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
Back in the summer of 2011, it seemed like "Pumped Up Kicks" was always playing somewhere. The song, recorded by the Los Angeles band Foster the People, appeared to come out of nowhere, and it was ...
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
Washington Examiner: As shootings increase, is it time to retire Pumped Up Kicks?
In summary: The interplay of meaning and axiomatic machine mathematics, captured by the difference between $\models$ and $\vdash$, is a subtle and interesting thing.
What is the meaning of the $c$ in $C_c^ {\infty} (\mathbb {R})$?
Catchy but unsettled, Foster the People's tune is the accidental anthem of this messed up summer. 2011's songs of the summer were as schizophrenic as the season itself. Over the next few days on The ...
Almost 10 years ago, Matt Foster wrote the song that would become one of the biggest hits of the decade. One day in January 2010, Foster spent eight hours writing and singing a synth-filled single ...