Pumped Up Kicks

About

Debut single from the indie pop group Foster the People with lyrics describing homicidal thoughts of a troubled youth. It became the group's breakthrough hit. 

Trivia

The song earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Mark Foster wrote and produced the track. It was the first Billboard Alternative Songs number-one single to be a top five charter in the United States since "Use Somebody" by Kings of Leon.