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.
Turn It Up
Pillar Lyrics
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All of the magic that would happen
If we all come together
I could sing of your love forever
Tell me I'm never alone
And that I'm going home
I can hear sounds of melodies
And the remedy
Lift me up
From the flood in the sea of faces
And I promise you we'll make it
'Cause In the healing rain
There is beauty from pain
But the scars remain
I will find a way
To take my life and
And give it all away
And I'll be pressing on
Feel this phenomenon
[Chorus]
Turn it up
Throw your hands in the air
All the people everywhere
Let me hear you say
Woah, oh, oh, woah, oh, oh
Yeah, Yeah
Turn it up
Let the stereos play
All the people everywhere
Let me hear you say
Woah, oh, oh, woah, oh, oh
Yeah, Yeah
I'm learning to breathe again
Maybe we'll meet again
I hear whispers in the dark
Even the snakes have hearts
So we break free
Won't you breathe into me
I'm drawing a black line
Define the great line
Maybe I just feel so alive
It's a super good feeling
So I'll keep waiting
Will your momentum change
Take a typical day
That you gotta engage
Don't wait for your heart to cave in
Give the freaks something to believe in
It's about a burning fire
[Chorus x2]
If you like it turn it up let me hear you shout
If you want it turn it up gotta live it loud
If you like it turn it up let me hear you shout
If you want it turn it up gotta live it loud
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Pillar's song "Turn It Up" speak to the power of unity, love, and perseverance. The first few lines express a desire for a collective effort to create something magical, emphasizing the importance of togetherness. Then, the lyrics transition to a more personal plea for reassurance and guidance, with the singer seeking comfort from being told they're not alone and are going home. The lines "I can hear sounds of melodies / And the remedy" suggest that music, in its ability to lift us up and heal us, is particularly important to the singer.
The next few lines contain a message of hope, with the singer acknowledging that beauty can come from pain, even if the scars always remain. Despite this, they vow to find a way to give their life away and keep pressing on. The chorus is a call to action, urging listeners to turn up the music, throw their hands in the air, and join the collective power of people everywhere. The bridge continues with a message of resilience and perseverance, with the singer learning to breathe again and finding hope in the dark. The lines "Even the snakes have hearts / So we break free" suggest that even our enemies are capable of love and kindness. The final lines emphasize the importance of keeping the momentum going, engaging in meaningful work, and providing a message of hope for others to believe in.
Line by Line Meaning
I can only imagine
I have a vivid imagination and can see a future where magic happens.
All of the magic that would happen
If we all come together, we could create something truly magical.
If we all come together
Collaboration and unity can lead to amazing things.
I could sing of your love forever
I am so moved by the love I feel that I could sing about it indefinitely.
Tell me I'm never alone
I crave connection and reassurance that I am not alone in this world.
And that I'm going home
I long for a sense of belonging and safety.
I can hear sounds of melodies
I am attuned to the beauty and power of music.
And the remedy
Music has the ability to heal and soothe us.
That comes when you Lift me up
The power of music can lift me out of difficult moments and bring me to a place of peace.
From the flood in the sea of faces
I feel overwhelmed and lost in the chaos of the world.
And I promise you we'll make it
I have faith in us to overcome the obstacles before us.
In the healing rain There is beauty from pain But the scars remain
Though there is beauty in the process of healing, we often carry emotional scars with us even after we’ve recovered.
I will find a way To take my life and And give it all away And I'll be pressing on
I will find a way to give my life meaningful purpose and motivation to keep moving forward.
Feel this phenomenon
I am experiencing something extraordinary and powerful that I want others to feel too.
Turn it up Throw your hands in the air All the people everywhere Let me hear you say Woah, oh, oh, woah, oh, oh Yeah, Yeah Turn it up Let the stereos play All the people everywhere Let me hear you say Woah, oh, oh, woah, oh, oh Yeah, Yeah
I want everyone to blast this song and let the music bring us all together in joy and empowerment.
I'm learning to breathe again Maybe we'll meet again
I am relearning how to live and find meaning after a difficult experience. A chance to meet again gives me hope.
I hear whispers in the dark Even the snakes have hearts So we break free
I hear hope and inspiration even in dark times because even the most unexpected beings can have empathy and compassion. Let's break free from negativity.
Won't you breathe into me
I need inspiration and support from those around me to keep going.
I'm drawing a black line Define the great line Maybe I just feel so alive
I am creating a clear boundary for myself and defining what truly matters. This brings me to life.
It's a super good feeling
I am experiencing an incredible high that I want to share with others.
So I'll keep waiting
I am patient and know that my moment will come. I won't give up.
Will your momentum change Take a typical day That you gotta engage
Are you ready for change? Take control of your life and make every day count.
Don't wait for your heart to cave in Give the freaks something to believe in It's about a burning fire
Don't wait until you’re broken to find your purpose. Embrace your uniqueness and inspire others to do the same. Find your passion and let it light a fire within you.
If you like it turn it up let me hear you shout If you want it turn it up gotta live it loud
Let's turn up the music and live life with passion and energy.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAN HASELTINE, CHARLIE LOWELL, STEPHEN DANIEL MASON, MATT ODMARK, ROB BECKLEY, LESTER ESTELLE, NOAH HENSON, MICHAEL RICHARD WITTIG, JEREMY THOMAS CAMP, ANTHONY ARMSTRONG, JASEN RAUCH, MARK DANIELS, NOAH BERNARD, MARCOS CURIEL, PAUL J. SANDOVAL
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