1. Pumped Up Kicks

Pumped Up Kicks

Foster the People
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A silhouette of a cowboy with a gun in one hand and a rolled cigarette in the mouth, running away from a group of kids in the background.
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Lyrics

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1-line summary
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.
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A silhouette of a cowboy with a gun in one hand and a rolled cigarette in the mouth, running away from a group of kids in the background.
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These lyrics are important as they talk about the dangers of gun violence and the need to be aware of it.

Meaning

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1-line summary
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.
proposed artworks
A silhouette of a cowboy kid with a six-shooter in hand, a box of "fun things" in the background, and a Reebok Pump™ shoe in the foreground.
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Why is this important?
This song is important as it sheds light on the issue of gun violence and the effects it has on people, especially young people. It also serves as a reminder to be aware of our actions and how they can have a lasting impact on others.
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