Pumped up
Pumped up adjective - Tense with excitement and enthusiasm as from a rush of adrenaline.
Upbeat
Upbeat adjective - Having or showing a good mood or disposition.
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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Lyrical Dissonance: "Pumped Up Kicks" is a upbeat, summery song (complete with a whistling hook)
about gun violence.Foster: Yeah, can you imagine if I'd written "Pumped Up Kicks" as a ballad?
Source: Music / Foster The People
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