![]() Perhaps it is to convey the idea that Robert repeats this idea of committing the crime to himself, proud of making the other kids in expensive sneakers suffer. Then we go back to the chorus, which is repeated several times. And he already seems not to be well mentally: “you must have lost your mind.” He talks to himself – or remembers what people said to him. In this part, it looks like Robert isn’t sure if he’s going to commit the crime. You must have lost your wits, yeah” (You must have lost your mind, yeah) I’ve waited for a long time (I’ve waited too long) In the second part of the song, the point of view is officially Robert’s. Thus, it became a symbol of expensive and stylish sneakers. The footwear, launched in 1989, has a very characteristic style and involves cushioning technology. The expression “pumped up kicks,” which we translate to expensive sneakers, comes from the Reebok Pumps line of shoes. But the message of Pumped Up Kicks is there behind the dancing sound. Heavy, huh? It’s interesting how the lyrics contrast with the sound of the song: if the song was aggressive rock, for example, maybe it wouldn’t play so much on the radio. You better run, better run faster than my bullet (You better run, you better run faster than my bullet) You better run, better run outrun my gun (You better run, better run faster than my gun) In the chorus, the lyrics are in the first person. It’s hard for most of us to understand, let alone explain, what makes someone commit this type of crime. The singer himself says: “I don’t even know what happened.” That’s what everyone always says after these shootings. Now the character has the weapon to carry out his plans. I don’t even know what (And I don’t even know what happened)īut he’s coming for you, yeah, he’s coming for you (But he’s coming for you, yeah, he’s coming for you) In his dad’s closet, and with a box of fun things Here, it looks like Robert lives out his own cowboy fantasy, doesn’t it? It’s interesting to think that, in this Wild West universe, cowboys who kill their enemies are cool and admired. They usually begin to demonstrate some need for help or some mental problems. According to the US Secret Service, the attacks tend to be premeditated and caused by male teenagers who have been bullied by their peers. Robert has a similar profile to most shooters. It seems like the writer did his research. Hanging out his mouth, he’s a cowboy kid (Hanging out his mouth, he’s a cowboy kid) He’ll look around the room, but won’t tell you his plan Robert’s got a quick hand (Robert has a quick hand) Thus, the song tells the story of a fictional character, Robert. The composer tried to imagine what the mind of an isolated and psychotic teenager would be like. Thinking about these events, Mark Foster wanted to compose a song dealing with this topic. Even Madonna released a song about it recently. These tragedies are a strong factor in the discussion about legal gun ownership in the US. The incident resulted in 15 deaths - including the shooters’ suicides - and 24 people injured.įrom then on, schools strengthened their security, but other cases ended up happening. It also included bombs and other explosive devices. Their plan of attack was not limited to just shooting. Two students planned a complex attack on their school (Columbine High School). One of the most famous cases was the Columbine massacre, which took place in April 1999. According to Wikipedia, the frequency of such events has tripled in the country since 2011. Unfortunately, the American people have gotten very used to these tragedies in schools, churches, and other public places. According to Mark Foster himself, Pumped Up Kicks is based on the school massacres in the United States. You better run, better run faster than my bullet Bridgeīefore we analyze the lyrics, let’s talk a little about the theme of the song. Yeah, the sleight of my hand is now a quick-pull triggerĪnd say, “Your hair’s on fire, you must’ve lost your wits,” yeah Chorus ![]() ‘Cause dinner’s in the kitchen and it’s packed in ice He be coming home late, and he’s coming home late You better run, better run faster than my bullet Verse 2 You better run, better run faster than my bullet You better run, better run, outrun my gun In his dad’s closet with a box of fun thingsīut he’s coming for you, yeah, he’s coming for you, wait ChorusĪll the other kids with the pumped up kicks He’ll look around the room, he won’t tell you his plan ![]()
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