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.
play the part
ROLE MODEL Lyrics
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Blink my eyes, it feels like summer flew by
I missed my chance to dance in all the moonlight
A day without a kiss is missing
Blue skies, call me if you wanna fix it
You're breaking necks but hate to text
Don't have a hundred dollar check
But I could wish you all the best
Are you nice because you're nice
Or are you nice because you need something?
Tell me if you need someone who can play the part
Are you nice because you're nice
Or are you nice because you need something?
Tell me if you need someone who can play the part right
Who?
Who could play the part?
Who?
Who could play the part?
Who?
Who could play the part?
Who?
Who could play the part?
Wasted, fell in love outside the party
I can taste it, was a girl who had a boy
Who never made it, feel like she was special
When she's naked, I hate him
And it's too easy not to talk
Conversation takes a lot
All this stress has got me hot
I'm so bothered, I'm annoyed
I'm not like the other boys
I won't yell to raise my voice
'Cause in the bed we're making noise
Are you nice because you're nice
Or are you nice because you need something?
Tell me if you need someone who can play the part
Are you nice because you're nice
Or are you nice because you need something?
Tell me if you need someone who can play the part right
Who?
Who could play the part?
Who?
Who could play the part?
Who?
Who could play the part?
Who?
Who could play the part?
Oh, I could play the part babe
I could play the part
Yeah, I could play the part babe
I could play the part
The lyrics of Role Model's "Play the Part" convey a sense of vulnerability as the artist reflects on his personal experiences and relationships. The opening verse talks about missing out on something significant and feeling a sense of regret. The artist describes being "too high" and feeling like he's lost his chance to experience something special. He mentions a day without a kiss as feeling incomplete and beckons the listener to "call me if you wanna fix it."
The second verse elaborates on the theme of personal relationships and the idea that people often have ulterior motives for being "nice." Role Model questions whether people are genuinely nice or if their kindness is a way to get something they want. The chorus asks, "Are you nice because you need something?" and offers to "play the part" if that's what the other person needs. The bridge adds a bit of sexual tension to the mix, as Role Model admits to feeling bothered and annoyed but also insinuates that he's able to please his partner sexually.
Overall, "Play the Part" speaks to the complexity of relationships and the various facets that add to them. The artist's vulnerability and honesty make the song easy to relate to, and its catchy beats and lighthearted tone make it addictive to listen to.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm too high
I am under the influence of drugs
Blink my eyes, it feels like summer flew by
The summer went by too fast
I missed my chance to dance in all the moonlight
I regret not taking the opportunity to dance in the moonlight
A day without a kiss is missing
A kiss is an important part of my day
Blue skies, call me if you wanna fix it
If you want to fix your problems, call me
You're breaking necks but hate to text
You are attractive but dislike texting
Don't have a hundred dollar check
I don't have a lot of money
But I could wish you all the best
I can express my wishes for your success
Are you nice because you're nice
I am questioning your intentions behind your kindness
Or are you nice because you need something?
Are you only being nice to get something in return?
Tell me if you need someone who can play the part
Let me know if you want someone who can pretend
Who could play the part?
Who is capable of pretending?
Wasted, fell in love outside the party
I was intoxicated when I fell in love outside of a party
I can taste it, was a girl who had a boy
I remember a girl who was in a relationship
Who never made it, feel like she was special
She felt important, but her relationship failed
When she's naked, I hate him
I hate her partner when she is naked
And it's too easy not to talk
It's effortless not to communicate
Conversation takes a lot
Talking requires effort
All this stress has got me hot
Stress is affecting me physically
I'm so bothered, I'm annoyed
I'm extremely frustrated
I'm not like the other boys
I am different from other men
I won't yell to raise my voice
I won't speak loudly to make a point
'Cause in the bed we're making noise
Our sexual activity is loud
Oh, I could play the part babe
I am capable of pretending
I could play the part
I can pretend if needed
Yeah, I could play the part babe
Yes, I am capable of pretending
I could play the part
I can pretend if needed
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benjamin Michael Odell Miller, Tucker Harrington Pillsbury
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