https://padlet.com/fr1111924/hk980f7bhgsu2urj Joshua, Jayla, Dominika, Amanda, Keilyn en-us 2023-01-31 15:45:32 UTC 2025-10-24 19:51:16 UTC hello@padlet.com fr1111924 https://padlet.com/fr1111924/hk980f7bhgsu2urj/wish/2466318427 This song is an example of situational irony due to the catchy tune/beat contrasting with the dark lyrics. A prime example of this irony being present is when the song says "All the other kids with the pumped up kicks, better run, better run, outrun my gun". The tune consists of an upbeat base/drum line and happy whistling noises while the singer talks about students running from gunfire. (Amanda)

Image Source: This is a screenshot I took from the music video linked in the resources post. ]]> 2023-02-02 15:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/fr1111924/hk980f7bhgsu2urj/wish/2466318427 zi1112632 https://padlet.com/fr1111924/hk980f7bhgsu2urj/wish/2466318583 One example of a metaphor in the song is "he's a cowboy kid, yeah. Found a six-shooter gun...". This is a metaphor because the lyric is comparing a teenage boy to a cowboy. They are unlike but are related. They are referring to him as a cowboy kid because his behavior is wild and he found a gun to use. Cowboys are known for "wild" and sporadic behavior. (Dominika)

Image source: https://johnpavlovitz.com/2017/10/04/cowboy-fantasy-good-guy-gun/

]]> 2023-02-02 15:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/fr1111924/hk980f7bhgsu2urj/wish/2466318583 joshuacleveland417 https://padlet.com/fr1111924/hk980f7bhgsu2urj/wish/2466319048 The Intended Audience of this song mainly goes to teenagers in high school. The song talks about a school shooter in high school. In reality, the school shooter happens to mainly be a high school student who feels hatred towards other students and seeks vengeance. They plan to receive their vengeance on the other students by taking their lives. (Joshua) 

Image Source: https://instantlymodern.com/trending/high-school-best-friends/


]]> 2023-02-02 15:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/fr1111924/hk980f7bhgsu2urj/wish/2466319048 jaylanickensgill https://padlet.com/fr1111924/hk980f7bhgsu2urj/wish/2466319359 The theme of this song is that nothing ever appears as it seems on the outside. Pumped Up Kicks has very dark, depressing, and alarming undertones because the singer is singing about his plan to commit a school shooting in a roundabout way. The singer comes across as knowing something all the other kids at school don't, coming across as very ominous.  (Jayla) ]]> 2023-02-02 15:34:00 UTC https://padlet.com/fr1111924/hk980f7bhgsu2urj/wish/2466319359 fr1111924 https://padlet.com/fr1111924/hk980f7bhgsu2urj/wish/2466359577 Video Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDTZ7iX4vTQ 

Link to Lyrics: 
https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/fosterthepeople/pumpedupkicks.html ]]> 2023-02-02 15:57:28 UTC https://padlet.com/fr1111924/hk980f7bhgsu2urj/wish/2466359577 mu1116698 https://padlet.com/fr1111924/hk980f7bhgsu2urj/wish/2468538554 The intended audience for the song "Pumped Up Kicks" are school workers. The song talks about a school shooting and whenever a school shooting happens, the teachers and administration do everything they can to keep the students safe. School shootings are a re-occurring issue in America and affect everyone involved in the education system. (Keilyn) ]]> 2023-02-04 16:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/fr1111924/hk980f7bhgsu2urj/wish/2468538554