Within the last few months a musical artist that goes by the name “Yaelokre” has gone viral on Tik Tok. Yaelokre is a musical artist who publishes songs about folktales and storytelling. Many people have posted a handshake to their song “Harpy Hare” and with that, Yaelokre has built up quite the fandom for themself. However, as the fandom grows so does the hate. All of Yaelokre’s songs have a much deeper meaning than a person would originally think. The following article will delve into the vast world of Yaelokre, the characters, the songs, and most importantly, the community. 

First and foremost, Yaelokre is a sort of storytelling project run by Keath Osk. In Yaelokre there are four young folk singers known as “The Lark.” Harkers are kind of like gods to the four kids, each of the children represents one of the Harkers in their music. Also, in the world of Yaelokre, gender is nothing but a word. There’s no boys or girls, there’s simply people.  

There’s Cole, the lead singer of the group, who wears the mask of a hare and represents the Harker “The Storyteller,” who is known for recounting tales of the past. Cole is more the anxious and jittery type. Despite this, they are definitely a lover of performing and singing. 

Then there’s Clemmie who is another one of the four. They wear the mask of a goat and represent the Harker known as the “Bellringer” who is said to speak of the future. They are absolutely more of a dreamer, very prim and proper but that suits their “Bellinger” cosplay. Cole and Clemmie are known to be dating.

Kingsley is a wildcard, to say the least. Wearing the mask of a tree and representing the Harker “Enkindled” who portrays finding peace amongst the chaos of an unforgiving world. Kingsley is 

described as silly and confident and definitely holds the most shenanigans of the group. 

Lastly, Perrine wears the mask of a moose and is most likely the brains of the four. They are often considered the oldest, if not, definitely most responsible. Perrine represents the Harker “The Croon” who embodies chaos. Perrine is also very supportive and looks out for others.

Yaelokre’s first song was “Harpy Hare” and it was released on January 4th, 2024. It is essentially a tale of protection, freedom, and the complexity of a mother’s love. The Harpy is portrayed as aloving, yet, selfish mother who hides her heart and attempts to shelter her children from the dangerous world that they live in. What the Harpy doesn’t realize is that the excessive protection she is showing her children is doing more harm than good and is quite literally a prison for her children who are struggling to escape and find their paths to freedom.

Other songs created by Yaelokre include “Neath The Grove Is a Heart” “Hartebeest” and another song titled “And The Hound.”

“Neath the Grove is a Heart”

“Neath the Grove is a Heart” is sort of a poetic study that reaches into the concept of home, and the yearning for inner peace. The words included in the song paint vivid imagery of nature, the song mentioning trees, birds, and a grove, building a serene type of backdrop for the deeper meanings of the ballad. There’s a certain lyric in “Neath the Grove is a Heart” and it goes “How do I begin when the roof is ever-changing.” This lyric is repeated many times throughout the melody. Its meaning, however, suggests that there may be a struggle to find stability or a sense of belonging.

“Hartebeest”

The ballad, “Hartebeest” serves as a haunting exploration of survival and the primal instincts that guide both predator and prey. The song opens with the expressive imagery of hartebeests, their hooves drumming a rhythm of hunger. This sets the stage for a narrative soaked in the natural world’s raw and unforgiving beauty. The lyrics connect the fear and wonder of existence, which ask passionate questions about where to go and how to survive when faced with relentless threats, which are symbolized by the “cats that kill one by one.” The recurring call of “Little Rabbit” serves as a compelling metaphor for vulnerability and the constant need to flee from danger.

“And the Hound”

Yaelokre’s song “And the Hound” is an eerie and obscure melody that delves into themes of deception, fear, and the loss of innocence. The lyrics paint an eloquent picture of a surreal and nightmarish scenery, where the protagonist is trapped in a forest made of flesh and bones. This setting embodies a world full of fear and violence, where the innocent are preyed upon and torn to pieces. The imagery of “the creaking of a voiceless door” and “a rake of claws against a mirror” evokes a sense of unease and apprehension, suggesting that the protagonist is in a place where reality and nightmares blur together. The recurring concept of the hound humming a “lie, a lullaby” dealt as a metaphor for the deceptive nature of comfort and safety. The hound, usually a symbol of loyalty and protection, is depicted here as a deceiver, which lulls the protagonist into feeling a false sense of security. This lie is a lullaby, a calming song that hides the true danger lurking beneath the surface.

Though it is perceived that there are four Harkers and four different people singing, only one person is singing, they simply do different things with their voices for each separate character. Each character has heavy lore which is written into every song that Yaelokre publishes on YouTube. They have accounts on both TikTok and YouTube where they post their music and silly things about the characters.

Since Yaelokre blew up, fans have been going crazy over the cricket system which is essentially an honor system, similar to doubloons, the recent Tiktok honor system. They are also known to be a sign of good luck! However, if someone who saw a cricket were to kill it, it is said that that person’s luck would be squashed forever. 

People call the Harkers and their music culty, though they prefer the term village. All of the drama coming from Yaelokre fans can clearly show how the fandom was once great but has quickly turned into something toxic and unhealthy. Yaelokre has momentarily stopped making music/publishing online because of how overwhelming the sudden fame can be.