
No matter what you do to me, you will never hear my heart complain
No matter what you think you see
in me, I will never be the same
I don't care how much you scream and shout
I'll never be part of the crowd
And I will make a sound, I will let my voice resound
I can't let my spirit break, we're bout to make the earth shake
These lyrics are about resilience, standing up against oppression and refusing to be crushed under the weight of societal expectations. The singer here is addressing someone who cares only about material gain, not about the deeper reasons for our existence. The singer is willing to face any obstacle to pursue their own path, even if it means being locked in and unable to leave. The singer's voice will not be silenced or become lost in the crowd. They are willing to break free from the chains that bind them and break through the gates that have been put up to prevent their freedom. They will not give up, even if it means enduring pain, because they know that their spirit is strong and they have the power to create change. The climax of the song is signified by the phrase "we're bout to make the earth shake", which is a call to action to all those who have been silenced or oppressed. It is a reminder that their voices matter and can have an impact, no matter how small.
Line by Line Meaning
It's plain to see that all you care about are the pockets that you fill
You're only focused on filling your own pockets and it's evident to everyone around
But you don't want to hear me talk about the reasons that we're here
You don't care about anything beyond your own personal gain, and you don't want to hear anyone question your motives
I don't know if I can go without even if you lock me down
I can't be silenced or oppressed, even if you try to hold me back
I don't care how much you scream and shout
Your attempts to intimidate or scare me won't work, I'm not easily swayed
I'll never be part of the crowd
I won't blindly follow others, I have my own beliefs and values
And I will make a sound, I will let my voice resound
I won't stay silent, I'll speak up and make my voice heard
I can't let my spirit break, we're bout to make the earth shake
I won't give up or falter, we're about to make a huge impact that will affect the world
So, break all these chains that keep me bound
I refuse to be held back any longer by restrictions or limitations, I need to break free
And break through these gates that lock me down
I won't be kept captive or contained, I need to find and create new opportunities
I can't even feel a little pain
I've endured so much hardship that I've become immune to pain and suffering
No matter what you do to me, you will never hear my heart complain
I won't let you see me suffering or complaining, I'll hold my head up high and stay strong
No matter what you think you see
You don't truly understand who I am or what I'm capable of, your assumptions are wrong
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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