American Songwriter: A Look Behind the Meaning of “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster the People
“Pumped Up Kicks” holds a darker meaning behind its alt-pop dance sound. Foster wrote the track from the point of view of a deeply troubled youth named Robert, who’s named only once at the beginning ...
A Look Behind the Meaning of “Pumped Up Kicks” by Foster the People
Chicago Tribune: Dark meaning of bubble-gum Pumped Up Kicks is tough to chew
WRAL: Foster the People's Mark Foster talks 'Pumped Up Kicks' and gun violence
Although its tone is jubilant and upbeat -- prompting some fans to blast it during celebratory times -- "Pumped Up Kicks" is about a boy named Robert, who fantasizes about shooting up his school.
Foster the People's Mark Foster talks 'Pumped Up Kicks' and gun violence
Yahoo: Foster the People’s ‘Pumped Up Kicks’ Joins YouTube’s Billion Views Club
Two years after Foster the People‘s 2010 hit “Pumped Up Kicks” hit a billion streams on Spotify, the track is adding yet another milestone. “Pumped Up Kicks” has officially joined YouTube’s Billion ...
E!: Radio Station Pulls Foster the People's "Pumped Up Kicks" From Airwaves Post Sandy Hook Shooting
Radio Station Pulls Foster the People's "Pumped Up Kicks" From Airwaves Post Sandy Hook Shooting
It was when my wife shoved the music player back across the table that I realized I needed to think harder about the tune I was playing for her. “Pumped Up Kicks” has been hailed as the song — or at ...
If “Pumped Up Kicks” catches your attention with its upbeat sound and hidden deep message, these tracks will give you that same blend of catchy rhythms and thoughtful, sometimes dark, lyrics. Its ...