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.
Bring Me Down
Pillar Lyrics
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I only showed my eyes what they wanted to see
And everything around me seemed to never change
Looking for an easy way out someone to blame
Why does it work this way still today
You want to take somebody down along the way
But I won't let that one be me
Cause I don't want the drama it brings
I know a little more than I did before
So don't forget before you start bringing me down
What goes around always comes back around
You can't bring me down
Till you hear what I'm trying to say
You can't bring me down
I'll never turn the other way
You can't bring me down
What is it you're trying to say
You can't bring me down
It's not like I'm running away
So you think you can see inside my mind
You probably could if you just took a little time
I know exactly what you're trying to say
He's sittin' there saying Satan thinks i'm playing a game
So i can't comprehend in my mind
Just why we can't leave it all behind
So come on and stand beside the border line
Cause tonight is the night we climb
You can't bring me down
Till you hear what I'm trying to say
You can't bring me down
I'll never turn the other way
You can't bring me down
What is it you're trying to say
You can't bring me down
It's not like I'm running away
Why can't we feel what it's saying for us to be real
Why can't we see what it's saying for us to believe
Why do we say all of these things that bring us down
You can't bring me down
Till you hear what I'm trying to say
You can't bring me down
I'll never turn the other way
You can't bring me down
What is it you're trying to say
You can't bring me down
It's not like I'm running away
It's not like I'm running away
You can't bring me down
The lyrics to Pillar's song "Bring Me Down" are about overcoming negative comments and criticism from others. The singer reflects on his past and how he used to be influenced by what others wanted him to see, but he has learned to be true to himself and not let others bring him down. The singer recognizes that people often try to tear others down to make themselves feel better, but he won't let their negativity get to him. He asserts that what goes around comes around, encouraging his detractors to think twice before bringing him down.
Throughout the song, the singer asserts his independence and refusal to be affected by the negativity of others. He urges his detractors to listen to what he's saying, to take the time to understand him and not make assumptions. He expresses frustration with people who say things that bring themselves or others down, and calls for more positivity and authenticity in interactions.
Overall, "Bring Me Down" is a message of resilience and self-empowerment. It encourages listeners to stay true to themselves, to recognize that negativity is often a reflection of the source, and to strive for authenticity and positivity in all interactions.
Line by Line Meaning
Back in the day when nothing really mattered to me
In the past, when I was immature and didn't care about anything
I only showed my eyes what they wanted to see
I only revealed what people expected of me
And everything around me seemed to never change
I felt stuck in my circumstances and saw no progress
Looking for an easy way out someone to blame
I searched for someone to hold accountable for my problems
Why does it work this way still today
I question why people still try to bring others down
You want to take somebody down along the way
You want to bring someone else down to feel superior.
But I won't let that one be me
I won't be a victim of your attacks
Cause I don't want the drama it brings
I avoid drama and conflict
See today isn't back in the day anymore
Today is not the same as the past.
I know a little more than I did before
I have gained knowledge from my experiences.
So don't forget before you start bringing me down
Remember not to put me down before hearing me out.
What goes around always comes back around
Karma will return what you put out into the world.
You can't bring me down Till you hear what I'm trying to say
Don't try to bring me down before understanding my perspective.
I'll never turn the other way
I won't ignore the situation or back down.
What is it you're trying to say
I want to know what you are trying to communicate.
It's not like I'm running away
I am not avoiding the conversation.
So you think you can see inside my mind
You presume to know what I am thinking.
You probably could if you just took a little time
You could understand me better if you tried to see things from my perspective.
I know exactly what you're trying to say
I understand your message.
He's sittin' there saying Satan thinks I'm playing a game
A third party is implying that I am not taking things seriously.
So I can't comprehend in my mind
I cannot understand why there is conflict or animosity.
Just why we can't leave it all behind
I don't understand why we can't move past our issues.
So come on and stand beside the border line
Let's work together to find a solution.
Cause tonight is the night we climb
We can overcome our obstacles and move forward.
Why can't we feel what it's saying for us to be real
Why can't we understand what needs to be done to be honest and genuine?
Why can't we see what it's saying for us to believe
Why can't we understand what we need to believe to move forward?
Why do we say all of these things that bring us down
Why do we speak negatively and hurt each other?
It's not like I'm running away
I am not avoiding responsibility for my role in the situation.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DOMINIC BUTLER, MARK YARDLEY, ZACKERY D. TOMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sallymcmurray949
2023 how many are still listening?
@mikeymouse939
Love this Band!!! I see the singer every Sunday he goes to my Church!!! See ya Sunday Rob!!
@davidmckesey7119
I heard he is a pastor. Awesome
@basedbeans2179
@@davidmckesey7119 I see the band didn’t work out 😂😂😂😂😂
@PaullyG1991
@@basedbeans2179 how is that? Not everyone wants to tour and make music forever. People have kids and family.
@basedbeans2179
@@PaullyG1991 yeah and they suck
@PaullyG1991
@@basedbeans2179 yeah uhuh they suck lol. You know you like the song. You being like squid ward ward he didn't wanna admit he liked the crabby Patty's 👀👀
@lauramaria4648
When I was 14 years old, I found this band and I loved it, now I’m 24 years old and I’m still here listening to good music... 😉❤️
@Trickened
I was 12 and im 22 now
@danielparks9035
Found them 2007 and I'm almost 30 now lol