[Impala64ssa]

FTA: "With emotions raw after Vegas, Foster said that he and his bandmates decided not to perform "Pumped Up Kicks" at the Austin City Limits festival in Texas or at the "All Things Go" music festival in Washington because some people misinterpret its meaning. "
Reminiscent of how sh!t happened whenever the Rolling Stones performed Sympathy for the Devil.

[Newtoidaho]

Any kid listening to that song is hearing the glorification of shooting others with a gun (specifically his Dad). In no way is it a “cautionary tale”.