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.
neverletyougo
Role Model Lyrics
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No, I won't, no, I won't
I could never let you go
No, I won't, no, I won't
Uh, vámonos, falling like a domino
On a roll, and you keep your mama close
Honestly, you get all my honesty
Last man played you like Monopoly (damn)
Tragedy, now you living happily (man)
Trapped with me, no one's comin' after me
It's only us, hope you know you hold me up
Photos on the 'Gram, damn I love it when you show me up
Boys mad, got the girl they dream 'bout
Girls mad 'cause I ain't as free now
Ma's glad 'cause I show my teeth now
In it for the long haul, I won't ever creep out
I could never let you go
No, I won't, no, I won't
I could never let you go
No, I won't, no, I won't
If I start to slip, tighten my grip
I'ma always hold you, don't you trip
'Cause I could never let you go
No, I won't, no, I won't
Yeah, holding tight, this ain't happen overnight
It's cold tonight, so you sleepin' over, right?
Texting me, told you, "Come have sex with me"
Respectfully, I think about you sexually (yes)
Luckily, you forever stuck with me (bless)
Trust in me, can't believe you fuck with me
December hit, tell me you'll remember it
Brought you to my family, yeah, my mama said, "It's definite"
Boys mad, got the girl they dream 'bout
Girls mad 'cause I ain't as free now
Ma's glad 'cause I show my teeth now
In it for the long haul, I won't ever creep out
I could never let you go
No, I won't, no, I won't
I could never let you go
No, I won't, no, I won't
If I start to slip, tighten my grip
I'ma always hold you, don't you trip
'Cause I could never let you go
No, I won't, no, I won't
The lyrics of "neverletyougo" by Role Model are filled with romantic sentiments and portrays the artist's commitment to his lover. The song speaks of the singer's assurance that he could never let his partner go and that he will always be there for her, no matter what. The choruses are repeated twice to emphasize the conviction of the singer's words. The song begins with an upbeat tempo, with a verse that compares the singer's falling in love like a series of dominos. The artist acknowledges that the relationship is not without its difficulties and points out that he always tells the truth and is brutally honest with his partner. The line "Last man played you like Monopoly" suggests that the artist's partner had previous hurtful experiences with men who had taken advantage of her, but she has found a safe place in the artist's arms.
In the second verse, the artist mentions the long-term plans that he has made with his partner, such as being with her for the long haul and never cheating on her. He also reflects on the sexual chemistry he shares with her, but acknowledges that there is more than just physical attraction between them. The artist seems to be confident that his partner will always be with him, even in the face of the inevitable challenges that life throws their way.
Overall, "neverletyougo" is a heartfelt and genuine expression of love, reliability, and commitment. The artist exudes these emotions through his lyrics and vocal performance, making it an admirable tribute to love.
Line by Line Meaning
I could never let you go
The singer expresses his commitment to his partner and assures her that he will never let her go.
No, I won't, no, I won't
The singer repeats his resolute decision to never let go of his partner.
Uh, vámonos, falling like a domino
The singer likens their relationship to a chain reaction of falling dominoes, suggesting that their love for each other is unstoppable.
On a roll, and you keep your mama close
The singer acknowledges that his partner is focused on her family and that she keeps them close to her heart even as they continue to progress forward in their relationship.
Honestly, you get all my honesty
The singer proudly admits that he is honest with his partner, indicating that he values openness in their relationship.
Last man played you like Monopoly (damn)
The singer sympathizes with his partner, who was previously mistreated by someone else, comparing the situation to a game of Monopoly where someone took advantage of her.
Tragedy, now you living happily (man)
The singer acknowledges that his partner has had a rough past but is now living a happy life with him.
Trapped with me, no one's comin' after me
The singer uses the metaphor of being trapped together to suggest that they are committed to each other and no one will be able to come between them.
It's only us, hope you know you hold me up
The singer expresses how important his partner is to him and how much she supports him emotionally.
Photos on the 'Gram, damn I love it when you show me up
The singer admires his partner's social media presence and is proud to be shown off by her.
Boys mad, got the girl they dream 'bout
The singer acknowledges that other guys envy him for having such an amazing partner.
Girls mad 'cause I ain't as free now
The singer suggests that other girls are jealous of his partner's level of commitment to him.
Ma's glad 'cause I show my teeth now
The singer's mother approves of his partner and is happy to see him smile more often.
In it for the long haul, I won't ever creep out
The singer affirms his intentions to be with his partner for a long time and to never cheat on her.
If I start to slip, tighten my grip
The singer promises to hold onto his partner tighter if he ever feels himself losing his grip on their relationship.
I'ma always hold you, don't you trip
The singer reassures his partner that he will always be there for her and never let her fall.
'Cause I could never let you go
The singer emphasizes his unyielding commitment to his partner and the fact that he could never imagine letting her go.
No, I won't, no, I won't
The singer repeats his resolute decision to never let go of his partner.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Spencer Eugene Stewart, Tucker Harrington Pillsbury
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