Tucker Pillsbury, better known by his stage name ROLE MODEL, was born on Ma… Read Full Bio ↴Tucker Pillsbury, better known by his stage name ROLE MODEL, was born on May 15, 1997 in Portland, Maine, and grew up in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. His father, Rusty, is a real estate appraiser, and his mother, Susan Pillsbury, is a special education teacher in Cape Elizabeth. He now resides in Los Angeles, California.

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.

Never Give Up
Role Model Lyrics

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I'll never give up
I'll never give up
I'll never give up
I'll never give up

And i can still remember the taste
I can still remember the taste
You hit me like a drug in the vein

Your pussy drive me fucking insane
Remember all that downtown lovin'
Remember all that downtown loving' ya
Remember all that downtown loving'
Remember all that downtown loving' ya

I been 90 in a 30 and i think i'm
Gonna crash because i wanna die with you
Anytime you feel you wanna cry baby i'll be
By your side because i would never lie to you

I'll never give up
I'll never give up
I'll never give up
I'll never give up

I'll park it by the lake
It's getting pretty late
Come on run away just you and me
I'l' do anything you say,
Say it to my face, i don't wanna hear that you're done with me

I been 90 in a 30 and i think i'm
Gonna crash because i wanna die with you
Anytime you feel you wanna cry baby i'll be
By your side because i would never lie to you

I'll never give up
I'll never give up

I'll never give up
I'll never give up

Overall Meaning

The song "Never Give Up" by Role Model is an ode to a past lover who had a profound effect on the singer. The lyrics illustrate the singer's attachment to his past lover even after their relationship has ended. The line "And I can still remember the taste, You hit me like a drug in the vein" indicates that the singer was deeply affected by his lover in a way that he finds hard to forget. The song also alludes to the idea of self-destruction for the purpose of being with someone, as the lines "I been 90 in a 30 and I think I'm gonna crash because I wanna die with you" suggest.

The singer reiterates his commitment to his lover in the chorus by repeating the phrase "I'll never give up" four times. This phrase could mean the singer will never give up on his lover and their past relationship or it could indicate that the singer will never give up on his love for her.

The song ends on a hopeful note with the lines "I'll park it by the lake, It's getting pretty late, Come on run away just you and me." The singer is willing to do anything to make things work between him and his past lover, even if it means running away with her. Overall, "Never Give Up" is a bittersweet homage to love, heartbreak, and the lengths we go to hold on to what we once had.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll never give up
The singer is determined and resolute in their commitment.

And i can still remember the taste
The singer recalls an intense experience that still resonates with them.

You hit me like a drug in the vein
The singer was overwhelmed and addicted to a powerful feeling.

Your pussy drive me fucking insane
The artist was deeply affected by their sexual attraction and desire.

Remember all that downtown lovin'
The artist recalls an exciting time of passion and connection.

I been 90 in a 30 and i think i'm
The singer feels like they are racing towards a dangerous end.

Gonna crash because i wanna die with you
The singer is willing to risk everything for the chance to be with someone they love.

Anytime you feel you wanna cry baby i'll be
The artist promises to be there for emotional support.

By your side because i would never lie to you
The artist values honesty and loyalty in their relationships.

I'll park it by the lake
The artist is setting a scene for a romantic moment.

It's getting pretty late
The singer is conscious of the passing of time, and wants to make the most of it.

Come on run away just you and me
The artist wants to escape with someone they care about.

I'l' do anything you say,
The singer is eager to please and accommodate their partner's desires.

Say it to my face, i don't wanna hear that you're done with me
The singer is afraid of rejection, and wants honesty and openness in their communication.

Writer(s): Tucker Harrington Pillsbury, Owen Ardell

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