Mark Foster explained the song's meaning to Spinner UK: "'Pumped Up Kicks' is about a kid that basically is losing his mind and is plotting revenge. He's an outcast. I feel like the youth in our culture are becoming more and more isolated. It's kind of an epidemic. Instead of writing about victims and some tragedy, I wanted to get into the killer's mind, like Truman Capote did in In Cold Blood. I love to write about characters. That's my style. I really like to get inside the heads
When I first heard this song I could barely understand what he was saying...I thought it was about a boy who didnt fit in because he didnt have the same shoes as everyone else O__O
Bullies are every where they are bad in bigger cities but i believe this song is based on rachels challenge (search it up) (First kid shot in a school shooting) Thats why i live right in the middle of the usa little town kalled kinsley Midway usa bullies here are the kids that can play foot ball only really
U pussies need to sack up. Bullies have always existed. It's the working out of the social hierarchy that always happens in every level of school. You pussies can't take a bully so you SHooT him?? Logical... Shut up and take it and like it. People grow out of these phases anyways. You may know some of these people in ur local pd. I never bullied. I pranked tho. If somebody tries to kill me for that they're the ones need be put down.
I believe this song is based on that mentally challenged kid that was picked on by other who thought they were better then him (big bad bullies) and picked on him a great deal so he took a gun to school and shot them all AND I HOPE HE GOT THEM ALL (THE BULLIES THAT TEASED HIM THAT IS ) and then turned the gun on him self very sad and fucked up if i might add people are so cruel ....
I love love this song!! reminds me so much of mid90's!! haha Im a 90 baby ofcourse! But i definitely wrote a quick verse 2 this song, its rap, bt i promise its reallyreally awesome! Check it out plzz!
I'm a truck driver. I go all over the United States. The 1st and 2nd time I heard this song on the radio was in L.A. (go figure). that was 2 or 3 months ago. Now I hear it everywhere. Cool.
Foster the People got screwed by the grammys. They should have been nominated for best song, record, and album of the year. Most disappointing is they were not nominated for best new artist. As usual, these award shows don't know what they are doing.
This song has a happy up beat tune but is very sad. The kid has problems and wants to harm "the popular kids". While he has nothing and maybe parents who work long hours and are not around. Hence suppers in the kitchen surrounded by ice. My guess a tv dinner. So many kids have it so ruff and kids pick on them not knowing what kind of life they live. Abuse, loneliness, metal problems and ect. To all the youth out there have a little more compassion for others because some others have tuff shoes
@jlaker79 nope ur wrong in all ways, the kid is robert hawkins, he is abused at home, he had nothing against "popular kids", he went to the omaha mall and killed people and killed him self, in his will he wrote "fuck u all, im famous now"
I just found it on my dairy radio station way to work .it . is way different love it, i did not know the song's name but media is amazingly friendly i just got it!!!
I didn't like the kid with the cigarette in his mouth.But I did love the hippies at 2:34.The monkey shooting at whatever is cool.What's up with the skeleton though? PS the panda bear is so cute!!!! PSS there's a cow behind the hippies.
NO ! this video does not suck. It is very realistic.... besides I love the money. Just as symbolic as the song. Mark Foster have an interesting mind, check some of the interviews. the whole album "Torches" is good
i love this video especially at 2:30 j and silent bob :D your ADD helped you here and im glad this video was funny and put to a good song in short thanks :D
No. This is not funny. It is about a school shooting, thank you very much.
heycanyoushutup 2 minutes ago
SHUT UP AND ENJOY THE MUSIC!
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omg2012ohno 5 minutes ago
How the fuck did this appear as recommended on a mumford and sons song?
lipgloss457 2 hours ago
This is funny as hell!
TheMrvideogamerguy 3 hours ago
at 54 sec is a dick in a box
longboardkingg 7 hours ago
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longboardkingg 7 hours ago
1:42 so loled at that
TheDoUgLaS783 1 day ago 3
So cool
1451519 1 day ago
i wanted to see the monkey shoot the gun
ililo1234 1 day ago
Im lowest of all kids this should be my song but insted the kids with pumped up kicks listen to it like it relates to them
yintenroy 1 day ago
448 people have pumped up kicks
yintenroy 1 day ago
that panda at 1:42 was priceless!
lesmiserable38 2 days ago
449 people didn't out run his gun.
Faolan21hk 2 days ago
I am Teh MoKeY
barrelrollinchicken 2 days ago
@crazyboss5
Mark Foster explained the song's meaning to Spinner UK: "'Pumped Up Kicks' is about a kid that basically is losing his mind and is plotting revenge. He's an outcast. I feel like the youth in our culture are becoming more and more isolated. It's kind of an epidemic. Instead of writing about victims and some tragedy, I wanted to get into the killer's mind, like Truman Capote did in In Cold Blood. I love to write about characters. That's my style. I really like to get inside the heads
TheEBAYclan 2 days ago 3
Monkeys are epic win they smoke crack and shoot guns.
RobertVeryon118 2 days ago
also what message is this spreading kill a kid if they got better kicks then ya?
crazyboss5 2 days ago
Would like to see some retard acoustic cover this
crazyboss5 2 days ago
aku orang malaysian pun suka sanagt lagu ni foster the people
adi1295 2 days ago
Hahaha
adelya0 2 days ago
Can sum1 say Columbine?
HyenDry 2 days ago
at least the video makes sense.
alilsouthosanity 2 days ago
I love this song and the band but can anyone else hear a good version bein made from Gorillaz? Theyd be amazing
ASYLUMxSNIPER 3 days ago
me: all the other kids with the pumped up kicks you better run better run,
dad:im home!
me: out run my gun!!!
dad: what? you have a gun? is this about those high tops?
me: all the other kids with the pumped up kicks, you better run faster than my bullet
dad: what??!!! youre talking mass murder, sarina, please dont do this!
me: well youre hairs on fire if you lost youre witts yeah
dad: you are soooo grounded sarina!!!!!
me: huh? * takes off head phones* what about my hightops?
mckenna3232 3 days ago 2
so many stupied teenz thez dayz
deathroc12242 3 days ago
It's about a school shooting. If ya didn't notice
xF3ARTH3FALL3Nx 3 days ago
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When I first heard this song I could barely understand what he was saying...I thought it was about a boy who didnt fit in because he didnt have the same shoes as everyone else O__O
3NoWmAn29600 3 days ago
Is the scene of the kids running down the road from Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds"? Damn that monkey is laying down some lead!!! Nicely done!
earussell 3 days ago
Replied a few hours ago my son and i dig the song but the monkeys in this vidieo make it!!!!
Athena2712 3 days ago
I play this in band, and one thing I have to say is: it gets stuck in your head easily. And I mean easily!
acatz29 3 days ago
My ten yr old son and I watched this video and tripped out cool ass song and awesome video!!!!!!!!!!!!
Athena2712 3 days ago
Great video, much better than the original video clip!
simonkennedyis 3 days ago
anybody else notice they changed sides? 2:47
TheBadbobrob 4 days ago
@TheBadbobrob it was just mirrored and replayed
Tlincoln1495 4 days ago
i love this song i listen to it when im down
TechTaz8 4 days ago
So well made...
beldamcoaline 4 days ago
is it me or the top comment is too long :/
static945 4 days ago
@static945 no its to long
TechTaz8 4 days ago
Hahahaaa I love this!!!!! I could watch it with just Jay & Silent Bob, too awesome!
dabsy13 4 days ago
this should be the real music video
gta004100 4 days ago in playlist Favorite videos
Legolas and JESUS!
qman5788 4 days ago
So what they're saying is that all the Hipsters, wiggers, and black kids should run? very clever lol
WOWthatsfunny7 4 days ago
Bullies are every where they are bad in bigger cities but i believe this song is based on rachels challenge (search it up) (First kid shot in a school shooting) Thats why i live right in the middle of the usa little town kalled kinsley Midway usa bullies here are the kids that can play foot ball only really
BUKLAU747 5 days ago
U pussies need to sack up. Bullies have always existed. It's the working out of the social hierarchy that always happens in every level of school. You pussies can't take a bully so you SHooT him?? Logical... Shut up and take it and like it. People grow out of these phases anyways. You may know some of these people in ur local pd. I never bullied. I pranked tho. If somebody tries to kill me for that they're the ones need be put down.
TheRichardchandler 5 days ago 2
I believe this song is based on that mentally challenged kid that was picked on by other who thought they were better then him (big bad bullies) and picked on him a great deal so he took a gun to school and shot them all AND I HOPE HE GOT THEM ALL (THE BULLIES THAT TEASED HIM THAT IS ) and then turned the gun on him self very sad and fucked up if i might add people are so cruel ....
760stonerchick 5 days ago
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I sang an acoustic cover of this song on my page, it would mean the world to me if someone checked it out :)
headlesssinger 5 days ago
perodno but I find it very ignorant point because I think it is a mockery to the victims of oslo
kolyatrix 5 days ago
I used to have Pumped up Kicks... But then I took a bullet to the knee!:3
geekykangaroo 6 days ago
@geekykangaroo same but then i took an arrow to the knee
minecraftPAdaily 6 days ago
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@geekykangaroo shutup...............and die in a fire now. the arrow jokes arent funny. AT ALL.
ಠ_ಠ
sirpoonscheeze1000 5 days ago
Can u make a video 4 one of my songz txt my line 3174907884
billydagod 6 days ago
this story is warning to those abusive spoiled kidds
MegaZarco13 6 days ago 2
This video cracks me up
sunnykhan88 6 days ago
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I love love this song!! reminds me so much of mid90's!! haha Im a 90 baby ofcourse! But i definitely wrote a quick verse 2 this song, its rap, bt i promise its reallyreally awesome! Check it out plzz!
TRapsGoldenchild 6 days ago
this song is based on murder
MrTrucker219 6 days ago
@MrTrucker219 sometimes horrible things make beautiful music.....lifes a bitch....blah blah blah oh well
BoogieManVids 6 days ago
@BoogieManVids i Agree with you lifes a bitch....
SupremeCmder 6 days ago
that monkey had a G18...
He was probly doing better then...(fill in army) i couldn't think of one :(
shirlarederth 6 days ago
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shirlarederth 6 days ago
this song is clean
Lilshordy908 6 days ago
i forgot about this song!! funny how songs have there peak then just fade this used to be soo popular haha
terpslaxman04 1 week ago 2
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who gave that monkey a gun! they must be crazy but it is funny
ihavearedfez 1 week ago
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who gave that monkey a gun! they must be crazy but it is funny
ihavearedfez 1 week ago
who gave that monkey a gun! they must be crazy but it is funny
ihavearedfez 1 week ago
That skeleton is fucking scary 0.o
munkmanjames 1 week ago
Nice video, check out this version from Shelby Turner at YouTube: shelbyturnermusic
tomtsquared 1 week ago
I'm a truck driver. I go all over the United States. The 1st and 2nd time I heard this song on the radio was in L.A. (go figure). that was 2 or 3 months ago. Now I hear it everywhere. Cool.
truckinkitty 1 week ago
make this poin at alvin and the chimpmunks
Austinv1994 1 week ago
This video is so cheeeeeezzzzyyy :):):):)
MrIHEARTNY 1 week ago
nice video
mrdrjenkins1 1 week ago
what movie is that at 2:36 i frogot
kozykcr 1 week ago
@kozykcr Clerks 2 (:
FrozenShadow99 1 week ago
This theme about kids taking justice by they're own hand got to land us out.
It isn't a joke.
MegaZarco13 1 week ago
Best song about school shootings since I Don't Like Mondays by the Boomtown Rats.
DrDupe 1 week ago
I want this monkey for bodyguard!! jaja
63renan 1 week ago
thumbs up if this is better than the actual music video
herderderpader 1 week ago
i love the bears face
theoperater12 1 week ago
thats the evil monkey that lives in my clauset !!!!!!!!!!!
reece123ist 1 week ago
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Foster the People got screwed by the grammys. They should have been nominated for best song, record, and album of the year. Most disappointing is they were not nominated for best new artist. As usual, these award shows don't know what they are doing.
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S--E--X ?
/watch?v=P25e9lrRUK0
xXSniperWarriorXx 1 week ago
No this song is actually based on the high school shooting that was very devistating in Denver colorado
xXJames45Xx 1 week ago
@xXJames45Xx No shit
Jack2Mandalorex 1 week ago
This song has a happy up beat tune but is very sad. The kid has problems and wants to harm "the popular kids". While he has nothing and maybe parents who work long hours and are not around. Hence suppers in the kitchen surrounded by ice. My guess a tv dinner. So many kids have it so ruff and kids pick on them not knowing what kind of life they live. Abuse, loneliness, metal problems and ect. To all the youth out there have a little more compassion for others because some others have tuff shoes
jlaker79 1 week ago 14
@jlaker79 This is a recall to the numerous highschool shooting in the States. Daddy's bringing a surprise ...packed in ice... he beats the kid.
It's a really rough song if you listen well to the lyrics.
juggerfox 5 days ago
@jlaker79 why dont they just buy pumped up kiks
BUKLAU747 5 days ago
@BUKLAU747 probably dont have money also
HyperblexMedia 4 days ago
GTFO ur opinion jlaker79
RidzuanVfx 4 days ago
@jlaker79 nope ur wrong in all ways, the kid is robert hawkins, he is abused at home, he had nothing against "popular kids", he went to the omaha mall and killed people and killed him self, in his will he wrote "fuck u all, im famous now"
takaKizne007 2 days ago
chuck norris's monkey!
wyattsmills 1 week ago 22
@wyattsmills again no its not it is mine omggg i gave it to chuck norris
dudelike11 1 week ago
Perfect So Cal Song.. Glad To Live In California. (:
MyaV098 1 week ago
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This song is soo catchy, absolutly love Foster The People :D. Please check out my bands acoustic-folk cover of this song /watch?v=Q1HyCkRg0ys
TomDee95 1 week ago
1:41 I fucking laughed my ass off at the bear omfg hahahahaaa
TheMoveCNR 1 week ago
I just found it on my dairy radio station way to work .it . is way different love it, i did not know the song's name but media is amazingly friendly i just got it!!!
MegaZarco13 1 week ago
Better run, better run .. faster than my bullet.
DixieReece 1 week ago
♫ bang bang bang ♫
♪ bang bang bang ♪
♫ bang bang bang ♫
♪ bang bang bang ♪
♫ bang bang bang ♫
♪ bang bang bang ♪
wazwolf 1 week ago
This is the most cheery song to mass murder society to.
I must endorse. ♫
wazwolf 1 week ago
much better to fester out in a great song then with a smile and a squeeze of the trigger
seagull420247 1 week ago
this song is awsome
roblox740 1 week ago
i like this song
cupiecake2012 1 week ago
A monkey with a gun it dosed get any better
paintballer8476 1 week ago
btjunkie is gone...where is everyone dl'ing their torrent music these days?
megamanxtc 1 week ago
yahh look thath kid with a cigarette and mutches in the hand lol
TheCamille2000 1 week ago
Great job, niiiiiiiiiiiice!
clyde421 1 week ago
why can i never click on the regular official music video!
toodooloomotherfucka 2 weeks ago
Better than the original.
TheMorgieMorgue 2 weeks ago
I didn't like the kid with the cigarette in his mouth.But I did love the hippies at 2:34.The monkey shooting at whatever is cool.What's up with the skeleton though? PS the panda bear is so cute!!!! PSS there's a cow behind the hippies.
jaya364 2 weeks ago
@650Blackout.. That is one of the scene in the music video of "I got high" Just search this: Afroman- Because i got high..
ur welcome ;)
ChanChan1206 2 weeks ago
@ChanChan1206 Swing and a miss. It's from a movie. Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back.
ninjax261 1 week ago
@650Blackout That is one of the scene in the music video of "i got high"... Just search this: Afroman- I got high..
welcome
ChanChan1206 2 weeks ago
If I saw that monkey come towards me. . . .
CCbundy 2 weeks ago
Lmfao love it
Gypsypotato21 2 weeks ago
at part 2:34 what movie is that
650Blackout 2 weeks ago
@650Blackout Clerks
aliennations1 1 week ago
Deep!
feldwebel999 2 weeks ago
Haha... search the lyrics
tadflip 2 weeks ago
I was like HOLY SHIT JAY AND SILENT BOB
stickersonface44 2 weeks ago
I laughed pretty hard at the panda. I quite enjoyed the pictures.
micalishis 2 weeks ago
1:04 THE BIRDS?!?!?
greendayfan716 2 weeks ago
@supernat56 Fuckin jay and silent bob!
Eville502 2 weeks ago
Why do people saturate youtube with these terrible cut and paste videos? I only want to see the original music video.
SlipperyFrog 2 weeks ago
woooooow amazing song, me costó trabajo ubicarla, me encanta el rock alternativo y esta canción encaja perfectamente
blanquitodan 2 weeks ago
It's Cartmans spelling monkey from South Park!
marker0110 2 weeks ago
wow I think this is AWESOME
27Jaxson2001 2 weeks ago
Haha . I Love This Video . XD
MonsterWithaMustache 2 weeks ago
the guys starting at 2:34, i think the guy on the left the first time looks like Legolas on lord of the rings lol
supernat56 2 weeks ago
I love the hippies at 2:34 and its talking about shooting kids for there freeking sneekers are you serious.........omg
jaya364 2 weeks ago
Like the clip from The Birds.... Bodega still looks the same.
TheMarkpark1111 2 weeks ago
ta małpa xd
betty1526 2 weeks ago in playlist Liked videos
came here for the thumbnail, now i kind of regret it
bosebucks375 2 weeks ago
THATS MY MONKEY!!!!!!!!!!!
billzaboo 2 weeks ago 28
@billzaboo ummm no its not it is mine :(
dudelike11 1 week ago
3:09 or 3:20
gabrielshaw900 2 weeks ago
wTA
theyiyanesco123 2 weeks ago
my fav was the two guys on 2:34 to 3:03
giggle1712 2 weeks ago
NO ! this video does not suck. It is very realistic.... besides I love the money. Just as symbolic as the song. Mark Foster have an interesting mind, check some of the interviews. the whole album "Torches" is good
SRayVon4u 2 weeks ago
at 2:34 theres a problem
bumblebee2a 2 weeks ago
this is one of the best homemade video i've had ever watched....phenomenal :)))
SHAHRULAZ 2 weeks ago
First time hearing....love it
mollys40 2 weeks ago
Eric and Dylan would be happy to hear about this. R.I.P <3
HenryJohnson3 2 weeks ago
@HenryJohnson3 Bet money you just pissed people off for putting "r.i.p" for 2 murderers..
lavaiscoldbuthot1 2 weeks ago
@HenryJohnson3 your a fucking faggot
liljoemartin 2 weeks ago
THIS IS TOTALLY FUNNY!
thatcrazychic 2 weeks ago
lovr ythis
cece351000 2 weeks ago
why'd the guy running keep getting brighter
Tlincoln1495 2 weeks ago
Funny
ext153 2 weeks ago
i spy a constipated monkey
dragonduskdawn 2 weeks ago
hilarious
2023nathan 2 weeks ago
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spazcabrera 2 weeks ago
best movie ever jay & silent bob forever!!
powerliftin4lyfe 3 weeks ago
cool vid
nickdjables 3 weeks ago
I usually don't like videos but, I like it just cause of that jay and silent bob gif.
Vitosawesome 3 weeks ago
1:09 for what you wanted.
MrYZ11 3 weeks ago
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MrYZ11 3 weeks ago
funny becuase i clicked it becuase a monkey with a gun was on it
SuperSpicks 3 weeks ago
It is about the shootings in 1999
subzerofan133 3 weeks ago
Good song
subzerofan133 3 weeks ago
@subzerofan133 if u like this song you would love my version of it! checkit out its AMAZING
iTAKEvideosONthebus 3 weeks ago
lol
VampireTheSisters 3 weeks ago
clicked it bcuz i saw a monkey with a gun :3
JrMarquis12 3 weeks ago 61
q hasco de video pero la song ta chevere
jesus14peru 3 weeks ago
this song is about the Columbine High School shooting in 1997
TheCosmodude 3 weeks ago
Dude at 2:34 Spot a faget opp another op another op another op Theres Lmfao op theres HANNAH MONTANA!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Username50001000 3 weeks ago
A música é o máximo!!
kfazevedo1 3 weeks ago
Bem criativo!
kfazevedo1 3 weeks ago
@i3atyourdog
It's about a f'ing school shooting
tluteus1234 3 weeks ago
Love the metaphors!
defstar65 3 weeks ago
So that's what a pumped up kick looks like.
trane1994 3 weeks ago
omg! where are the top-comments?
AlexMODification 3 weeks ago 2
Sad, people don't realize the meaning of the song
ArmosPwnU 3 weeks ago
@ArmosPwnU
what is the actual meaning?
i3atyourdog 3 weeks ago
@i3atyourdog its actualy about kids having the idea of shooting other kids
all the other kids, with the pumped up kicks=kids with cool clothing
you better run, better run=they better run
outrun my gun= they better run away before they get shot
ArmosPwnU 3 weeks ago
id admit i love this song but i clicked on this version of the song cause of the monkey with a gun
CineMakingsytc 3 weeks ago
Ta panda rozwala system xD
kamilc96 3 weeks ago
i love this video especially at 2:30 j and silent bob :D your ADD helped you here and im glad this video was funny and put to a good song in short thanks :D
deftones1010170 3 weeks ago