Pillar - Something Real Lyrics
Lyrics
I ain't talkin' about cartoons Saturday morning TV
Remote control, it's time to set your mind free
Kick up your feet, flippin' the channels
Brotherly love, I'm leadin' by example
You're up all night watchin' late night cinema
Trying' to get your life straight like that Y2K millennium
Cops shows, talk shows, infomercials with a deal
Give 'em up 'cause it's time for somethin' real
Chorus
You know it's time for somethin' true.
Talkin' about somethin' real
The rest is up to me and you
Verse two goes somethin' like this, in a quick smack hurry
Open your eyes 'cause your vision's kinda blurry
Cash rules everything around me,
cream is the money let me tell ya
That's a bunch of bologna
'Cause everything I need the Lord has given me
and everything I have is everything I need
So take time realize how you should feel
and give it up 'cause it's time for somethin' real
Well He's the real deal,
He's the reason every season and so you should kneel
and give thanks and then be praisin' Him in every way
And then you'll see that He has loved you from the very day,
so listen to what we have to say
about a story that's as real as it gets so take heed.
Pay attention 'cause for you and I it's Elohim we need
Our little journey isn't all about this record deal
We're here to tell you that it's time for somethin' real.
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Pillar- Something Real (with lyrics)
Meaning & Inspiration
"Something Real," released by Pillar on September 3, 2011, cuts through the superficial distractions of modern life with a powerful call to seek genuine substance. The song opens by painting a vivid picture of mind-numbing entertainment – the endless stream of television, late-night films, and even the anxieties surrounding technological shifts like Y2K, all serving as metaphors for a society consumed by transient fancies. The lyrics immediately challenge this passivity, urging listeners to "set your mind free" from the trivial and to embrace something more profound. This isn't a critique of mere entertainment, but a deeper commentary on where we invest our attention and emotional energy. The core message is stark: the endless chase after fleeting pleasures, the pursuit of material wealth epitomized by the Wu-Tang Clan's "C.R.E.A.M." philosophy, is ultimately hollow. Pillar counters this by proclaiming that true fulfillment comes not from earthly possessions or fleeting trends, but from divine provision. They assert that "everything I need the Lord has given me," echoing the sentiment found in Philippians 4:19 which assures believers that God will supply all their needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. The song emphasizes self-reflection, prompting individuals to "realize how you should feel," suggesting an inward examination of one's spiritual state and a recognition of deeper needs.
The chorus, "You know it's time for somethin' true. Talkin' about somethin' real. The rest is up to me and you," serves as the song's anchor, a direct invitation to acknowledge this spiritual imperative. It’s a communal plea, suggesting that this awakening and pursuit of authenticity is a shared responsibility. As the song progresses, Pillar delves into the theological underpinnings of this "something real," identifying "He" as the source of all enduring truth and sustenance. This "He" is clearly presented as God, the "reason every season," a concept that resonates with passages like Ecclesiastes 3:1, which speaks of a time for everything under heaven, ordained by God. The lyrics urge a posture of humility and gratitude, "so you should kneel and give thanks and then be praisin' Him in every way." This directive aligns with the biblical command to worship and acknowledge God’s sovereignty, as seen in Psalm 95:6, which calls us to worship and bow down, to kneel before the Lord our Maker. The song further reassures listeners of God’s unwavering love, stating, "He has loved you from the very day," a profound truth pointing to God's eternal and steadfast affection for humanity, a love that predates our existence and continues to sustain us, much like the promises found in Jeremiah 31:3. The lyrical journey culminates in the powerful assertion that "for you and I it's Elohim we need," identifying God by His name, emphasizing His divine nature and our absolute dependence on Him. The band clarifies that their journey, and by extension, anyone’s true purpose, extends beyond earthly achievements like record deals, reinforcing the central theme that ultimate satisfaction is found in a relationship with the divine. "Something Real" is not just a song; it's a compelling spiritual manifesto, urging a decisive turn from the ephemeral to the eternal, from the manufactured to the magnificent, calling each person to embrace the profound reality found in God.