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.
six speed
Role Model Lyrics
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I couldn't pick myself up
My mama called me last week
I started to cry when I hung up
I had a threesome last night
I woke up all alone
I guess that's total freedom, that's nice
I should have turned off my phone
Baby, I'm just too weak
Too weak to speak
Let's talk in a week
Baby, I'm just too weak
Too weak to speak
Let's talk in a week
Six speeds (yeah)
Six speeds on my bike (woo, yeah, go)
Six speeds, six speeds on my bike (woo)
And I'm moving pretty fast
Moving, moving pretty fast from it
And I'm moving pretty fast
Moving, moving pretty fast from it
Pretty people seem so unhappy with themselves
If I had a face like that I'd never love no one else
And I don't want to cry, 'cause nobody ever cries if they're tough
Leave me out to dry, just so I can lie with the rest of the stuff
But nobody likes
That's too hard to bite
It's not worth the fight
They won't do it right
The one that nobody likes
Too hard to bite
Not worth the fight
Won't do it right
Six speeds (yeah)
Six speeds on my bike (woo, yeah, go)
Six speeds, six speeds on my bike (yeah, woo)
And I'm moving pretty fast
Moving, moving pretty fast from it
And I'm moving pretty fast
Moving, moving pretty fast from it
The lyrics to Role Model's "Six Speed" are a reflection on the singer's struggles with feeling weak and alone. The song opens with the singer recounting a recent breakdown and a conversation with their mother that left them in tears. They then disclose that they had a threesome but woke up alone, suggesting that this moment of freedom and release was ultimately not fulfilling. The chorus repeats the phrase "too weak to speak," indicating that the singer is unable to articulate their emotions and is in need of time to process them.
The second half of the song moves away from personal struggles and into a commentary on societal expectations and superficiality. The singer notes that "pretty people seem so unhappy with themselves" and suggests that if they had a face like that they would "never love no one else." They also sarcastically suggest that they don't want to cry because "nobody ever cries if they're tough" and instead are content to be "left out to dry" with the rest of society's shallow concerns. The song ends with the singer once again reflecting on the freedom of moving fast on their bike, perhaps suggesting that physical release and escape is one of the few things that provide genuine relief in this world.
Overall, "Six Speed" is a raw and introspective expression of the singer's struggles with mental health, loneliness, and societal pressures. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is struggling but still seeking moments of escape and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
I broke down last week
Last week, I had an emotional breakdown
I couldn't pick myself up
I wasn't able to recover from my emotional state
My mama called me last week
Last week, my mother called me
I started to cry when I hung up
I cried after finishing the call with my mother
I had a threesome last night
I had a sexual experience with two other people
I woke up all alone
After the experience, I was alone
I guess that's total freedom, that's nice
Being alone after the experience felt liberating
I should have turned off my phone
I feel as though being alone after the experience is what I needed and I regret not taking phone calls
Baby, I'm just too weak
I'm currently unable to handle or address a particular issue
Too weak to speak
I'm unable to articulate my feelings
Let's talk in a week
I need additional time before I'm able to have a productive conversation
Six speeds (yeah)
I'm riding my bike
Six speeds on my bike (woo, yeah, go)
My bike has six gears
And I'm moving pretty fast
I'm riding quickly
Moving, moving pretty fast from it
I'm riding my bike quickly to leave my problems behind
Pretty people seem so unhappy with themselves
Attractive people often seem to be unhappy with their lives
If I had a face like that I'd never love no one else
If I was attractive, I would never want to date anyone else
And I don't want to cry, 'cause nobody ever cries if they're tough
I don't want to cry because I want to appear strong
Leave me out to dry, just so I can lie with the rest of the stuff
People may use and manipulate me, but I choose to go along with it and be part of the group
But nobody likes
I feel isolated from others
That's too hard to bite
I can't handle the truth about myself or my situation
It's not worth the fight
I don't think it's worth the effort to change my situation
They won't do it right
I don't trust others to help me with my problems
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Blake Slatkin, Dylan Brady, Tucker Harrington Pillsbury
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