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I'm Clifford Stumme, and I use literary analysis and research to explain the deeper meanings of pop songs. Feel free to leave a comment or to email me at clifford@popsongprofessor.com with questions or ideas!

Podcast: The Deeper Meaning of "Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster the People ft. Neal AKA "Merlin"

Podcast: The Deeper Meaning of "Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster the People ft. Neal AKA "Merlin"

Today, my guest and I are talking about "Pumped Up Kicks" by Foster the People. It's a fantastic song, and I think you're going to enjoy going deeper behind the meaning of these lyrics. The song is about a school shooter, but it's not glorifying it. Foster the People is trying to start a conversation about who school shooters are. 

My guest is Neal aka Merlin, and he's a great guy. We both researched this song, and now we're getting deeper into the meaning! 

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