The "story" told through the lyrics remains the primary focus. Written by Mark Foster, the song is a psychological character study of a troubled youth named . Foster the People Pumped up Kicks Bridge and Law Remix

: It is classified as an Electronic/EDM track, specifically moving into the realm of vaporwave or trap in various fan edits.

The story of the of "Pumped Up Kicks" is a tale of heavy juxtaposition—taking an already dark narrative and wrapping it in high-energy, electronic production. The Musical Reimagining