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Adult Written by weasly May 10, Just Listen As long as your kids don't read the lyrics, they'll have no idea. It's a great song, beat-wise, just don't sing along. Adult Written by Hot Fuss April 15, This song will not turn your children into murderers. In fact, it should do the exact opposite. The song is a metaphor: although it describes a kid who kills his schoolmates out of jealousy, it is actually about how people kill for no reason or for anger, and FTP made this song in order to frown opon murdering.

Yes, the kid smokes cigarettes, but my guess is most kids know someone who smokes, and it isn't going to kill you or your kid. Adult Written by ParranormalHour February 5, I can't even describe what i am thinking Yes, it talks about smoking and shooting children but what pushed the child with the gun to this point?

Abuse and bullying. Central message? Do not go pushing people around you have clue when they will snap. So I believe it has a positive message and is somewhat dark and true.

Parent of a 13 and year-old Written by hildib October 28, Adult Written by doglover6 October 17, Deeply disturbing message hidden behind cheery tune. I actually liked this song When I read the lyrics I got this sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. It is so incredibly dark and disturbing. Not for kids If the song gave some sort of positive message saying that the action being described in the song were bad But, as it stands, this song needs to be taken off of the airwaves.

Adult Written by Rick Gibson September 11, Disturbing Lyrics The song tells a story about a kid to plans on killing other kids and his parents, and the chorus repeats over and over - "All the other kids with the pumped up kicks better run better run, outrun my gun".

Go to Common Sense Review. The Grammy-nominated musician reflected on whether artists have a responsibility to speak out during trying times ahead of the band's headlining performance at the "All Things Go" music festival last month. CNN: There's been no shortage of bad news in the world. While writing songs for your latest album, "Sacred Hearts Club," has the political climate influenced your music or have you been able to compartmentalize?

Mark Foster: How the Vegas shooting changed us FOSTER: I would wake up, I'd read the news in the morning and I would get a knot in my stomach because it felt like there would be a tragedy that happened somewhere in the world, there would be a shooting somewhere, there would be a bombing somewhere Walking into the studio making "Scared Hearts Club" I felt like it was important for us as artists to write a joyful record, but using joy as a weapon because joy is the best weapon against oppression, it's the best weapon against depression.

CNN: Do you think it's an artist's duty to speak to the times or is it your job first to entertain? I think artists throughout the history of time have always been controversial and have been a voice to speak to public culture in a way a politician can't because they'll lose their constituency. But artists, I think historically, have shined a magnifying glass on culture and have talked to it I don't consider myself an entertainer. Helped me decide. Had useful details 1.

Read my mind. Report this review. Kid, 12 years old August 22, Had useful details. Teen, 14 years old Written by BookLover April 4, Catchy Song With Darker Lyrics Anyone listening to "Pumped Up Kicks" needs to know that it is about a troubled, underprivileged youth who harbors resentment toward his wealthier peers and fantasizes about taking a gun to school.

There is no swearing or innuendos in the lyrics, but there are references to cigarettes and the youth's violent thoughts are shown in the lines: "All the other kids with the pumped up kicks, You better run, better run, outrun my gun You better run, better run faster than my bullet". However, some listeners may not pay attention to the lyrics because they are hidden by an upbeat tune and well-done special effects that enhance the quality of the sound.

Ultimately, as long as kids enjoy the melody and know that the violence is not glorified, the song is good for anyone aged 12 and up. Teen, 13 years old Written by Guff November 23, About a school shooting This song is about a boy named rob who wants to start a school shooting.

The reason they made this song is to raise gun awareness which is why I don't despise it but still is not great for younger children. Teen, 13 years old Written by SirSmugleaf July 2, Lyrics are about a school shooting, may not be appropriate for younger children, pretty nice song.

Teen, 15 years old Written by Cooltiger37 September 6, Controversial song has violence, smoking While this song is really catchy and well-made, it is extremely controversial due to its violent lyrics about school shootings. However, although there are also a couple references to cigarette smoking, the track doesn't have any profanity or sexual content.

Overall, though, I think kids will be really confused by a happy and upbeat-sounding song having such dark lyrics, so it's best for thinking teens who can fully understand it. Kid, 9 years old March 3, Teen, 15 years old Written by KatMist February 27, Its about a teen who gets a hold of a gun and is going to shoot up his school.

It's a great song that puts light on school shootings and bulling. Just listen to the lyrics and you can hear the whole story behind this song. Teen, 13 years old Written by memeboi October 24, I love it This song gave me a courage to love shrek. This title contains: Sexy stuff. Teen, 16 years old Written by Bushman July 31, Do you guys really know what it is Pumped up kicks may be all happy and all. But it resolves around wanting to do a school shooting listen to the lyrics.

It's about all those schools shootings for example the columbine school shooting. Teen, 15 years old Written by biovox14 October 24, Doesn't shy away from the reality of bullying. This is a great song that depicts bullying from the victims AND the bully.