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.
i don't rly like u
Role Model Lyrics
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I don't really like you
We're just really lonely
We don't got nothing to do, ooh
Ya, whoo
You don't really like me
I don't really like you
We don't got nothing to do, ooh
I'm high so I can't feel my body
She sending naked pics like she want me
That fake confidence is like a hobbie
But you're not confident I think you're just cocky
November made me cry
December made me shy
When January hit I could have sworn that I would die
I think a girl like you would really help
I'm getting pretty bored living in hell
Fuck
You don't really like me
I don't really like you
We're just really lonely
We don't got nothing to do, ooh
Ya, whoo
You don't really like me
I don't really like you
We're just really lonely
We don't got nothing to do, ooh
It's hard to find someone that cares
They too obsessed with what you wear
Ask me 'bout my fucking day
Stop asking question 'bout my hair
And I get anxious when I smoke
I met a girl from down the road
She had a thing for getting choked
Too much whiskey in her throat
Sing it again
You don't really like me
I don't really like you
We're just really lonely
We don't got nothing to do, ooh
Ya, ah
You don't really like me
I don't really like you
We're just really lonely
We don't got nothing to do, ooh
You don't really like me
I don't really like you
We're just really lonely
We don't got nothing to do, ooh
Ya
The lyrics of ROLE MODEL's "I Don't Rly Like U" convey the message that the two individuals mentioned in the song are only together because they are lonely, not because they actually like each other. The song is about the emptiness that comes with being alone and the desperation that can drive someone to be with someone they don't actually like.
The first verse speaks about being high, and the other person sending naked pictures, implying that the two are only together for physical reasons, not emotional connection. The second verse talks about being asked superficial questions and the difficulty in finding someone who genuinely cares. The hook repeats the idea that the two are together out of loneliness and boredom.
The bridge describes the various struggles the singer is going through, including feeling anxious when smoking and meeting a girl who has a fetish for choking. The final repetition of the chorus drives home the idea that the two are merely filling a void and don't actually have any real connection.
Overall, "I Don't Rly Like U" is a relatable song that accurately depicts the feelings of loneliness, desperation, and emptiness that can drive someone to be with someone they don't actually like.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't really like me
You don't have genuine feelings of affection towards me
I don't really like you
I don't have genuine feelings of affection towards you
We're just really lonely
Our shared feelings of loneliness are what keep us together
We don't got nothing to do, ooh
We're bored and have nothing to occupy our time with
I'm high so I can't feel my body
I'm under the influence of drugs and can't feel physical sensations
She sending naked pics like she want me
She's sending suggestive images as if she desires me
That fake confidence is like a hobbie
Your false bravado is something you enjoy doing
But you're not confident I think you're just cocky
Your arrogance is a cover up for your lack of genuine confidence
November made me cry
I experienced emotional pain in the month of November
December made me shy
I became more introverted and less outgoing in the month of December
When January hit I could have sworn that I would die
I felt like I was going to die when January came around
I think a girl like you would really help
I believe being with someone like you could alleviate my feelings of loneliness
I'm getting pretty bored living in hell
My life feels miserable and I'm extremely bored
Fuck
Expressing frustration or anger
It's hard to find someone that cares
Finding someone who genuinely cares about me is a challenge
They too obsessed with what you wear
People are too preoccupied with superficial things like clothing
Ask me 'bout my fucking day
Inquire about my day with genuine interest
Stop asking question 'bout my hair
Stop focusing on trivial things like my hair
And I get anxious when I smoke
I become anxious when I engage in smoking
I met a girl from down the road
I recently encountered a girl from a nearby area
She had a thing for getting choked
She had a sexual preference for being choked
Too much whiskey in her throat
She had consumed an excessive amount of whiskey
Writer(s): Tucker Harrington Pillsbury, Owen Ardell
Contributed by Avery N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@stainlicker
i don't rly like u
You don't really like me
I don't really like you
We're just really lonely
We don't got nothing to do
You don't really like me
I don't really like you
We're just really lonely
We don't got nothing to do
I'm high so i can't feel my body
She sending naked pics like she want me
That fake confidence is like a hobbie
But you're not confident i think you're just cocky
November made me cry
December made me shy
When january hit i could have sworn that i would die
I think a girl like u would really help
I'm getting pretty bored living in hell
Fuck
You don't really like me
I don't really like you
We're just really lonely
We don't got nothing to do
You don't really like me
I don't really like you
We're just really lonely
We don't got nothing to do
It's hard to find someone that cares
They too obsessed with what you wear
Ask me bout my fucking day
Stop asking question bout my hair
And i get anxious when i smoke
I met a girl from down the road
She had a thing for getting choked
Too much whiskey in her throat
Sing it again
You don't really like me
I don't really like you
We're just really lonely
We don't got nothing to do
You don't really like me
I don't really like you
We're just really lonely
We don't got nothing to do
You don't really like me
I don't really like you
We're just really lonely
We don't got nothing to do
@c0lin813
He is a hidden gem of music right now
@mikeylouse930
still very true
@yazhini6433
Fr
@DeVinci33
Still true been listening for role model for years still no mainstream
@milenagarciia
still true lol
@jasmaniandevil1490
fax
@bhakti_das7540
“november made me cry,
december made me shy,
when january hit i could have sworn that i would die”
damn that hits hard 🥺
@itsinni
I was gonna comment that 😞😩
@OnTheStrangeSide
indeed... uh... very accurate
@stainlicker
i don't rly like u
You don't really like me
I don't really like you
We're just really lonely
We don't got nothing to do
You don't really like me
I don't really like you
We're just really lonely
We don't got nothing to do
I'm high so i can't feel my body
She sending naked pics like she want me
That fake confidence is like a hobbie
But you're not confident i think you're just cocky
November made me cry
December made me shy
When january hit i could have sworn that i would die
I think a girl like u would really help
I'm getting pretty bored living in hell
Fuck
You don't really like me
I don't really like you
We're just really lonely
We don't got nothing to do
You don't really like me
I don't really like you
We're just really lonely
We don't got nothing to do
It's hard to find someone that cares
They too obsessed with what you wear
Ask me bout my fucking day
Stop asking question bout my hair
And i get anxious when i smoke
I met a girl from down the road
She had a thing for getting choked
Too much whiskey in her throat
Sing it again
You don't really like me
I don't really like you
We're just really lonely
We don't got nothing to do
You don't really like me
I don't really like you
We're just really lonely
We don't got nothing to do
You don't really like me
I don't really like you
We're just really lonely
We don't got nothing to do