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.
Not Without A Fight
Pillar Lyrics
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But its given me strength I needed
To carry on
I'm moving on
I'm not giving up that easily
I can see the black cloud breaking
But it doesn't stop the scars from aching
Til I see you face to face
I'm not going down that easy
It takes more than that just to break me
I'm not going down without bleeding
I'm not going down, down without a fight
It never mattered what I took for chances
It never mattered where I looked for answers
I'm taking the blame
But its not a game (isn't a game)
I just can't watch you fake it
I'm not going down that easy
It takes more than that just to break me
I'm not going down without bleeding
I'm not going down, down without a fight
I won't go down without a fight
It's just you and me tonight
Face to face and do or die
I'll lay it all out on the line
I won't go down without a fight
It's just you and me tonight
Face to face and do or die
I'll lay it all out on the line
I'm not going down, I'm not going down
I'm not going down without a fight
I'm not going down that easy
It takes more than that just to break me
I'm not going down without bleeding
I'm not going down, down without a fight
The lyrics to Pillar's song Not Without A Fight convey a sense of resilience and the importance of fighting against obstacles in life. The songwriter begins by acknowledging the pain and struggle they are experiencing, symbolized as a bleeding hole in their heart. However, this pain has given them a strength they needed to continue moving forward, refusing to give up easily. Despite the difficulty of the situation, the songwriter can see a glimmer of hope in the black cloud breaking, but they acknowledge that the scars of the past still ache.
In the chorus, the songwriter makes it clear that they will not give up without a fight. It doesn't matter what chances they took or where they looked for answers, they are taking responsibility for their actions and will not watch others fake their way through life. The bridge serves as a final warning to whomever the songwriter is addressing - they are not going down without a fight, and it's just the two of them in this face-to-face moment. They will lay it all out on the line, refusing to back down from any challenge.
Overall, the lyrics to Not Without A Fight are inspirational and empowering. They encourage listeners to keep fighting and pushing forward through difficult times. The song also recognizes that pain can provide strength and that taking responsibility for one's actions is crucial to personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a hole in my heart that's bleeding
I am feeling hurt and vulnerable.
But its given me strength I needed
My pain has actually given me the strength to keep going.
To carry on
Despite my pain, I am determined to keep moving forward.
I'm moving on
I am actively taking steps to move on from my pain.
I'm not giving up that easily
I am determined to keep fighting and not give up.
I can see the black cloud breaking
I am starting to see the end of the struggle and the possibility of a brighter future.
But it doesn't stop the scars from aching
Despite the hope I feel, I am still wounded by past hurt.
I'm standing strong, it won't be long
Even though I still feel pain, I am remaining steadfast and know that it won't last forever.
Til I see you face to face
Until I confront the source of my pain directly.
It never mattered what I took for chances
I have taken risks and tried different approaches to deal with my pain.
It never mattered where I looked for answers
I have sought answers to my pain in many places, but ultimately it has not mattered where I looked.
I'm taking the blame
I am taking responsibility for my part in the hurt, but still need to confront the other person(s) involved.
But its not a game (isn't a game)
This is not something to be taken lightly or treated as a game.
I just can't watch you fake it
I cannot stand by and watch someone pretend that everything is okay when it is not.
I won't go down without a fight
I will keep fighting until I overcome my pain.
It's just you and me tonight
It's time for me to confront the other person(s) involved in my pain.
Face to face and do or die
This confrontation is make or break - either we will work it out, or it will be the end.
I'll lay it all out on the line
I am willing to be completely vulnerable and honest in this confrontation.
I'm not going down, I'm not going down
I will not be defeated.
I'm not going down without a fight
I will keep fighting until I overcome my pain.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: JASEN RAUCH, ROB GRAVES, ROB BECKLEY, NOAH HENDERSON
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Phoniexwolf209
This song is so empowering, I have been through so much in my short 36 years of life, I had to push through so much from abuse and homelessness, but this song has given me direction to keep hanging on no matter what comes I'm not giving up.
minh do
Hope everything is okay for you bro
Clark Kent
This album helped me get through a lot of hard times
Will Storts
Never Quit, Never Stop Fighting!!! ✊
ciaran1029
If I ever get into a fight, I'll just think of this song and I'll be fucking pumped for it
Dina S
Love this song!
Shira117
This song's nothing short of intense.
Matt Deshler
Man this song is amazing! Makes me want move mountains!!!
JustARandomDude
According to the doctors, I will go down, but not without a fight.
Hell yeah!
john titor
Fuck yeah brother, give 'em a hell of a fight.