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.
girl in new york
Role Model Lyrics
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Feel me
Ah ooh, do you think about the way we used to feel?
Oh, oh
Your momma warned you about the boys like me
We′re said to break your heart
Ain't that true?
When they had told you break apart, yeah
Hey, it's never too late to make love
But I don't want to have to make up
No, I don′t want to have to make up
It′s never too late to make love
But I don't want to have to make up
No, I don′t want to have to make up
Ooh, do you think about the way we used to feel?
Feel me
Ah ooh, do you think about the way we used to feel?
Oh, oh
I apologize, I fall in love with anything that walks my way
Hey, hey
But trust me, I felt something new the day that I first saw your face
Hey, yeah
Ten missed calls from you this week
I told my mom that we don't speak
I don′t wanna feel, I just wanna freak
I don't wanna feel, I just wanna freak
Ten missed calls from you this week
I told my mom that we don′t speak
I don't wanna feel, I just wanna freak
I don't wanna feel, I just wanna freak
Ooh, do you think about the way we used to feel? (Do you feel?)
Feel me (do you girl, do you girl?)
Ah ooh, do you think about the way we used to feel?
(Tell me, do you feel, do you feel?)
Oh no
Ooh, do you think about the way we used to feel?
(Tell me do you feel safe?)
Feel me (tell me, are you feeling safe?)
Ah ooh, do you think about the way we used to feel?
Oh, oh
In "Girl in New York" by Role Model, the lyrics appear to be about a past relationship and the conflicted emotions that come with it. The chorus repeats the question "Do you think about the way we used to feel?" which suggests that the singer is wondering if the listener ever nostalgically thinks back to their romantic past. The verses seem to be addressed to a specific person who has been warned about the singer's reputation, and might have been hurt in the past. Despite this, the singer wants to make things work out, but doesn't want to just "make up" and gloss over their issues.
The second verse mentions the singer's tendency to fall for anyone who comes their way, but insists that they felt something new upon meeting this particular person. The end of the verse, where the singer says "I don't wanna feel, I just wanna freak" seems to indicate that they have mixed feelings about the relationship and might just be looking for a physical connection. The bridge of the song repeats the idea of missed calls from the listener, suggesting that they are still interested in the relationship, despite the singer's reservations.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, do you think about the way we used to feel?
Do you ever reminisce our past emotions?
Feel me
Try to relate to me and understand my feelings
Ah ooh, do you think about the way we used to feel?
Do you still recall our former fondness?
Oh, oh
I am expressing my feelings of nostalgia
Your momma warned you about the boys like me
Your mother cautioned you about boys like me
We're said to break your heart
It's believed that we will emotionally hurt you
Ain't that true?
Isn't it the case?
I wish you'd listened to your friends
I hope you would have heard the wise words of your friends
When they had told you break apart, yeah
When they advised you to end our relationship, yeah
Hey, it's never too late to make love
It's still possible to rekindle our romantic involvement
But I don't want to have to make up
I don't want to apologize for past behavior
No, I don't want to have to make up
I don't want to have to regain your trust
It's never too late to make love
We can still engage in an intimate relationship
But I don't want to have to make up
I don't want to make amends with you
No, I don't want to have to make up
I don't want to re-establish our previous level of trust
I apologize, I fall in love with anything that walks my way
I'm sorry, but I tend to fall in love easily with anyone I meet
Hey, hey
I am trying to engage you
But trust me, I felt something new the day that I first saw your face
Believe me, I sensed a new feeling when I first laid eyes on you
Hey, yeah
I am saying this excitedly
Ten missed calls from you this week
You called me ten times and I didn't answer this week
I told my mom that we don't speak
I mentioned to my mother I didn't want to talk with you
I don't wanna feel, I just wanna freak
I don't desire an emotional attachment, only a physical one
I don't wanna feel, I just wanna freak
I want to have a physical connection but avoid developing emotions
Ten missed calls from you this week
You tried calling me ten times recently without success
I told my mom that we don't speak
I informed my mother that we are not currently communicating
I don't wanna feel, I just wanna freak
I don't want emotional attachments, only a physical interaction
I don't wanna feel, I just wanna freak
I am not seeking an emotional connection, only physical intimacy
Ooh, do you think about the way we used to feel? (Do you feel?)
Do you recall our prior emotional connection? (Do you feel it too?)
Feel me (do you girl, do you girl?)
Understand my emotional attachment; do you empathize with me, girl?
Ah ooh, do you think about the way we used to feel?
Do you reminisce our past feelings?
(Tell me, do you feel, do you feel?)
(Say to me, do you feel the same way?)
Oh no
I am emoting my disappointment
Ooh, do you think about the way we used to feel?
Do you recall our former emotional connection?
(Tell me do you feel safe?)
(Let me know if you feel secure?)
Feel me (tell me, are you feeling safe?)
(Understand me, do you feel safe emotionally?)
Ah ooh, do you think about the way we used to feel?
Do you reminisce our past emotional state, girl?
Oh, oh
I am expressing my current feelings of nostalgia
Writer(s): Tucker Harrington Pillsbury, Connor Claussen
Contributed by Isabelle J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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girl in new york
Ooh, do you think about the way we used to feel, feel me
And ooh, do you think about the way we used to feel? Oh, oh
Mama warned you about the boys like me,
we're said to break your heart, ain't that true
I wish you'd listened to your friends
when they had told you break apart, yeah
Hey, it's never too late to make
love, but I don't want to have to make up
No, I don't want to have to make up
It's never too late to make love, but I don't want to have to make up
No, I don't want to have to make up
Ooh, do you think about the way we used to feel, feel me
And ooh, do you think about the way we used to feel? Oh, oh
I apologize, I fall in love with anything that walks my way, hey
But trust me,
I felt something new the day that I first saw your face, hey
Ten missed calls from you this week, I told my mom what we don't speak
I don't wanna feel I just wanna
freak, I don't wanna feel I just wanna freak
Ten missed calls from you this week, I told my mom what we don't speak
I don't wanna feel I just wanna
freak, I don't wanna feel I just wanna freak
Ooh, do you think about the way we
used to feel, feel me (do you feel me?)
And ooh, do you think about the way we
used to feel? Oh, oh (tell me do you feel me?)
Ooh, do you think about the way we used
to feel, feel me (tell me do you feel me?)
And ooh, do you think about the way we used to feel? Oh, oh
Marco Farag
I'm obsessedddddd, why does the absolute best music get the least recognition:( definitely gonna be vibing to this all summer
Rude Dogg
Marco Farag lil peep had some goof stuff also
Bry The Nice Guy
But that's a good thing! The moment songs go mainstream, the radio and every medium out there overplays them until we get sick of them. I personally like it when they stay underground. The connections you make when you meet other people who know the bands is far greater.
Silent Rice
Lowkey artist are the best! they're always kept golden when not mainstream
Michael Root
Still vibing
Zaye Fixler
Because it's rare to find
ok
MY LIFE HAS SENSE AGAIN. GONNA VIBE WITH THIS ALL NIGHT LONG DURING quarantine
giselle
that’s exactly what i’ve been doing haha 🤣
Vivienne
exactly!
truman slack
this song still gives me the same amount of serotonin each time i hear it and that is why its my most streamed ever on spotify