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.
blind
Role Model Lyrics
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I'm in love with all of it
Ex-boy didn't get the picture
Cut him out of it
I fall pretty hard
Never really getting far
You make everyone
Look like they aren't anyone
I haven't felt a thing this year
And I'm only tryna be sincere
Yeah, I've never seen
Something quite like you
I've never seen
Something quite like you
I try to look away
But something's in the way
I think I'm going blind
I hope it doesn't change
'Cause I've never seen
Something quite like you
But you're a little like me, same type
Cancels every date night
Stays home, never leaves
Just can't find the energy
I stay pretty numb
Never fell for anyone
You seem similar
Always end up getting hurt
I haven't felt a thing this year
And I'm only tryna be sincere
Yeah, I've never seen
Something quite like you
I've never seen
Something quite like you
I try to look away
But something's in the way
I think I'm going blind
I hope it doesn't change
'Cause I've never seen
Something quite like you
And you're not one for conversation
Always running out of patience
I'd like to think that we're the same
I don't even know your name
All I'm really tryna say is
I've never seen
Something quite like you
And I've never seen
Something quite like you
I try to look away
But something's in the way
I think I'm going blind
I hope it doesn't change
'Cause I've never seen
Something quite like you
The song "Blind" by Role Model is a melancholic yet relatable track that talks about falling in love with someone that you find inexplicably unique and hard to resist. The song starts with the singer describing the girl he has a crush on, mentioning her Prada fit and gold hoops. He is so in love with her that he even cut his ex-boyfriend out of his life for her. However, he admits that he falls too hard too quickly and never really makes it far. He feels that she makes everyone else look ordinary and uninteresting, but he cannot help himself from falling for her.
The singer then delves into his own personality and admits that he is just like her - canceling date nights, staying home all the time, and feeling pretty numb towards everyone. He feels a certain familiarity towards her and thinks that they are alike. However, he does not even know her name, and she does not seem like a conversationalist, as he mentions her running out of patience. The chorus repeats how the singer has never seen anyone quite like her, and he is afraid of losing sight of her.
The song's lyrics exemplify the simple and effortless style of writing that Role Model is known for, where the words paint an entire picture of the emotions and experience. The song's melancholic tone is perfectly balanced with the upbeat instrumentals, mainly a guitar melody and an electronic beat. Overall, the song portrays the vulnerability and insecurity that comes with falling in love with someone you find so different and intimidating.
Line by Line Meaning
She got the gold hoops, Prada fit
I'm impressed by her fashion sense, specifically the gold hoops and Prada outfit she's wearing
I'm in love with all of it
I have a deep admiration for her style and appearance
Ex-boy didn't get the picture
My previous romantic partner didn't appreciate my interests and style
Cut him out of it
I ended the relationship so I could focus on myself and my new admiration
I fall pretty hard
I quickly develop strong feelings for people who appeal to me
Never really getting far
I struggle to establish meaningful connections with people I'm interested in
You make everyone
You have a unique and captivating presence
Look like they aren't anyone
You stand out so much that everyone else seems insignificant in comparison
I haven't felt a thing this year
I haven't been emotionally invested in anyone or anything
And I'm only tryna be sincere
I'm being honest about my lack of emotional investment
Yeah, I've never seen
You're unique and special in a way I've never encountered before
Something quite like you
Your presence and personality are one-of-a-kind
I try to look away
I sometimes try to ignore my feelings for you
But something's in the way
However, there's something about you that draws me back in
I think I'm going blind
My strong attraction to you is blinding me to everything else
I hope it doesn't change
I hope my feelings for you remain unchanged
'Cause I've never seen
You're truly unlike anyone else
But you're a little like me, same type
You and I share some similar traits and interests
Cancels every date night
You cancel plans frequently, which is something I also do
Stays home, never leaves
You're a homebody and don't go out often
Just can't find the energy
You lack the motivation or drive to do much
I stay pretty numb
I tend to disconnect from my feelings and emotions
Never fell for anyone
I haven't been emotionally invested in anyone before
You seem similar
Your personality and habits are similar to mine
Always end up getting hurt
However, we both struggle to form emotional connections and often end up feeling hurt or disappointed
And you're not one for conversation
You're not very talkative or outgoing
Always running out of patience
You have a limited amount of patience and quickly become frustrated or irritated
I'd like to think that we're the same
I see some similarities between us and think we could understand each other
I don't even know your name
Despite my strong feelings for you, I don't even know your basic information
All I'm really tryna say is
I just want to express my feelings for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew James Jr. Luce, Todd Robert Pritchard, Tucker Harrington Pillsbury
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