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.
Hypnotized
Pillar Lyrics
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This was going on, can't seem to respond to anything, so, we carry on
With our lives, we rewind, we can't find, we deny
The simple fact that we haven't done anything
Doesn't mean that we can't start offering
Why do we feel so far? It's like we're seeing stars
Why does it seem so hard to wake up now and see who we really are?
Don't follow
Where do we go from here?
How did it disappear?
It's hard to see with our own eyes
These times (these lies)
We've been hypnotized
I think it's time we try to open up our eyes
Look away from the very thing that's made us cry
We're hypnotized, and you'll see the real me
Luckily, it can't be stopped
If the tick-tock of life isn't all that you got
So, come ready or not
Wake up, it's your last shot
So, come to
And redo
Wake up now, wake up now
So, wake up now, wake up now
So, wake up now
It's been far too long
How can we not go wrong?
Now, it's been far too long
How can we not go wrong again?
The song "Hypnotized" by Pillar speaks of the state of apathy and numbness that we often find ourselves falling into in our lives. The first verse talks about the fact that we know we are not doing anything to change our circumstances, but we keep going on with our lives, and denying the truth. The lyrics try to point out that just because we haven't made a change yet, doesn't mean we can't start offering something new. The chorus emphasizes the need to let go of this hypnotic state and not follow the same path that has led us to where we are now.
The second verse questions how we got to this point and why it is so hard to see who we really are. It suggests looking away from the things that have made us cry and realizing that we have been hypnotized by our own thoughts and actions. The bridge calls for a wake-up call, a conscious effort to open our eyes and break out of the spell we have been under. It urges us to come ready or not because this could be our last shot at turning things around.
The song's message of breaking out of the hypnotic state we find ourselves in is a universal theme that can resonate with anyone. It speaks to the need to take control of our lives and not let our circumstances dictate our future. The lyrics point to the importance of being present in the moment and not just going through life on autopilot. It's a call to action for anyone who feels stuck to take a step forward and make a change.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been far too long, we've known all along
We've been aware of this situation for a long time.
This was going on, can't seem to respond to anything, so, we carry on
Despite knowing what's happening, we feel powerless to change it and continue with our lives as usual.
With our lives, we rewind, we can't find, we deny
We try to escape reality by reliving the past and denying the present.
The simple fact that we haven't done anything
We haven't taken any action to address the issue.
Doesn't mean that we can't start offering
We can still make a difference if we start taking action now.
Why do we feel so far? It's like we're seeing stars
We feel disconnected from reality, like we're lost in space.
Why does it seem so hard to wake up now and see who we really are?
We struggle to face our true selves and take control of our lives.
Where do we go from here?
We're unsure of what steps to take next.
How did it disappear?
We're confused about how we ended up in this situation.
It's hard to see with our own eyes
It's difficult to accept the truth of the situation.
These times (these lies)
We've been living in a period of deception and untruths.
We've been hypnotized
We've been conditioned to accept the status quo and not question it.
I think it's time we try to open up our eyes
We need to start seeing things for what they really are.
Look away from the very thing that's made us cry
We need to break free from the source of our pain and suffering.
And you'll see the real me
Only by facing reality can we truly be ourselves.
Luckily, it can't be stopped
No matter how much we try to deny it, change is inevitable.
If the tick-tock of life isn't all that you got
There's more to life than just going through the motions.
So, come ready or not
We need to be prepared for what's to come, whether we like it or not.
Wake up, it's your last shot
This is our final chance to make a change.
It's been far too long
We've been stuck in this unhealthy pattern for too long.
How can we not go wrong?
We need to be cautious and consider all angles to avoid making things worse.
Now, it's been far too long
We're in a dire situation and need to act fast.
How can we not go wrong again?
We must learn from our past mistakes and take a different approach to move forward.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CARL ALLEN STURKEN, EVAN A. ROGERS, ROBYN R. FENTY
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