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.
For The Love Of The Game
Pillar Lyrics
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It's what they say that gets you down,
You find new motivation,
Inside this new love that you've found,
It's now your navigation,
To keep your head engaged, oh yeah,
Your final destination,
Keeps you focused on the win
[Pre-Chorus]
Count me in, but don't count me out,
You can't shut me up, you can't shut me down,
Fight through the hurt,
Fight through the pain,
Without these aches there is no gain,
We live our lives for the love of the game
[Chorus]
And we will rise,
This is our time,
Don't let the chances of our lifetime pass us by,
And we will rise,
This is our time,
We'll give this everything we've got,
For the love of the game
Reach for new elevation,
And see just how high we can go,
Full blown determination,
Will take us further than we know,
My own anticipation,
Keeps the fire from burning out,
It's time for domination,
No one will ever take us down
Count me in, but don't count me out,
You can't shut me up, you can't shut me down,
Fight through the hurt,
Fight through the pain,
Without these aches there is no gain,
We live our lives for the love of the game
[Chorus]
'Cause I won't give up,
I won't give in
Count me in, but don't count me out,
You can't shut me up, you can't shut me down,
Fight through the hurt,
Fight through the pain,
Without these aches there is no gain,
We live our lives for the love of the game
[Chorus]
For the love of the game
The lyrics of Pillar's song "For The Love Of The Game" paint a picture of a person who is consumed by their reputation and what others say about them. The song encourages the listener to find new motivation inside a new love they've found, which becomes their "navigation" to keep their head in the game and focused on the win. The pre-chorus talks about fighting through the hurt and pain, which are necessary for any gain, and living life for the love of the game.
The chorus encourages the listener to rise up and seize the chances of their lifetime. It urges them to give everything they've got for the love of the game, and not to let those chances pass them by. The second verse talks about reaching for new elevations and going further than one knows with the help of full-blown determination. It's time for domination, and no one can ever take them down. The song ends with a repetition of the pre-chorus and chorus, emphasizing the importance of never giving up or giving in for the love of the game.
Line by Line Meaning
Consumed by reputation
Being overwhelmed by what people think of you and your actions
It's what they say that gets you down
The negative comments or opinions create an impact on you
You find new motivation
You discover newfound inspiration
Inside this new love that you've found
This motivation comes from a new passion that you have discovered
It's now your navigation
This newfound passion directs your life
To keep your head engaged, oh yeah
To keep yourself interested and attentive to the passion
Your final destination
Your goal or objective
Keeps you focused on the win
This goal keeps you motivated to succeed
Count me in, but don't count me out
I want to be part of this, but don't underestimate me
You can't shut me up, you can't shut me down
Even if there are obstacles, I won't be silenced or defeated
Fight through the hurt
Overcome the emotional or physical pain
Fight through the pain
Persist through the challenging moments
Without these aches there is no gain
You cannot achieve success without overcoming hardships
We live our lives for the love of the game
Our reason for living is to follow our passions and pursue our goals
And we will rise
We will succeed despite challenges
This is our time
This is our opportunity to succeed
Don't let the chances of our lifetime pass us by
Do not let opportunities slip away
We'll give this everything we've got
We will put all our effort into succeeding
Reach for new elevation
Strive for greater success
And see just how high we can go
Push ourselves to reach our limits
Full blown determination
Complete and unwavering motivation
Will take us further than we know
This motivation will lead to greater success than we originally thought possible
My own anticipation
My personal excitement and eagerness
Keeps the fire from burning out
This enthusiasm keeps motivation and determination strong
It's time for domination
It's time to achieve significant success
No one will ever take us down
We will not let anyone stop us from succeeding
Because I won't give up, I won't give in
I will not quit or surrender
For the love of the game
All of this effort is for the sake of our passions and goals
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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