Some songs are meant to be heard. Others are built to be lived in. "Misbehaving," the new release from Eylsia, is very much the latter. A bodacious and genre-quashing statement of fortitude, artistry, and unadulterated delight.
"Misbehaving" floats effortlessly between genres with irresistible grace, blending the velvet textures of soul and the playful syncopation of jazz with the undeniable light of pop. It's a timeless sound, vintage and forward-looking all at once, anchored by Eylsia's unmistakable voice, which is both soft and triumphant.
What's even more interesting about this release is the story behind it. For someone who had developed permanent lung damage and suffered ongoing breathing challenges, most would never set foot on stage again. Eylsia did the opposite. With the help of cutting-edge sound restoration technology, she liberated that voice from physical constraints, insisting that limitations should never define an artist. The result? A song bursting with defiance and life, even though it was recorded at some personal cost.
"Misbehaving" is a departure from her earlier spiritually inclined work, though that spirit still lingers as an undercurrent of confidence, truth, and personal experience. It's brash yet refreshing in its honesty. As she gears up to retake the stage, this time on tour and in an unmistakably fashionable Elysia way, she shows us that "Misbehaving" is not just one of her amazing tunes, but it's a way of life. She's defied the odds, singing louder, living fuller, and urging us all to enjoy beautiful chaos and live. Eylsia isn't back with "Misbehaving" she is unstoppable.