The puissant tug of anxiety is a common theme in the projects central focus. The EP’s production began during a period of time where Pillsbury was recovering from a life threatening ski accident, and subsequently broke both of his wrists right after healing from the first accident. “Desperately, I was in need for someone out there to understand me” reflects Pillsbury.
Songs “i don’t rly like u” and “stolen car” are downtrodden, emotive ballads in which Pillsbury layers sonic elements in hierarchal fashion. Simplicity and a forthright attitude towards the songwriting process are integral to the success of Arizona In The Summer, with Pillsbury forsaking ostentatious glamor for painfully relatable subject matter.
“super model” is a washed out cleanse from the emotional purgation on the EP’s first two tracks, reflecting on a super gorgeous model and playing with the narrative of out-of-this-world beauty and the implications of such beauty on a societal level.
The project closes with the nostalgic synths on “never give up,” a heart throb ballad complete with 80s inspired drums and atmospheric keys. "ARIZONA IN THE SUMMER" is an apt effort at candid introspection, and Role Model makes it irresistible.
- John Flynn, Dancing Astronaut
i don't rly like u
Role Model Lyrics
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I don't really like you
We're just really lonely
We don't got nothing to do, ooh
Ya, whoo
You don't really like me
I don't really like you
We're just really lonely
We don't got nothing to do, ooh
I'm high so I can't feel my body
She sending naked pics like she want me
That fake confidence is like a hobbie
But you're not confident I think you're just cocky
November made me cry
December made me shy
When January hit I could have sworn that I would die
I think a girl like you would really help
I'm getting pretty bored living in hell
Fuck
You don't really like me
I don't really like you
We're just really lonely
We don't got nothing to do, ooh
Ya, whoo
You don't really like me
I don't really like you
We're just really lonely
We don't got nothing to do, ooh
It's hard to find someone that cares
They too obsessed with what you wear
Ask me 'bout my fucking day
Stop asking question 'bout my hair
And I get anxious when I smoke
I met a girl from down the road
She had a thing for getting choked
Too much whiskey in her throat
Sing it again
You don't really like me
I don't really like you
We're just really lonely
We don't got nothing to do, ooh
Ya, ah
You don't really like me
I don't really like you
We're just really lonely
We don't got nothing to do, ooh
You don't really like me
I don't really like you
We're just really lonely
We don't got nothing to do, ooh
Ya
The lyrics of ROLE MODEL's "I Don't Rly Like U" convey the message that the two individuals mentioned in the song are only together because they are lonely, not because they actually like each other. The song is about the emptiness that comes with being alone and the desperation that can drive someone to be with someone they don't actually like.
The first verse speaks about being high, and the other person sending naked pictures, implying that the two are only together for physical reasons, not emotional connection. The second verse talks about being asked superficial questions and the difficulty in finding someone who genuinely cares. The hook repeats the idea that the two are together out of loneliness and boredom.
The bridge describes the various struggles the singer is going through, including feeling anxious when smoking and meeting a girl who has a fetish for choking. The final repetition of the chorus drives home the idea that the two are merely filling a void and don't actually have any real connection.
Overall, "I Don't Rly Like U" is a relatable song that accurately depicts the feelings of loneliness, desperation, and emptiness that can drive someone to be with someone they don't actually like.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't really like me
You don't have genuine feelings of affection towards me
I don't really like you
I don't have genuine feelings of affection towards you
We're just really lonely
Our shared feelings of loneliness are what keep us together
We don't got nothing to do, ooh
We're bored and have nothing to occupy our time with
I'm high so I can't feel my body
I'm under the influence of drugs and can't feel physical sensations
She sending naked pics like she want me
She's sending suggestive images as if she desires me
That fake confidence is like a hobbie
Your false bravado is something you enjoy doing
But you're not confident I think you're just cocky
Your arrogance is a cover up for your lack of genuine confidence
November made me cry
I experienced emotional pain in the month of November
December made me shy
I became more introverted and less outgoing in the month of December
When January hit I could have sworn that I would die
I felt like I was going to die when January came around
I think a girl like you would really help
I believe being with someone like you could alleviate my feelings of loneliness
I'm getting pretty bored living in hell
My life feels miserable and I'm extremely bored
Fuck
Expressing frustration or anger
It's hard to find someone that cares
Finding someone who genuinely cares about me is a challenge
They too obsessed with what you wear
People are too preoccupied with superficial things like clothing
Ask me 'bout my fucking day
Inquire about my day with genuine interest
Stop asking question 'bout my hair
Stop focusing on trivial things like my hair
And I get anxious when I smoke
I become anxious when I engage in smoking
I met a girl from down the road
I recently encountered a girl from a nearby area
She had a thing for getting choked
She had a sexual preference for being choked
Too much whiskey in her throat
She had consumed an excessive amount of whiskey
Writer(s): Tucker Harrington Pillsbury, Owen Ardell
Contributed by Avery N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.