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The Story Behind The Song 'Pumped Up Kicks' By Foster The People

The Story Behind The Song 'Pumped Up Kicks' By Foster The People

Update: 2020-08-05
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American indie pop band Foster the People released Pumped Up Kicks as the group's debut single.
Despite it's upbeat melody, the lyrics describe the homicidal thoughts of a troubled youth.
The lines in the chorus warn potential victims to "outrun my gun" and that they "better run, better run, faster than my bullet."
Today FM's Suzanne Kane joined Mario for Mario's Sunday Roast, to delve into The Story Behind The Song.
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The Story Behind The Song 'Pumped Up Kicks' By Foster The People

The Story Behind The Song 'Pumped Up Kicks' By Foster The People