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.
Behind Closed Doors
Pillar Lyrics
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I see you I never knew what it was you were goin' through
But I can relate I used to wear the same shoes
So quit livin' like a hypocrite and be real
Like an opposite of counterfeit
And you'll feel what it is you're really up against
Stop foolin' yourself not foolin' anyone else
I hope you're getting this
You're not the same man you were before
Tell me what are you like behind closed doors
I can't take this anymore
To see these people slippin' out through the back door
So what's the point of even trying to hide
Cause everything you do is seen by omnipotent eyes
So come outside and leave behind
Don't be satisfied with the backslide we on the flipside
Sometimes it's so easy to cheat
But the only one's you're cheatin' are just you and the Chief
It ain't just a belief He'll be back like a thief
You better breathe get your things and leave
I know you will eventually
When you gonna come out to play
When you gonna come out to stay
When you gonna come out to say
That you'll never turn the other way
The lyrics of Pillar's song Behind Closed Doors are about being honest with oneself and not trying to hide behind a false image. The first few lines encourage the listener to open up and reveal what's really going on in their life. The singer admits that they didn't know what the person was going through, but they can relate because they used to be in the same situation. The song urges people to stop living like hypocrites and to be real with themselves. The last few lines are a plea for the person to stop hiding and to come forward and speak the truth.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the need for honesty and accountability. The singer questions the listener about what they are like behind closed doors, as if asking if they are truly being themselves when no one else is looking. The lines "To see these people slippin' out through the back door" suggest that the person is trying to hide something, but their actions are still visible to others. The song encourages the listener to come out, leave behind their past mistakes, and never turn the other way again.
Line by Line Meaning
Open up and reveal what's goin' on in the backroom (Uh oh)
Expose your true self and show what's happening in your secret life
I see you I never knew what it was you were goin' through
I see you but I was not aware of the problems you were facing
But I can relate I used to wear the same shoes
I can understand because I went through a similar situation myself
So quit livin' like a hypocrite and be real
Stop pretending to be someone you're not and be genuine
Like an opposite of counterfeit
Be authentic and true, not fake or deceitful
And you'll feel what it is you're really up against
You will face the reality of what you are dealing with
Stop foolin' yourself not foolin' anyone else
Stop deceiving yourself, you are not fooling anyone else
I hope you're getting this
I hope you understand this message
You're not the same man you were before
You have changed from the person you used to be
Tell me what are you like behind closed doors
Share what you are like in your private life
I can't take this anymore
I can't handle this situation any longer
To see these people slippin' out through the back door
To see others trying to escape from their problems
So what's the point of even trying to hide
There's no reason to try to conceal your true self
Cause everything you do is seen by omnipotent eyes
Because everything you do is witnessed by powerful forces
So come outside and leave behind
Come out of hiding and leave your past behind
Don't be satisfied with the backslide we on the flipside
Don't settle for regression, let's move forward
Sometimes it's so easy to cheat
Temptation to deceive can be alluring
But the only one's you're cheatin' are just you and the Chief
The only person you are deceiving is yourself and God
It ain't just a belief He'll be back like a thief
It's not just a matter of faith, God will return unexpectedly
You better breathe get your things and leave
Take a moment to reflect, gather your belongings and depart
I know you will eventually
I am confident that someday you will make a change
When you gonna come out to play
When will you come and join the real world?
When you gonna come out to stay
When will you decide to leave your past and stay for good?
When you gonna come out to say
When will you speak up and tell the truth?
That you'll never turn the other way
That you will never ignore or deny your problems again
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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