If you watch all the performances of this song in chronological order, you can see his soul slowly shrivel until he's just not there anymore. Not that he's all that charismatic to begin with, but obviously singing the same song in the exact same way like a thousand times -- to the delight mostly of teenage idiots who may or may not realize they're the kids with the pumped-up kicks -- will have a not-so-invigorating effect.
Mark is soo talented! its not even fair! he is amazing at guitar, piano,singing, song-writing.... if i could be as good at him at just ONE of those... and to top it off he is sooo hot!!! Like, please, its NOT fair <3
I LOVE YOU MARK FOSTER ! YOURE AWESOME ! I got Ring That Spell "Foster the people" on it ! hahaha =D Otherwise I'm really addicted to your all SONGS ! OMG ! all the other kids.... lalaa
I NEED.. a FtP acoustic album.. ASAP.... This set is their best acoustically.. Oh man I love it when he sings "Your hair's on fire must of lots your wits.."
No one's probably gonna read this, but I’ll say it anyway cuz I feel at least 1 person will. I'm a young designer and graffiti artist, I know there's a million out there but I feel like my art has a unique individual style.
If you just take a min and give me a chance I'll make you a believer. I would love nothing more than to have a loyal following on YouTube. If anyone who reads this could press the "THUMBS UP" others will see it. Just a simple button push will make a huge difference.
Hey ppl just made my own cover of this. I do all my work I record my music edit it all, make all my own music videos. Also I edited everything alone and I tought myself how to play guitar and piano. I play guitar by ear my own way dnt know one cord after 3 years cuz I learn everything my way. I support anyone in music and will comment back. I put my heart and soul into my music to bring ppl a diff style that is unheard of. I make soo much music im going deff. it's a lil off still a great vid
@REBELLIC1OUS The singer, Mark Foster, tried to look in the head of a psychotic teenager, he's trying to comprehend what it is that makes teenagers feel so isolated that they commit horrible deeds, a shooting in this example.
This is an excellent song, really, catchy and deep, beautifully sung. The guys look kind and well-behaved, excellent. This SHOULD be a hit amoung teenagers in Afghanistan and Irak, who spend their mis lives dancing under the Drones of Korruption. Awesome.
@Merlinmhc 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". Mark also said "I feel like the youth in our culture are becoming more and more isolated"
i know a lot of u wont look at this comment but if just one person could support my dreams and check out my channel i did a rap cover to moves like jagger by maroon 5 and pumped up kicks my foster the people could u please subscribe and check it out id really appreciate im just tryna get my music out there and if you have a page you want me to check out ill definitely support it thanks
EXAMPLE: I recently had a caller describe an unknown request to me and incorrectly insist that it was a Vanilla Ice song. So instead, I played her the David Bowie/Freddy Mercury version of Under Pressure, to which she later e-mailed the studio and told me that she had never heard that version before and "even for a song that was ripping-off Vanilla Ice, it was quite fantastic!" I get crap like that all the time! I'm only 23 myself, but really - kids these days, geez!
what the general public fails to realize is that when new bands eagerly jump to sign-on with big name producers, their binding contracts enforce them producing SOME music good/bad, just profit no quality control. Bands used to throw-out their crappy songs, now they turn them over for release with anything else and it's the general public that pays the price. Our children are growing-up thinking it's ok for all music to suck!
I'm not heartless, I've just worked in radio long enough to spot rip-offs a mile away. Let me tell you something about the modern music scene; if it's not "inspired by" or "sampling" someone else's work than it won't make it to the radio unless it's already pulled enough cash to make to the Top 10 list. Why? Because the latest generations are too stupid to realize that the world's already been fed this before sense there's no reason to try hard to produce quality material
"All the little chicks with their crimson lips say Cleveland rocks! Cleveland rocks!"
oh wait, wrong song - and to think, all this time and it turns out The Drew Carey Show stole this song 15 years before it was ever even released - go figure!
WAKE-UP; THIS TUNE ISN'T DEEP, IT'S A TOTAL RIP-OFF!
@SharkWhisperer1988 I respect your opinion and I've read all that you've written to "bigyellowbanana123". And I think you're right, but, in this case, personally; I don't feel it like a "Cleveland Rocks!" rip-off
you guys please vote this comment up , people need to see this . okay so i really want foster the people to win this years vma award for best artist . it would mean the world to them if us , as their fans could help them out . vote for them !!! you can vote more then once soo don't stop !!! xoxox :) / . please do this , they deserve it .
love the original version but for some reason i think i prefer this one... wish they did i would do anything for you in acoustics. love foster the people
Could you make guys more accoustic songs? Your band is so amazing that it doesn't need special sound effects, and the singer's voice is so beautiful, it's a pity you use too much electronic effects. I just love your pure music, guys.
Listen, ive had a hard past and i got ispired by this song to study the shooting... And i really wish i could speak to them somehow. It would make my life to meet them. Im not even kidding.
i love that he took his kicks off lol and the energy could have had something to do with the jackass that interviewed him right before the song lol and good luck getting the song out of your head let me know how that works out for you!!! lmao
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aprilmy100 1 day ago
.... His.... Voice.... <3
PunkkRock101 1 day ago
Is this russian T-shirt with ИСКРА-title? :)) nice ))
MrKuzmitch 3 days ago
is it me or does he sound like hes on helium a bit??
WikyZ26 1 week ago
perfect song
TheTadeo77 1 week ago in playlist Favorite videos
Great sound!!! Check out the duo, THE SUBJECTIVE PERSPECTIVE. Another outstanding group coming to surface out there. Figured I'd share!!! :-D
ThSubjctvPrspctv 1 week ago
can't wait til they come out with another cd. i love the first one, every single song. very rare.
heathcol1 1 week ago
I like the acoustic version
ShweetNewKix 2 weeks ago
what a great bassline
dozerbr 2 weeks ago
Weird how this song has a folk feeling to it acoustic. I like it.
DrPerki 2 weeks ago
If you watch all the performances of this song in chronological order, you can see his soul slowly shrivel until he's just not there anymore. Not that he's all that charismatic to begin with, but obviously singing the same song in the exact same way like a thousand times -- to the delight mostly of teenage idiots who may or may not realize they're the kids with the pumped-up kicks -- will have a not-so-invigorating effect.
1212kpm 4 weeks ago
I prefer their acoutic version :DDD
PokemonTCG09 1 month ago
My 2nd fav band after MUSE, cool!!
4m4t0 1 month ago
love them <3
niciaaak 1 month ago
love Mark ! :">
pussicak 1 month ago
mark foster <3
sukeikanmasin 1 month ago
robert jest spetardowany i ma dobry plan ja wiem
TheTadeo77 1 month ago in playlist Favorite videos
Yes, you are right! He looked so young! :)
GreenyFM 1 month ago
charlie sheen on base
SoUThinkUCanFlourish 1 month ago
just cone across these dudes and all I can say is..Im impressed and superb performance. When you got it you got it....these dudes have it plenty!
arfurlife 1 month ago
Mark is soo talented! its not even fair! he is amazing at guitar, piano,singing, song-writing.... if i could be as good at him at just ONE of those... and to top it off he is sooo hot!!! Like, please, its NOT fair <3
itstartstomorrow 2 months ago 16
QUE HOMBREEEEEE.
orianagarzon 2 months ago 2
amgz, this croud sucks butt.
them - claps claps ..
me - OMG!! WOOO I LOVE YOU MARK!!!
you can tell they wanna get up and dance, mannnnn D:
KhangathyDeLaPedo69 2 months ago 2
I LOVE YOU MARK FOSTER ! YOURE AWESOME ! I got Ring That Spell "Foster the people" on it ! hahaha =D Otherwise I'm really addicted to your all SONGS ! OMG ! all the other kids.... lalaa
nur9708 2 months ago 5
I NEED.. a FtP acoustic album.. ASAP.... This set is their best acoustically.. Oh man I love it when he sings "Your hair's on fire must of lots your wits.."
MemberofBeatlism 2 months ago 6
No one's probably gonna read this, but I’ll say it anyway cuz I feel at least 1 person will. I'm a young designer and graffiti artist, I know there's a million out there but I feel like my art has a unique individual style.
If you just take a min and give me a chance I'll make you a believer. I would love nothing more than to have a loyal following on YouTube. If anyone who reads this could press the "THUMBS UP" others will see it. Just a simple button push will make a huge difference.
63Mastermind 2 months ago
their music is fabulous and wonderful and perfect but it doesn't hurt that pontius has those armsss
allisonxnosilla 2 months ago
So much better then what I hear on the radio.
Deerhuntermike125 2 months ago
awesome
joshben126 2 months ago
Love his voice
MrJason300 2 months ago
i want to bang mark foster. now.
itstartstomorrow 2 months ago 5
He sounds like a sheep...
austin282005 2 months ago
@austin282005 AN EPICALLY AWESOME SCHMEXII SHEEP!!!!
FosterThePeopleGirl 2 months ago
i want that shoes of Mark Foster!!! :3
Brendonbeatiful 2 months ago
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OzvarNao 2 months ago
Luv it
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Hey ppl just made my own cover of this. I do all my work I record my music edit it all, make all my own music videos. Also I edited everything alone and I tought myself how to play guitar and piano. I play guitar by ear my own way dnt know one cord after 3 years cuz I learn everything my way. I support anyone in music and will comment back. I put my heart and soul into my music to bring ppl a diff style that is unheard of. I make soo much music im going deff. it's a lil off still a great vid
wokeandtoke 2 months ago
no shoes.!
rocabillywilly 2 months ago
haha his shoes.. :))
nikkiNava014 3 months ago
not bad. it sounds like "Bell & Sebastian" i think. nice bass, nice guitar... good voice
Rodatari 3 months ago
Mark is an idol to me! Foster the people <3 and yeah im British
shortyboy999 3 months ago
I prefer him standing when he sings. Then we get to see all those killer dance moves :)
humanoid361 3 months ago 83
@humanoid361 he's self conscious bout his hieght
EmilyFox2029 2 weeks ago
@EmilyFox2029 Aw man. He looks fine!
humanoid361 2 weeks ago
Eles são fodas demais. ;D
HarthurMF 3 months ago
Mark..may I steal your hat? :D
RikaDarknessOC 3 months ago 3
Why doesn't mark have shoes on? Great performance <3
TheWhocares88 3 months ago
@TheWhocares88 he kicked so hard he needed new shoes (lyrics on another song of theire's) ha!
LizAZ08 3 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
@LizAZ08 heh heh i see what you did there :)
TheWhocares88 3 months ago
Hey the guy on the drums is kinda cute. :)
maria17954 3 months ago
This song makes me want to scream outside and just jump around. Grab a knife and kill everyone because I am the queen of the world.
maria17954 3 months ago
I like how they dress. Hipster they call this?
maria17954 3 months ago
please check out my cover up pumped up kicks.... my first video :D :D :D
sofiq24 3 months ago
asome im going to put a vid of me singin it
BiggieSmallsCPT 3 months ago
....damn hipsters!!......making me look ssssooooooooooooo uncool!!! :D
duncanchristian 3 months ago
Will they ever come to wackass fresno? /:
Brandonskizz123 3 months ago
Brilliant song, still don't understand the lyrics though
REBELLIC1OUS 3 months ago
@REBELLIC1OUS The singer, Mark Foster, tried to look in the head of a psychotic teenager, he's trying to comprehend what it is that makes teenagers feel so isolated that they commit horrible deeds, a shooting in this example.
LoveMusic067 3 months ago
@LoveMusic067 Thanks =)
REBELLIC1OUS 3 months ago
wtf did he do to with his shoes? One's over here, one's back there...jeez Mark Foster. keep your damn shoes on! lol :)
garylibra 3 months ago
13/1/2012. FOSTER THE PEOPLE IN MALAYSIAA
WOHOO
OO1Brandon 3 months ago
can anyone tell what sorta sticks is the drummer using ..
i know they're called hot rods or something ?
so are they called rods ??
armandmadewnus5 3 months ago
what does it mean the 3 star tattoos on marks right hand..?
is it claim for shooting star.. for chasing their dreams..?
syimasyi 3 months ago
Awesome
kworkman31 3 months ago
l0l thumbs up if y0u n0ticed Mark has n0 sh0es 0n:)
BlakEyedPeepz 3 months ago
MARK FOSTER'S VOICE!!
shiweiooi 3 months ago
i like this version waaay better than the one that plays on the radio.
hurleygirlpage 3 months ago in playlist uber faves 2
I LOVE YOUTUBE!
knot4u11 3 months ago
real MUSIC!!! woohoooo!!! far cry from all the bullshit out on right now ... havent bought a cd in a whiiiile but ths one i did .. no downloading lol
NacoCable 3 months ago
How'd he make his snare so tight? Sweet vid
Fredisyodaddyo 3 months ago
This guy does not like shoes!
andimccormick 3 months ago 2
This is an excellent song, really, catchy and deep, beautifully sung. The guys look kind and well-behaved, excellent. This SHOULD be a hit amoung teenagers in Afghanistan and Irak, who spend their mis lives dancing under the Drones of Korruption. Awesome.
lefelefele 3 months ago
Very cool band
prad2554 4 months ago
Mark Foster "fuck shoes"
blakeguitar94 4 months ago 97
@blakeguitar94 hahaha:D
melliGumsl 3 months ago
@blakeguitar94 i ve never seen such a chiller on stage^^
grafkrobotkin 1 month ago
nice socks Mark! lol
nwilson59 4 months ago
ME ENCANTA!!
karinabichi 4 months ago
Knowing this song is about the Columbine murders..........jeez, gives it a whole new meaning!
Merlinmhc 4 months ago
@Merlinmhc no its not
SharpZed 4 months ago in playlist SharpZed's favorites
@SharpZed Yes it is
Merlinmhc 4 months ago
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@Merlinmhc 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". Mark also said "I feel like the youth in our culture are becoming more and more isolated"
SharpZed 4 months ago in playlist SharpZed's favorites
They must be really young..
Irockatlyrics 4 months ago
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i know a lot of u wont look at this comment but if just one person could support my dreams and check out my channel i did a rap cover to moves like jagger by maroon 5 and pumped up kicks my foster the people could u please subscribe and check it out id really appreciate im just tryna get my music out there and if you have a page you want me to check out ill definitely support it thanks
illdaize 4 months ago
he make me fly
narnia165 4 months ago
cute drum set
SONATASE11 4 months ago
lol is that a kazoo ? someone bring those damn things back..... winning
punkmofo 4 months ago 2
this is the first actual artist i've seen using the same guitar as me!
AOTSismyhero 4 months ago
@bufalosabresrock4444 - No one cares that you can't accept new music and bands moving on with their sound.
3217SF 4 months ago in playlist 3217SF's favorites
ALL OF YOU GUYS ARE POSERS! IVE BEEN LISTENING TO FTP SINCE 1992!! THEY WERE WAY BETTER BACK THEN, THIS SONG IS GARBAGE
bufalosabresrock4444 4 months ago
@bufalosabresrock4444 They must have been 7-8 years old then, I bet they rocked it back then!
SharpZed 4 months ago in playlist SharpZed's favorites
@bufalosabresrock4444 Foster the People formed in 2009... awk
Oh and I forget, whose the poser now?
mferguson94 4 months ago 2
@bufalosabresrock4444 um. this band was formed in 2009.
FongioHELS 4 months ago
@bufalosabresrock4444 haha fail, they formed in 2009
jonster565 4 months ago
@bufalosabresrock4444 Dumbass!!!
Probieboss 4 months ago
@bufalosabresrock4444 This band formed in 2009, and this was one of their first songs, I remember before they had an album out this was on an EP.
xxxPurplexGirlxxx 4 months ago
Took off his pumped up kicks...
FindingLoveInMelody 4 months ago
anybody know what drum sticks this guy is using
baseballer21and0 4 months ago
@baseballer21and0 hes using brushes...i think those are hot rods...vater has some good ones
natetaylor15 4 months ago
@natetaylor15 aright thanks man
baseballer21and0 4 months ago
awesome song - but why this subject matter???
MsDoxma 5 months ago
@MsDoxma why not?
Universalenterprises 4 months ago
haha he was about to pick his nose
JohnSmithenbersky 5 months ago
Mark foster is just aww!!-3
They're all so talented :3
xoxomeli1 5 months ago 3
2:36 do you guys hear that Kazoo?!?!?!
HellsAngelsofNC 5 months ago
the singer is fucken beautiful!!! and I love his voice!!!! <3333
melmosworldify 5 months ago 3
@baaabbbjjjiccaaa Does it look like a normal guitar to you?
Probieboss 5 months ago
What is the guy on the very left playing. Electric bass or just guitar sum one help plz
baaabbbjjjiccaaa 5 months ago
@baaabbbjjjiccaaa Cubbie always plays bass, def looks like bass!
LizAZ08 5 months ago
@baaabbbjjjiccaaa it's a bass guitar
woreek92 5 months ago
I cannot believe how they can put such a beautiful feel to such a dark song.
maddie5333 5 months ago 44
>:o
TheMinnesotagirl11 5 months ago
such a beautiful song .
bocahbengawan 5 months ago
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PhillySteezSteak 5 months ago
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love this! i actually like it better
Beena127 5 months ago
ONLY GOOD SONG MADE IN LAST 5YRS OF THE SHITTY LYRICS THESE DAYS
DtoWnSux1 5 months ago 17
@DtoWnSux1 noel gallagher's high flying birds mate...
fedemonsalve 4 months ago
This song reminds me of late-grunge. Love the song, like their voices.
Drugstorecowgirlca 5 months ago 2
@bigyellowbanana123
EXAMPLE: I recently had a caller describe an unknown request to me and incorrectly insist that it was a Vanilla Ice song. So instead, I played her the David Bowie/Freddy Mercury version of Under Pressure, to which she later e-mailed the studio and told me that she had never heard that version before and "even for a song that was ripping-off Vanilla Ice, it was quite fantastic!" I get crap like that all the time! I'm only 23 myself, but really - kids these days, geez!
SharkWhisperer1988 5 months ago
@bigyellowbanana123
what the general public fails to realize is that when new bands eagerly jump to sign-on with big name producers, their binding contracts enforce them producing SOME music good/bad, just profit no quality control. Bands used to throw-out their crappy songs, now they turn them over for release with anything else and it's the general public that pays the price. Our children are growing-up thinking it's ok for all music to suck!
SharkWhisperer1988 5 months ago
@bigyellowbanana123
I'm not heartless, I've just worked in radio long enough to spot rip-offs a mile away. Let me tell you something about the modern music scene; if it's not "inspired by" or "sampling" someone else's work than it won't make it to the radio unless it's already pulled enough cash to make to the Top 10 list. Why? Because the latest generations are too stupid to realize that the world's already been fed this before sense there's no reason to try hard to produce quality material
SharkWhisperer1988 5 months ago
marc pontius!!!!!!!! aaaaaaaahhhh! <3
MysticalPopTart 5 months ago
What happened to Mark's shoes? Now all I can see are his pumped up socks.
TheSk8ersNextDoor 5 months ago 8
makes me wanna sing along...
"All the little chicks with their crimson lips say Cleveland rocks! Cleveland rocks!"
oh wait, wrong song - and to think, all this time and it turns out The Drew Carey Show stole this song 15 years before it was ever even released - go figure!
WAKE-UP; THIS TUNE ISN'T DEEP, IT'S A TOTAL RIP-OFF!
SharkWhisperer1988 6 months ago
@SharkWhisperer1988 you are heartless
bigyellowbanana123 5 months ago
@SharkWhisperer1988 I respect your opinion and I've read all that you've written to "bigyellowbanana123". And I think you're right, but, in this case, personally; I don't feel it like a "Cleveland Rocks!" rip-off
vfdandruk 5 months ago
i would looooovvveee to see them live like this...
RosesEntwined 6 months ago
I like this better than the studio version- i like hearing Marks real voice :3
GypsyVanner24 6 months ago 5
i hate the silent clapping crowd - fuck this is a damn library? hell nah
silvermist1307 6 months ago 2
Gr8 song......2ppl didnt have pumped up kicks....
StrongmanRotary 6 months ago
2 people have slippery mouse, true story
ashyxt 6 months ago 6
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ashyxt 6 months ago
fuck i wish i wrote this.
LaynesAddiction 6 months ago 5
I love this version way more....It is so much more personal.
makupluver108 6 months ago
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love the original version but for some reason i think i prefer this one... wish they did i would do anything for you in acoustics. love foster the people
JustDarby123 6 months ago
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JustDarby123 6 months ago
Portland, Oregon For The Win..... WE'RE WEIRD
bzakk77 6 months ago
how comes they only count my views?!
xCarlinee 6 months ago
Could you make guys more accoustic songs? Your band is so amazing that it doesn't need special sound effects, and the singer's voice is so beautiful, it's a pity you use too much electronic effects. I just love your pure music, guys.
R0ney91 6 months ago 4
*an
TheRexfalcon 6 months ago
strange the cd version they sound like theuy're from uk but live they sound country american :D
RedDress 6 months ago 7
@RedDress listen to another live performance...they play it different ways
highoctanestoner 6 months ago
@RedDress im pretty sure your just retarded!!
iKill4money99 6 months ago
roberts gotta quick hand........ lead singer has no shoes on xD
bEaChRuLeR101 7 months ago 4
Listen, ive had a hard past and i got ispired by this song to study the shooting... And i really wish i could speak to them somehow. It would make my life to meet them. Im not even kidding.
211lolfunnyvidluver 7 months ago
Awww so adorable how he's tapping his feet without shoes on! I love this version so much, too! XD
xoAsianLoveox 7 months ago
i like them better acoustic
dclown50 7 months ago 2
Hey Josh!!
musiclycharged 7 months ago
holy crap! This version of it is AMAZING!!!!
iamcraaazy93 7 months ago
Incredibly awesome band with pure honest musical talent! Keep up the great work Mark, Mark and Cubbie!
JKAgee 7 months ago
they get into there music soo much
like there mind is not even thrr! <3
88joeana 7 months ago
Wow they're amazing live
MeneerToad 7 months ago
i love that he took his kicks off lol and the energy could have had something to do with the jackass that interviewed him right before the song lol and good luck getting the song out of your head let me know how that works out for you!!! lmao
autumndangelo 7 months ago
Are these guys not having a blast or what? Incredible energy.
thedsmguys 7 months ago
B flat D A E
satelliteradio711 7 months ago
hehe he took his shoes off :D
sisterofthetavern 7 months ago
I figure if I listen to every live version of this song on youtube I'll get tired of it and then it can get out of my head.
jdman331 7 months ago 5
@jdman331 ive been doing the same thing!
musiclycharged 7 months ago
@musiclycharged It worked, I only had to do it for one day and then I was completely over the song.
jdman331 7 months ago
@jdman331 me too!!
musiclycharged 7 months ago
@jdman331
hows that working out for ya? :P i tried tht too but i just cnt stop listening to it, its so fucking good
lalalandgirlify 4 months ago
doesn't get any better then this.. <3
xoObsessed 7 months ago
This is just jizz to my ears.
Georgieboii95 7 months ago
This acoustic version is 100% way better than the studio version!
misskaedy 8 months ago
The highlight of my day was when Spec's radio played this while I was having a slow boring day at work...love this band:)
TheCabrini83 8 months ago
Cubbie looks like Robert Pattinson
Nanjijanji 8 months ago
it's a amazing song!
dianitaramone 8 months ago 35
big one.
dolladollabillyow 8 months ago
and the shoes come off
gpalachuk 8 months ago 80