High Hopes 3000
| "High Hopes 3000" | ||||
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| Single by Role Model | ||||
| from the album Chuck Timely & the Hourglass | ||||
| Released | June 3, 2026 | |||
| Length | 4:05 | |||
| Label | Interscope | |||
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| "High Hopes 3000" on YouTube | ||||
"High Hopes 3000" is a song by American singer-songwriter Role Model, released on June 3, 2026 as the lead single from his upcoming third studio album Chuck Timely & the Hourglass (2026). He wrote the song with its producers Mason Stoops, Taylor Mackall and Kane Ritchotte, Remy Morritt, and Harrison Whitford.
Background
[edit]"High Hopes 3000" was one of the first songs that Role Model created for Chuck Timely & the Hourglass. He had conceived the line "Does love come around or does one come around to it?" long before writing the song, and decided to set up the album with that question.[1]
Composition
[edit]The song includes elements of rock and roll.[2] Lyrically, Role Model describes his loneliness as he seeks connection within the Los Angeles nightlife, as well as his cynicism about romance.[3][4]
Critical reception
[edit]Allyson Franzo of Melodic Magazine gave a positive review of the song, opining it to be compelling because of the contradiction between hope and doubt, highlighting Role Model's desire for optimism while expecting disappointment. Franzo also praised the singer's "relaxed, conversational delivery that makes the lyrics feel personal and down-to-earth", as well as his focus on "subtle vulnerability".[3] Daisy Carter of DIY called the song a "earworm hoedown".[4]
Music video
[edit]The music video was filmed in Piermont, New York and released alongside the song on June 3, 2026. In it, Role Model portrays his alter ego Chuck Timely as a jean jacket-wearing mechanic who angers his boss with his slacker attitude and roller skates around town[5]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[6] | 89 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[7] | 64 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] | 6 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts)[9] | 83 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[10] | 95 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[11] | 19 |
References
[edit]- ↑ Hiatt, Brian (June 4, 2026). "Role Model on His New Album — and Why He's Killing Off His 'Sally' Guest-Star Bit". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
- ↑ Ammeh, Rojina (June 3, 2026). "Role Model Leaves the Cowboy Hat Behind with "High Hopes 3000"". Exclaim!. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
- 1 2 Franzo, Allyson (June 7, 2026). "Role Model enters his new era with "High Hopes 3000"". Melodic Magazine. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
- 1 2 Carter, Daisy (June 8, 2026). "Role Model introduces 'Chuck Timely & The Hourglass' with lead single 'High Hopes 3000'". DIY. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
- ↑ McCartney, Claire Valentine (June 3, 2026). "Who Is Chuck Timely? Role Model Explains—Sort Of". W. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
- ↑ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 15 June 2026". The ARIA Report. No. 1893. Australian Recording Industry Association. June 22, 2026. p. 4.
- ↑ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Role Model". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. June 12, 2026. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Official Singles Chart on 12/6/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of June 20, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: Week of June 20, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved June 23, 2026.