Pumped Up Kicks by Foster The People

"Pumped Up Kicks" is a song by indie-pop band Foster the People. It was released as the band's debut single on September 14, 2010, and the following year was included on their EP Foster the People and their debut album, Torches. "Pumped Up Kicks" became the group's breakthrough hit and was one of the most popular songs of 2011. The song was written and recorded by frontman Mark Foster while he was working as a commercial jingle writer. Contrasting with the upbeat musical composition .