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Pumped Up Kicks By Foster The People

Song meaning of Pumped Up Kicks by Foster the People

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Song meaning for Pumped Up Kicks by Foster the People

"Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster the People is a song that tells the story of a troubled young boy named Robert who has access to a gun and is planning to use it. The lyrics describe how Robert's father has a gun in his closet, and Robert has found it along with other "fun things." The chorus warns all the other kids with "pumped up kicks" (expensive sneakers) to run faster than Robert's bullet. The song's catchy melody and upbeat tempo contrast with the dark subject matter, making it a haunting commentary on gun violence and mental health issues in youth.

Funny song meaning for Pumped Up Kicks by Foster the People

Well, well, well, if it isn't Cowboy Kid Robert with his quick hand and rolled cigarette! Robert's dad has a box of fun things in his closet, including a six-shooter gun that Robert has taken a liking to. He's coming for you, so all the other kids with those pumped-up kicks better run faster than his bullet! Daddy works long hours, but at least he brings home surprises, like dinner packed in ice, which has clearly made Robert wait too long. He's now pulling triggers left, right, and center, and reasoning with his cigarette like it's his therapist. All the while, he's telling everyone their hair's on fire, which is just a cheeky way of calling them crazy. So run, run, run, ru-ru-ru-run!

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