American pop singer and songwriter who began to make waves in the music industry with the release of his 2017 EP Arizona In The Summer. 2019 marked his first performance at the Lollapalooza music festival. He has since released three EPs, one studio album, and a series of singles.
He intended on pursuing a career in film prior to becoming a musician. A skiing and skating accident drew Pillsbury into a depression, which stunted his desire to make music.
As a child, he was heavily inspired by Elvis Presley and would perform for his family while dressed as him. Throughout high school, he took an interest in film, and in 2016, he moved to Pittsburgh to major in film at Point Park University. During his freshman year, he broke his wrist due to a skiing accident at Sugarloaf Mountain and later broke his wrist again due to a skateboarding accident. While he was stuck in his dorm, two of his friends left music equipment in his dorm, prompting him to record several rap mixtapes while learning how to use Logic Pro. He soon dropped out of college after his grades started to fall.
ROLE MODEL began rapping in 2016 under the mononym Tucker, and released his debut mixtape, Since When. He soon changed his stage name to DILLIS, and self-released his debut album "Moth" in June 2016. That same month, he performed at a show at the Maine State Pier, and he later performed as an opener for Lil Debbie during her 2016 U.S. tour.
In early 2017, he changed his stage name to ROLE MODEL and switched from rapping to singing. He self-released his debut EP, ARIZONA IN THE SUMMER, in December 2017 after recording it in his closet, which earned him a following online. After hearing the EP, rapper Mac Miller invited ROLE MODEL to Los Angeles for the two to work together. He was signed to Interscope Records in 2018. A music video for his song "play the part" was released in November 2018. His single "minimal" was released in May 2019 along with a music video. He was featured on the song "Fucked Up, Kinda" from Julia Michaels's EP, Inner Monologue Part 2, released in June 2019.
He released the music video for his single, "hello!" in October 2019. In November 2019, he released his second EP, oh, how perfect, in November 2019 through Interscope Records and Polydor Records. His first headlining tour, the 'Far from Perfect' Tour, took place in late 2019.
In February 2020, he released an acoustic version of his song "notice me". He released his third EP, our little angel, in October 2020 through Polydor and Interscope Records. A music video for his song "blind" was released in October 2020. In July 2021, he released the single "forever&more", and in September 2021, he released the single "death wish".
On February 18, 2022, he released the single "if jesus saves, she's my type" alongside its music video. The same day, Role Model also announced the title, the tracklist, and the official release date of his debut album. In March 2022, he released the album's third single "neverletyougo" with a music video. His debut album, Rx, was released on April 8, 2022. The music video for "Rx", the title track, was released on April 9, 2022. He would soon embark on his 'TOURx' 2022 world tour.
On August 25, 2022, he released the single "cross your mind" alongside an official music video. He released another single "a little more time" on February 17, 2023, with a music video shot and directed by his girlfriend Emma Chamberlain.
ROLE MODEL took his name from Paul Rudd's character in the 2008 film "Role Models". He often plays acoustic guitar in his songs, and his music has been described as pop and bedroom pop. He has called Mac Miller an inspiration of his due to his influence on the city of Pittsburgh, and called meeting him "the most pivotal moment in his life". Critics have described his lyrics, which discuss topics such as sex, mental health, and relationships, as "relatable" and "confessional". Throughout his career, Pillsbury has been very open about mental health issues and his own depression.
He was signed to Benny Blanco's Mad Love Records label. He is close friends with fellow artist Omar Apollo. As of 2019, he is based in Hollywood. He is in a relationship with American social media influencer and model Emma Chamberlain.
stolen car
Role Model Lyrics
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We drove it far
And we were way too high
Sun is hot
These humid thoughts
Cigs between your smile
Cigarette, cigarette
My phone is dead by 2am
So please don't blow my line
My face is numb I'll make you cum
Just hold the gun and blow my mind
These cigarettes don't taste the same
When I'm not dancing with you
I told myself I'd hold myself
But I been drinking thinking of you
I have no problem making love
It's keeping it that's tough
Your cigarettes don't burn enough
Girl I can't fall in love
I find myself still running back to you
And I don't even know why
Don't even know why
Cigarette, cigarette
I see you creeping on my homies
You think that's gon' piss me off
And on the weekends we be freakin'
When you smoke you always cough
You're awesome, awesome
Beg your pardon let's have sex then call it off
I wish I trust myself enough
Been getting stuck but fuck it I'm fine
Cigarette, cigarette
The lyrics of Stolen Car by ROLE MODEL are a reflection of the tumultuous nature of a relationship between two people who are attracted to each other but are aware that they may not be good for each other. The use of a stolen car as a metaphor is a way to convey the idea of two people who know they are doing something wrong but can't seem to stop themselves. They drove the car far, indicating that they are going to take this to the limit. The mention of being way too high suggests that the two people may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, which is clouding their judgment.
The line "My face is numb I'll make you cum" is a way of expressing the idea that the two people are engaging in a physical relationship but are not invested in each other emotionally. The use of the phrase "hold the gun and blow my mind" suggests that this relationship is risky, and the people involved are aware of it. They know they are not good for each other but can't seem to help themselves. The mention of cigarettes adds to the atmosphere of the song, creating a sense of the illicit and the forbidden.
The chorus of the song, "Your cigarettes don't burn enough, girl I can't fall in love," reinforces the idea that the relationship is lacking something. The use of cigarettes as a symbol of the relationship is an interesting choice, as it suggests that the relationship is something that is harmful and addictive. The repetition of the phrase "cigarette, cigarette" at the end of each stanza drives the point home, creating a sense of urgency and relentlessness.
Line by Line Meaning
A stolen car
We drove a car that was not legally ours
We drove it far
We went on a long journey with that stolen car
And we were way too high
We were under the influence of drugs while driving
Sun is hot
It is hot outside due to the sun
These humid thoughts
We are feeling uncomfortable due to the humidity
Cigs between your smile
You are smoking cigarettes while smiling
My phone is dead by 2am
My phone battery is drained by 2am
So please don't blow my line
Please don't repeatedly call or message me
My face is numb I'll make you cum
I am under the influence of drugs and will satisfy you sexually
Just hold the gun and blow my mind
Take control and dominate me sexually
These cigarettes don't taste the same
Smoking cigarettes without you is not enjoyable
When I'm not dancing with you
Without you, the atmosphere is not lively
I told myself I'd hold myself
I promised myself to abstain from indulging
But I been drinking thinking of you
I couldn't keep my promise, as I was thinking about you while drinking
I have no problem making love
I can easily have sex
It's keeping it that's tough
It's hard to maintain a relationship
Your cigarettes don't burn enough
You do not smoke as many cigarettes as I do
Girl I can't fall in love
I do not want to commit to a relationship
I find myself still running back to you
I still come back to you for companionship
And I don't even know why
I do not have a clear reason for doing so
I see you creeping on my homies
I notice you flirting with my friends
You think that's gon' piss me off
You think it will anger me
And on the weekends we be freakin'
We have sex on the weekends
When you smoke you always cough
You cough frequently when you smoke cigarettes
You're awesome, awesome
You are great and amazing
Beg your pardon let's have sex then call it off
Let's have sex, but then end the relationship
I wish I trust myself enough
I wish I had more confidence in myself
Been getting stuck but fuck it I'm fine
I have been struggling, but I am okay with it
Cigarette, cigarette
Repeating the previous statement about smoking cigarettes
Writer(s): Tucker Harrington Pillsbury, Owen Ardell
Contributed by Reagan M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.