High Hopes 3000

"High Hopes 3000" is a song by American singer-songwriter Role Model, released on June 3, 2026 as the lead single from his 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

"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.

Composition

The song includes elements of rock and roll. Lyrically, Role Model describes his loneliness as he seeks connection within the Los Angeles nightlife, as well as his cynicism about romance.

Critical reception

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". Daisy Carter of DIY called the song a "earworm hoedown".

Music video

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

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