Raised in Katonah, New York by a director and an actor/sculptor, Galvin was encouraged to explore the visual and performing arts in his youth, eventually focusing on both playing drums and dance. He was a contributing songwriter to Walk the Moon while in college, and went solo with Yellerkin in 2013.
Featuring bright, harmonic anthems and thudding drums, his first EP as Yoke Lore, Far Shore, was released in the spring of 2016 by B3SCI Records. Its songs were quickly licensed for series on MTV and Netflix. By then based in Brooklyn, where he also co-founded the dance troupe Boomerang, his song "Hold Me Down" garnered seven-figure streams before the end of the year.
In early 2017, he released the single "World Wings" shortly before making his SXSW festival debut and touring the U.S. in support of Overcoats. The song later appeared on his follow-up EP, Goodpain, which was released in June of that year.
Safe And Sound
Yoke Lore Lyrics
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This fire won't die tonight
All the days of the danger, believer
You're my safe and sound, you're my safe and sound
Sunrise by your side
We'll find our own heights
Believe that all my love and all my blood keeps me up
I'm singing for my age
'Cause I'm believing in the change
Oo-oo-oo-oooooh, oo-oo-ooohh
Oo-oo-oo-oooooh, oo-oo-ooohh
Oo-oo-oo-oooooh, oo-oo-ooohh
Oo-oo-ooh, oo-oo-ooh, ooohh
Sometimes, on the warm days, my eyes blaze
I won't let you down today
I'll give you all the stars in my backyard
I'll be your safe and sound, i'll be your safe and sound
Sunrise by your side
We'll find our own heights
Waking up in dark clouds, it's a shakedown
Believe that all my love and all my blood keeps me up
I'm singing for my age
'Cause I'm believing in the change
Oo-oo-oo-oooooh, oo-oo-ooohh
Oo-oo-oo-oooooh, oo-oo-ooohh
Oo-oo-oo-oooooh, oo-oo-ooohh
Oo-oo-ooh, oo-oo-ooh, ooohh
Oo-oo-ooh, oo-oo-ooh, ooohh
The opening line of Yoke Lore's song "Safe and Sound," "Your eyes burn like a torch in the winter," is a striking image that immediately sets a tone of warmth and light in the midst of cold and darkness. In the context of the song, it seems to be a metaphor for a deep connection between two people. The chorus reinforces this idea, as the singer sings about finding safety and security in the presence of someone else: "All the days of the danger, believer / You're my safe and sound, you're my safe and sound." This person is a source of strength and hope for the singer, who feels supported even when confronted with difficult situations: "Waking up in dark clouds, it's a shakedown / Believe that all my love and all my blood keeps me up."
The verse about "singing for my age" suggests a desire to make a positive impact on the world despite challenging circumstances. The phrase "believing in the change" implies a hopeful outlook, even in the face of obstacles. The image of waking up in dark clouds creates a sense of disorientation and uncertainty, but the singer seems to be relying on the steadfastness of another person to stay grounded.
Overall, the lyrics of "Safe and Sound" convey a feeling of warmth and hope in the midst of difficulty. The image of finding safety in someone else's presence is powerful, and the use of images like burning eyes and dark clouds creates a vivid and emotional landscape.
Line by Line Meaning
Your eyes burn like a torch in the winter
Your eyes shine brightly like a torch even in the darkest and coldest of times
This fire won't die tonight
The passion and love between us will not fade away tonight
All the days of the danger, believer
Despite all the obstacles and challenges we face, I have faith in us
You're my safe and sound, you're my safe and sound
You are the person who makes me feel secure and protected; you are my home
Sunrise by your side
I want to wake up every day next to you, watching the sunrise
We'll find our own heights
We will pursue our dreams and aspirations together, and reach new heights as a team
Waking up in dark clouds, it's a shakedown
Sometimes life can be overwhelming and difficult to bear
Believe that all my love and all my blood keeps me up
My love for you and my passion for life keep me going, even during the toughest times
I'm singing for my age
I am expressing myself and my emotions through music, as a representation of my generation
'Cause I'm believing in the change
I have hope and optimism for the future; I believe that change is possible
Oo-oo-oo-oooooh, oo-oo-ooohh
This is the chorus of the song, expressing the idea of feeling safe and sound with the person you love
Sometimes, on the warm days, my eyes blaze
Sometimes I feel a spark of passion and energy inside me, especially on warm and sunny days
I won't let you down today
I promise to be there for you and support you, especially today
I'll give you all the stars in my backyard
I want to share everything I have with you, even the simple things like the stars in my backyard
I'll be your safe and sound, i'll be your safe and sound
I will always be there for you, making you feel safe and secure
Oo-oo-ooh, oo-oo-ooh, ooohh
This is the chorus of the song, expressing the idea of feeling safe and sound with the person you love
Writer(s): Adrian Galvin, Ariel Loh
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Javi Muñoz
Not only is atypical such a stunning series, but it also give us such wonderful songs 🥺
Lauren💋
i know right
Laudrella Gaming
Atypical is the best series <3
Frank Francis
Definatly
FXlimie
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
𝔈𝔩𝔦𝔞𝔰🔱
yes that’s true👍🏻
Thào Hạnh Phủng
I swear i dont think i could ever get over the show
Jaine Pereira
Yeeeeah! This song is amazing! 💙
I sleep 5 hrs everyday
i swear to god this is the most beautiful song in the world. like if you are here from aytipical
Krymestone
This song burns deep. It’s a literal therapy for depression for me.