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.
Snowday
Yoke Lore Lyrics
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You were kneeling behind me
And your hands in my hair
I had it in for too long
Slid in snow, got me so drunk
And I could remember first ward
I dig your darkness in all my veins
I feel it right when I hold tight
Feel it right when I hold tight
Fear all the ignorance that comes with bliss
Fear all the ignorance that comes with bliss
Fear all the ignorance that comes with bliss
Fear all the innocence within my flesh
I be burning for you, babe
Morning love is the one way
The Lord made on Sundays
And bring me all your red skin
Show me who you have been
And I will not fault them
I dig your darkness in all my veins
I feel it right when you hold tight
And my lungs seal shut when you call my name
Feel it weigh like a soft pain
I'm afraid of having you
I'm afraid of needing anything
I fear the ignorance that comes with bliss
I fear the ignorance that comes with bliss
Fear all the ignorance that comes with bliss
Fear all the ignorance that comes with bliss
Fear all the ignorance that comes with bliss
Fear all the innocence within my flesh
The lyrics of Yoke Lore's song "Snowday" tell a story of a tumultuous, passionate and complicated love affair. The singer seems to have been stuck in a rut, harboring some pent-up emotion for a while before their partner enters their life. The first four lines of the song set the scene of the encounter - the singer is lost in thought when their partner finds them and proceeds to gently touch their hair. From this, we can infer that the partner is affectionate and perhaps a comfort to the singer.
The next few lines of the song talk about getting drunk and losing oneself in the moment. The line "slid in snow, got me so drunk" could be interpreted as the singer letting go and forgetting about their troubles, or as a literal representation of a snow day where they indulge in revelry. The following line - "And I could remember first ward" - adds to the imagery of an eventful evening. The second half of the song delves into the singer's fear of the intensity of their feelings. They seem to have a deep and all-consuming love for their partner, but this scares them. The repetition of the line "I fear the ignorance that comes with bliss" emphasizes this fear. They also mention "all the innocence within my flesh", which could suggest that they're worried about losing their own innocence or sense of self by being with their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I was right where you found me
I was in a place where I felt lost until you came into my life
You were kneeling behind me
You were supporting me from behind all along
And your hands in my hair
Your touch makes me feel like I'm alive again
I had it in for too long
I had a feeling of pain within me that lasted for too long
Slid in snow, got me so drunk
The rush of emotions from being with you is overwhelming
And I could remember first ward
I can recall every moment with you vividly
I dig your darkness in all my veins
I love every part of you, even the parts that others may see as dark or flawed
I feel it right when I hold tight
I feel a deep connection when we embrace
Fear all the ignorance that comes with bliss
I worry that being too happy will make me ignorant to the harsh reality of life
Fear all the innocence within my flesh
I worry that by being with you, I may lose my innocence and become corrupted
I be burning for you, babe
I have a passionate flame burning for you
Morning love is the one way
Love is the path to a better morning and a brighter day
The Lord made on Sundays
This love was meant to be and is a blessing
And bring me all your red skin
Let me see all of you, even the parts that you may hide
Show me who you have been
Let me get to know the person you were before we met
And I will not fault them
I will accept your past without judgment or blame
And my lungs seal shut when you call my name
You take my breath away every time you say my name
Feel it weigh like a soft pain
The intensity of my love for you can be both comforting and painful
I'm afraid of having you
I worry that I may not be able to handle the intensity of our connection
I'm afraid of needing anything
My fear of being dependent on someone is holding me back
Fear all the ignorance that comes with bliss
I worry that being too happy will make me ignorant to the harsh reality of life
Fear all the ignorance that comes with bliss
I worry that being too happy will make me ignorant to the harsh reality of life
Fear all the ignorance that comes with bliss
I worry that being too happy will make me ignorant to the harsh reality of life
Fear all the innocence within my flesh
I worry that by being with you, I may lose my innocence and become corrupted
Contributed by Nora L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kewadatsi9833
Lyrics ;
I was right where you found me
You were kneeling behind me
And your hands in my hair
I had it in for too long
Slid in snow, got me so drunk
And I could remember first ward
I dig your darkness in all my veins
I feel it right when I hold tight
Feel it right when I hold tight
Feel it right when I hold tight
Fear all the ignorance that comes with bliss
Fear all the ignorance that comes with bliss
Fear all the ignorance that comes with bliss
Fear all the innocence within my flesh
I be burning for you, babe
Morning love is the one way
The Lord made on Sundays
And bring me all your red skin
Show me who you have been
And I will not fault them
I dig your darkness in all my veins
I feel it right when you hold tight
And my lungs seal shut when you call my name
Feel it weigh like a soft pain
I'm afraid of having you
I'm afraid of needing anything
I fear the ignorance that comes with bliss
I fear the ignorance that comes with bliss
Fear all the ignorance that comes with bliss
Fear all the ignorance that comes with bliss
Fear all the ignorance that comes with bliss
Fear all the innocence within my flesh
@serenawilson3333
i love that part with his dad. that's so respectful. such a great sound your dad would be do proud and you can see it in his eyes. well done
@InlawsOutlaws
I love how he's both writing the song and living the song at the same time in this video. Powerfully simple. Simply powerful.
@db-ik1cw
Wow..to re-watch this now takes on a whole new dimension…you can see his love for you in his eyes…beautiful..
@EthanGontar
One of your best projects. Both the song and the music video .
@bp6347
I love this, I can tell in this video how much respect and love you have for your dad ❤️
@oddie6049
I will never stop playing your songs at work so that many would recognize someone who has special talent like you!
@KevinGarcia-fi1kj
The director did a great job cutting this together. Also who else died when he put on his iconic sweater? 😍
@ajrocks953
Kevin Garcia iconic ....? who is she
@antrewt
Such a sweet guy. Butter wouldn't melt!
@SexyDoritos176
Its been a while since ive found music as good as you make. Dont lose yourself in the process