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.
not a fan
Role Model Lyrics
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So it don′t feel like I did
Sometimes I cry for an hour
And forget why I did
I think I fucked up my Vans
Been running fast from my plans
I like a one night stand
Nobody likes holding hands
Last night you ripped off my shirt
I really liked that one
I never told you it hurts
'Cause I know it′s all just fun
I'm not a fan of you, girl
No, I'm not a fan at all
I′m not a fan of you, girl
No, I′m not a fan at all
Start swinging at him
Little mama, I'mma give it to him
A little drama, giving digits to him
′Cause you wanna, don't you listen to him
Like ha, ha, ha, I′m laughing at you
Ha, ha, ha, I'm laughing at you
I called your cell phone
No one answered
Are you still home?
Or are you dancing?
I think you go out too much
Ah wait-
But I do the same
I think I need a new one
′Cause I never change
I'm not a fan of you, girl
No, I'm not a fan at all
I′m not a fan of you, girl
No, I′m not a fan at all
The lyrics of Role Model's "not a fan" capture the emotional turmoil of a young man's relationship with a girl. The opening lines of the song, "Sometimes I cry in the shower, so it don't feel like I did" suggest that he is struggling with emotional pain or guilt. The next lines, "Sometimes I cry for an hour, and forget why I did" depict his inability to comprehend the cause of his emotional distress.
The lyrics go on to reveal that the singer is unhappy with his life as depicted in the verse, "Been running fast from my plans, I like a one night stand, nobody likes holding hands." He then describes how he enjoys the physical aspect of relationships but is averse to any emotional connections. The chorus of the song in which the singer repeatedly states that he is "not a fan" of the girl, highlights the conflict between the singer's feelings for her and his reluctance to be in a relationship.
The final lines of the song switch from the singer's perspective to that of the girl's. The lines "Start swinging at him, little mama, I'mma give it to him, a little drama, giving digits to him, 'cause you wanna, don't you listen to him, like ha, ha, ha, I'm laughing at you" suggest that the girl is flirting with other men and not taking the relationship seriously. Overall, the lyrics of the song "not a fan" capture the confusion, pain, and frustration that young people go through in their romantic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I cry in the shower
So it don't feel like I did
I cry in the shower to hide my emotions and make it seem like I didn't cry
Sometimes I cry for an hour
And forget why I did
I cry for an extended period of time and then forget the reason why I was crying
I think I fucked up my Vans
Been running fast from my plans
I may have ruined my shoes, but I'm constantly avoiding and ignoring my responsibilities
I like a one night stand
Nobody likes holding hands
I enjoy casual sex and don't want anything more intimate than that
Last night you ripped off my shirt
I really liked that one
I never told you it hurts
'Cause I know it's all just fun
You tore my shirt during our encounter and I liked the shirt, but I didn't tell you it hurt me because I know it was just meaningless sex
I'm not a fan of you, girl
No, I'm not a fan at all
I'm not a fan of you, girl
No, I'm not a fan at all
I don't like you at all, not even a little bit
Start swinging at him
Little mama, I'mma give it to him
A little drama, giving digits to him
'Cause you wanna, don't you listen to him
Like ha, ha, ha, I'm laughing at you
Ha, ha, ha, I'm laughing at you
I'm going to fight for your attention, even though I know you want to be with someone else. I'll laugh at anyone who thinks they have a chance with you
I called your cell phone
No one answered
Are you still home?
Or are you dancing?
I think you go out too much
Ah wait-
But I do the same
I think I need a new one
'Cause I never change
I tried to reach you on your phone but you didn't answer. I wonder if you're still at home or if you're out partying again. I realize that I also go out too much, but I refuse to change my behavior
Writer(s): Tucker Harrington Pillsbury, Owen Ardell
Contributed by Caleb O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.