Pumped up Kicks (Foster The People Cover)

Slza delivers a softer pop reinterpretation of Pumped Up Kicks, giving the Foster The People hit a smoother and more melodic character while maintaining its distinctive indie vibe. This song text contrasts upbeat rhythms with darker themes, highlighting tension and hidden emotions, enriched by Slza’s atmospheric and modern approach. The cover was released in 2021 as a standalone single.

Pumped up Kicks (Foster The People Cover) - Slza Lyrics

Robert’s got a quick hand
He’ll look around the room, he won’t tell you his plan
He’s got a rolled cigarette, hanging out his mouth he’s a cowboy kid
he found a six shooter gun
In his dads closet, in a box of fun things, and I don’t even know what
But he’s coming for you, he’s coming for you

All the other kids with the pumped up kicks
You better run, better run, outrun my gun
All the other kids with the pumped up kicks
You better run, better run, faster than my bullet

Daddy works a long day
He be coming home late, he’s coming home late
And he’s bringing me a surprise
dinner’s in the kitchen and it’s packed in ice.
I’ve waited for a long time
the sleight of my hand is now a quick-pull trigger
I reason with my cigarette
And say, "Your hair’s on fire, you must have lost your wits"

All the other kids with the pumped up kicks
You better run, better run, outrun my gun
All the other kids with the pumped up kicks
You better run, better run, outrun my gun

All the other kids with the pumped up kicks
You better run, better run, outrun my gun
All the other kids with the pumped up kicks
You better run, better run, faster than my bullet

All the other kids with the pumped up kicks
You better run, better run, outrun my gun
All the other kids with the pumped up kicks
You better run, better run, faster than my bullet