Pumped Up Kicks
Foster the People
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Robert's got a quick hand He'll look around the room, he won't tell you his plan He's got a rolled cigarette, hanging out his mouth he's a cowboy kid Yeah found a six shooter gun In his dad's closet hidden oh in a box of fun things, I don't even know what But he's coming for you, yeah he's coming for you All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, out run my gun All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, faster than my bullet All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, out run my gun All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, faster than my bullet Daddy works a long day He be coming home late, he's coming home late And he's bringing me a surprise 'Cause dinner's in the kitchen and it's packed in ice I've waited for a long time Yeah the slight of my hand is now a quick pull trigger I reason with my cigarette And say your hair's on fire, you must have lost your wits, yeah All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, out run my gun All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, faster than my bullet All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, out run my gun All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, faster than my bullet All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, out run my gun All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, faster than my bullet All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, out run my gun All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, faster than my bullet All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, out run my gun All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You'd better run, better run, faster than my bullet
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Written by: Mark Derek Foster
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6 facts about this song
Composition and Release1. "Pumped Up Kicks" was composed and recorded by the American indie pop band "Foster the People".
2. The song was initially released as the band's debut single in September 2010.
3. It was taken from "Foster the People"'s debut album, "Torches", and re-released in 2011.
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Artist Insights4. Mark Foster, the band's lead vocalist, wrote and produced "Pumped Up Kicks" in just five hours.
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Content & Meaning5. The song narrates the story from the perspective of a disturbed and delusional youth with homicidal thoughts, a reflection of the increasing incidents of school shootings in the United States.
6. The title, "Pumped Up Kicks", refers to expensive, stylish sneakers symbolizing status among teenagers.
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Commercial Success & Recognition7. Despite its dark themes, the song achieved immense commercial success, reaching the top 3 in several countries, including the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.
8. The song achieved multi-platinum status in the United States, Australia, and Canada.
9. Credited with bringing indie pop to the radio, "Pumped Up Kicks" received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
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Controversy & Banning10. Due to the song's controversial content, it was pulled out from rotation on several radio stations following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012.
11. In 2019, the song was notably removed from the setlist of Foster the People's tour, following more mass shootings in the U.S.
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Legacy12. As of 2021, "Pumped Up Kicks" continues to be the band's biggest hit and has been covered by numerous artists.
13. It has also appeared in various movies, TV shows, and video games.
14. Despite its controversial nature, "Pumped Up Kicks" is often cited for spreading awareness of mental health issues among teenagers.
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