Vintage Reggae Cafг© - Pumped Up Kicks - Foster The People - Reggae Version File

The title refers to the expensive Reebok Pump shoes that were status symbols in the late '80s and early '90s. Robert, an outcast, targets the kids who have the wealth and social standing he lacks.

In this particular version, the original indie-pop synth-bass is replaced by a warm, bubbling reggae rhythm. The frantic energy of the 2011 original is smoothed over with off-beat guitar skanks and soulful, almost detached vocals, turning a high-tension track into something that sounds, on the surface, entirely carefree. The Dark Reality Behind the Rhythm The title refers to the expensive Reebok Pump

While Mark Foster originally wrote the song as a "fuck you" to hipsters that they would still want to dance to, the takes this irony a step further. By stripping away the indie-rock urgency and replacing it with an "irie" sunset vibe, the cover forces you to confront the lyrics in a new way. It mirrors the way society often ignores the warning signs of mental illness because the "surface" looks pleasant or normal. The frantic energy of the 2011 original is