Foster the People

These lyrics are about a young boy who finds a gun in his father's closet and is warned by the narrator to run faster than the bullet.

This song is about a school shooting, a cowboy kid with a six-shooter, and a box of "fun things" in his dad's closet.

These lyrics are about rising above and not compromising despite fear and adversity.

This song is about the fear a musician places in making music and the disapproval they fear from their fans if they make a wrong decision.

These lyrics are about finding joy in small moments, self-expression, and embracing life and all its possibilities.

This song is about the singer's relationship with a girl and the metaphors he uses to compare it to a playground/childhood theme.

These lyrics are about finding hope and strength in the midst of a difficult situation.

This song is about the journey towards self-fulfillment, and the struggles and roadblocks one faces in the process.

These lyrics are about someone who is not the one and the struggles of trying to find a connection in a world of superficiality.

This song is about a relationship in which one person wants the other to fake their interest, but the other refuses.

These lyrics are about a person expressing their love for another and promising to stay the same despite any changes.

This song is about two people separated by death, understanding and comforting each other.

These lyrics are about a person's journey of self-discovery.

This song is about the coming of age story of a person who has to confront their faults and regrets in order to grow and mature.

These lyrics are about embracing life and taking risks in pursuit of something greater than money.

This text is about how to deal with the pressures of life and how to find meaning in it.

These lyrics are about someone struggling to find freedom and relief from their own mind.

This song is about Mark Foster's struggles with writer's block and his journey of finding purpose in life.

These lyrics are about finding comfort and support in a loved one during difficult times.

This song is about a man's appreciation for a woman, and his willingness to go through anything to make her happy.

These lyrics are about the freedom of expression and challenging social norms.

This song is about Foster the People's struggle to be accepted by the music industry despite their unique and individual style.

These lyrics are about a person needing something to cool their head off and running from a truce, and the chorus encouraging them to keep fighting and embracing the day.

This song is about how one must pay the man, accept their needs, and overcome fear of exposure to find the light.

These lyrics are about falling in love and the joy that it brings.

This song is about a man deeply in love with a girl and willing to put her feelings before his own.

These lyrics are about a friend going through a difficult time and the singer's determination to help them get through it.

This song is about Mark's struggles with creativity and his journey to find resolution.

These lyrics are about facing difficult times in life and finding the strength to continue.

This song is about a man struggling with his self-destructive habits, despite knowing that he could make changes to improve his life.

These lyrics are about the beauty of being in love and the power of the imagination.

These lyrics are about a person pining for someone they lost and longing for them to come back.

This song is about a man reaching out to an old flame, wanting to take things naturally and not be influenced by the culture of one night stands.