"Pumped Up Kicks” is an indie pop song by Foster the People which was originally released as the band’s debut single in September 2010. The song’s lyrics are written as a monologue from the perspective of a homicidal teenager, who fantasizes about murdering other youths with “pumped up kicks” with a gun. Its a meme guys, so chill.
by WatchdogEXE January 30, 2018
a song usually meaning a school shooting. seems innocent enough but when you get to hear the lyrics, you'll know the truth about it. its a meme, ok? some variations are when the quiet kid looses a kahoot, when someone says vaping is gay, and a whole lot more.
yo dude, i heard the quiet kid is gonna shoot up she school tomorrow.
you mean hes gonna Pumped Up Kicks it?
yeah.
you mean hes gonna Pumped Up Kicks it?
yeah.
by Corona Borealis October 31, 2017
An action where you put your two arms out to your side and curve your arms and scoop your hands inwards as your flapping your arms up and down.
Band Member 1 "What is he doing?"
Band Member 2 "He's trying to pump up the crowd for our next song American Idiot"
Band Member 2 "He's trying to pump up the crowd for our next song American Idiot"
by inspire62 September 17, 2010
"I totally think that kid is going to go Pumped Up Kicks on everyone one day."
"Yeah he's a total Pumped Up Kicks, he's crazy."
"Yeah he's a total Pumped Up Kicks, he's crazy."
by i have fingers September 30, 2012
Someone who thinks they are better or cooler, but mostly tougher, than they really are. Think "puffed up chest". Someone who is figuratively standing on their toes to seem taller.
All the kids with the pumped up kicks better outrun my gun = I don't care how tough you think you are, my bullets are tougher.
by T0pl355 April 6, 2011
the act of influencing a crowd to show more attention and excitement towards a lack luster band or song. Arm movements towards the sky, a "c'mon" or eyebrows and head raised are typical ways for a band to improve the fan experience.
The crowd was enjoying the show in their own way until the band needed to pump up the crowd where everybody was asked to raise their arms to please the band's request.
Thankfully, Auberbach decided to pump up the crowd. Then it was a party.
Yeah, I've never seen Thom Yorke try to pump up the crowd before. I really wish he could try to connect wit the crowd more.
Thankfully, Auberbach decided to pump up the crowd. Then it was a party.
Yeah, I've never seen Thom Yorke try to pump up the crowd before. I really wish he could try to connect wit the crowd more.
by spooninspoonout November 11, 2014
by Flying boys in the joke November 22, 2018