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 was previously in a relationship with American social media influencer and model Emma Chamberlain.
For The People In The Back
ROLE MODEL Lyrics
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I'ma have to speak this, like I mean this
There's some people who gon' need this, leave 'em speechless
Yeah, I made it through the three, six, five, deep shit
They start asking for some free shit and I'ma leave quick
Funny how some people change up when you change up
Same girls that used to hang up, tryna hang out
You can hit me when you wake up, I don't play around
I don't need
No, no, nobody
I'm so over conversations where they say shit just to say it
And they give some just to take it
Just to leave you in the basement
I don't like it, I don't need it
Take your number and delete it
'Cause I'm better on my own and there's no other way to see it
All the bouncers in the club can suck a dick, I've had enough
And all dudes who acting tough could use some help on how to love
I found a place to be myself
And there's not room for no one else
I don't need
No, no, nobody
I don't need
No (I don't need)
No (I don't need)
Nobody (no)
So, don't come find me when you feel broken
Finally I'm floating, I'm fine by myself (fine by myself)
And don't come any closer, I'm thriving
And I just decided I'm fine by myself
So I'ma have to speak this like I mean this
There's some people who gon' need this
Leave 'em speechless
Yeah, I made it through the three, six, five, deep shit
Bet they're hoping I'll delete this, that's some weak shit
I don't need (no)
I don't need (no)
I don't need (nobody, ooh)
I don't need (no)
I don't need (no)
I don't need (nobody)
The lyrics to Role Model's "For the People in the Back" encapsulate the artist's frustration with disingenuous relationships and the importance of self-reliance. The opening lines, "The volume won't go any higher/ I'ma have to speak this, like I mean this," suggest that the singer has something important to say that others aren't hearing or understanding. The next lines state that some people will "need" the message, implying that it may be difficult to hear but ultimately necessary for personal growth.
The following lines allude to the singer's personal journey through difficult times ("I made it through the three, six, five, deep shit"), during which some people who were once supportive seemed to turn against him ("Funny how some people change up when you change up"). Despite this, the singer declares that he doesn't need anyone's validation or support: "I don't need no, no, nobody." He's tired of surface-level conversations and transactions ("they give some just to take it") and wants to surround himself only with meaningful connections.
The repeated refrain "I don't need" emphasizes the idea of independence and self-sufficiency. The singer has "found a place to be myself," and doesn't want anyone else to encroach on that space. The lines "And don't come any closer, I'm thriving/ And I just decided I'm fine by myself" suggest that the singer has concluded that he's better off with just himself, and doesn't want to risk being hurt by anyone else. The final lines emphasize the strength and conviction of the singer's message: "Bet they're hoping I'll delete this, that's some weak shit."
Overall, the lyrics to "For the People in the Back" convey a powerful message about self-worth and the importance of cultivating genuine connections. The singer recognizes that not everyone will understand or support this message, but is determined to speak his truth regardless.
Line by Line Meaning
The volume won't go any higher
I have something important to say and I won't back down until everyone hears it clearly.
I'ma have to speak this, like I mean this
I will deliver this message with conviction and sincerity.
There's some people who gon' need this, leave 'em speechless
There are some people who need to hear this message, and it will leave them speechless.
Yeah, I made it through the three, six, five, deep shit
I have survived the difficult times and emerged stronger because of them.
They start asking for some free shit and I'ma leave quick
People who only want to take from me without giving back will be quickly dismissed.
Funny how some people change up when you change up
It's interesting how some people act differently around you when your circumstances change.
Same girls that used to hang up, tryna hang out
Girls who used to ignore me are now trying to befriend me now that I have something to offer.
If you thought that we would make up, you gon' break down
If you thought that I would forgive you for the way you treated me, you will be sorely disappointed.
You can hit me when you wake up, I don't play around
You can try to make things right in the morning, but I won't tolerate any more games.
I don't need
No, no, nobody
I don't need anyone in my life who is only there for their own benefit.
I'm so over conversations where they say shit just to say it
I am tired of having meaningless conversations with people who don't have anything important to say.
And they give some just to take it
Just to leave you in the basement
I don't like it, I don't need it
Take your number and delete it
I don't appreciate people who only give something to take it away later, so I will delete their contact information and move on.
'Cause I'm better on my own and there's no other way to see it
I am more successful and happy without anyone who only wants to be in my life for their own gain.
All the bouncers in the club can suck a dick, I've had enough
I'm fed up with people who think they are better than others just because of their job or position in society.
And all dudes who acting tough could use some help on how to love
Men who act like they are tough and emotionless could really benefit from learning how to love and be vulnerable.
I found a place to be myself
And there's not room for no one else
I have found a place where I can be true to myself without anyone trying to change me or take advantage of me.
So, don't come find me when you feel broken
Finally I'm floating, I'm fine by myself (fine by myself)
And don't come any closer, I'm thriving
And I just decided I'm fine by myself
I am better off without anyone who only wants to be around me when they need something, and I am thriving on my own.
Bet they're hoping I'll delete this, that's some weak shit
Some people probably want me to delete this message because they know it applies to them, which is a weak and cowardly response.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ajay Bhattacharyya, Spencer Elliott Stewart, Tucker Harrington Pillsbury
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@asyaozturk4194
The volume won’t go any higher..
I’ma have to speak this
Like I mean this
There’s some people
Who gon’ need this
Leave ’em speechless
Yeah, I made it through the three
Six, five, deep s**t
They start asking for some free s**t
And I’ma leave quick
Funny how some people change up
When your change up
Same girls that used to hang up
Tryna hang out
If you thought that we would make up
You gon’ break down
You can hit me when you wake up
I don’t play around
I don’t need.. no-oooh
No-ooh, no-oooh-body
I’m so over conversations
Where they say s**t just to say it
And they give me some just to take it
Just to leave you in the basement
I don’t like it, I don’t need it
Take your number and delete it
‘Cause I’m better on my own
And there’s no other way to see it
All the bouncers in the club
Can suck a d**k, I’ve had enough
And all dudes who acting tough
Could use some help on how to love
I found a place to be myself
And there’s not room for no one else
I don’t need.. no-oooh
No-ooh, no-oooh-body
I don’t need, no-oooh
I don’t need, no-oooh
I don’t need, no-oooh
No-body
So don’t come find me when you feel broken
Finally I’m floating, I’m fine by myself
And don’t come any closer, I’m thriving
I just decided I’m fine by myself
So I might have to speak this
Like I mean this
There’s some people who gon’ need this
Leaνe ’em speechless
Yeah, I made it through the tree
Six, five deep s**t
But they’re hoping I’ll delete this
That’s some weak
I don’t need.. no-oooh
I don’t need.. no-oooh
I don’t need.. no-oooh
I don’t need.. no-oooh-body
@ΚυριακήΠλατίγκου
lyrics:
The volume won't go any higher
I'ma have to speak this, like I mean this
There's some people who gon' need this, leave 'em speechless
Yeah, I made it through the three, six, five, deep shit
They start asking for some free shit and I'ma leave quick
Funny how some people change up when you change up
Same girls that used to hang up, tryna hang out
If you thought that we would make up, you gon' break down
You can hit me when you wake up, I don't play around
I don't need
No, no, nobody
I'm so over conversations where they say shit just to say it
And they give some just to take it
Just to leave you in the basement
I don't like it, I don't need it
Take your number and delete it
'Cause I'm better on my own and there's no other way to see it
All the bouncers in the club can suck a dick, I've had enough
And all dudes who acting tough could use some help on how to love
I found a place to be myself
And there's not room for no one else
I don't need
No, no, nobody
I don't need
No (I don't need)
No (I don't need)
Nobody (no)
So, don't come find me when you feel broken
Finally I'm floating, I'm fine by myself (fine by myself)
And don't come any closer, I'm thriving
And I just decided I'm fine by myself
So I'ma have to speak this like I mean this
There's some people who gon' need this
Leave 'em speechless
Yeah, I made it through the three, six, five, deep shit
Bet they're hoping I'll delete this, that's some weak shit
I don't need (no)
I don't need (no)
I don't need (nobody, ooh)
I don't need (no)
I don't need (no)
I don't need (nobody)
@ryssa8472
at the beginning I though he was gonna say "the volume on this bus is ASTRONOMICAL"
@JordantheX
RYSSA same!! I almost wish he did 😂
@bootypebble2004
tik tok has ruined me too
@anaclaracariello2525
same lol
@patidyga8928
Sameee
@ryssa8472
@@bootypebble2004 ikr smh
@estermoran8045
how is it possible that everysingle song he makes i end up being obsessed with...
@Monika-ff5dj
You n me both.
@Levi-rp1gt
Mood
@olaric9808
Hi there I’m doing some yt covers if u hi time u can check them out ty