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.
Tragedy
Pillar Lyrics
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All of these different places
And I can't help but think
All of these different faces
Have made the same mistake
And got up and walked away
You'll never here me say
Its time to walk away
Why am I so afraid when I've got nothing to fear?
How did it dissipate? How did it all disappear?
When I anticipate this time I won't shed a tear
I let it resonate for everybody to hear
Somebody tell how to save me from myself
'Cause my worst enemy is staring back at me
Somebody tell me how to save me from myself
Cause every time that I try it's such a tragedy
If I'm the opposition
Why can't I just back down
So full of ammunition
That tries to shoot me down
In all this repetition
That's going round and round
Submit to my submission
Before I get shot down
Cause all I see is somebody else that's watching at me
It's the enemy
And I know I can see the enemy
The song "Tragedy" by Pillar revolves around the theme of self-reflection, self-doubt, and the constant battle that an individual faces with their inner-self. The lyrics portray the frustration and confusion that arise when an individual is struggling to find a way out of their situation. The opening lines of the song indicate the realization that every individual, no matter where they belong or what they look like, has made similar mistakes and has walked away from situations they should have stayed in. The lyrics suggest that just because everyone seems to walk away and let go of something, it does not mean that it is always the right decision.
The chorus of the song dwells upon the fear that the singer feels when facing their own self. They question how they could be so scared when there is nothing to fear. The doubts and uncertainties that have taken over their mind and heart have caused them to make mistakes that they regret. The lyrics reflect that the situation has arisen time and time again, but this time they are determined to face it before it becomes another tragedy.
The second verse of the song emphasizes the battle an individual faces when struggling with their inner-self. The lyrics portray the internal struggle faced and how it is not easy to back down once so much ammunition has been built up within the individual. The repetition of thoughts and experiences can be difficult to let go of, but the lyrics suggest submission can help before it causes any damage. The song concludes with the acknowledgment of the enemy not being external, but it is the individual's inner-self.
Line by Line Meaning
I look around and see
The singer observes his surroundings.
All of these different places
There are many locations the singer sees.
And I can't help but think
The singer is lost in thought over something.
All of these different faces
There are diverse individuals in the crowd.
Have made the same mistake
Many people have erred in the same way.
And got up and walked away
These individuals abandoned their mistake.
You'll never hear me say
The singer is not willing to voice an opinion.
Its time to walk away
The time to leave has not yet come.
Why am I so afraid when I've got nothing to fear?
The singer is introspecting his emotions.
How did it dissipate? How did it all disappear?
The singer is puzzling over something that disappeared.
When I anticipate this time I won't shed a tear
The singer expects not to become emotional in a similar situation.
I let it resonate for everybody to hear
The singer allows his feelings to be heard by a broader audience.
Somebody tell how to save me from myself
The singer requests assistance from others to overcome his flaws.
'Cause my worst enemy is staring back at me
The singer's greatest adversary is himself.
Cause every time that I try it's such a tragedy
The singer describes his attempts to overcome his weakness, which always results in failure.
If I'm the opposition
The singer perceives himself as the antagonist.
Why can't I just back down
The singer cannot find the courage to retreat.
So full of ammunition
The singer possesses numerous resources to aid him.
That tries to shoot me down
These resources threaten to undermine the singer's progress.
In all this repetition
The singer is in a cycle of repetition.
That's going round and round
This pattern continues to recur.
Submit to my submission
The singer yields to his shortcomings.
Before I get shot down
The singer hopes to overcome his deficiencies before they hinder his progress too much.
Cause all I see is somebody else that's watching at me
The singer feels others are scrutinizing him.
It's the enemy
The enemy is the individual the singer sees in himself.
And I know I can see the enemy
The singer is aware of his foe.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
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