Eylsia's new single, "Forever Can Wait," got that irresistible commercial magnetism. Hardly had the last one landed, and here she is again serving up fresh vibes that require your full attention.
"Forever Can Wait" dipped its soul into an R&B well, from which it was born, draping the voice of Elysia in lush, evocative textures. But you can feel that it wants more, it takes its time, stretches out, and blossoms into something that's undeniably catchy. It's as if it's been strategically produced to meet you halfway, all sultry groove and pop-ready sass, slipping seamlessly into that space of the familiar but excitingly foreign. You're greeted in the intro with a soft, undulating rhythm. Eylsia's voice arrives all nonchalant and confident, like she's whispering a secret to soundproof walls, that then quickly transitions into a big statement that has everyone's ears perked. This is an album opener if there ever was one. Even then, this much is certain. You are not just listening, you are being hand-held into her world. The bridge is when doubt gives way to melody. And when the hook opens up, you know there's no going back. It's immediate, breezy, and just right. That's the one that sticks in your memory, wanna play it again? You won't resist. It's addictive in principle, in the best possible ways.
Consciously commercial, yes, but it doesn't come across as such. Every musical decision feels true to itself, connected in one moment to its R&B origins, and with one eye on the dancefloor, the radio dial, or the shuffle screens of playlists everywhere. Pop sensibility comes with soulful roots, and the outcome is as relaxed as a late-night conversation that goes on until dawn.
Eylsia's aggressive second drop suggests that she's not running a race, she's in the zone. R&B is her base, but "Forever Can Wait" shows how she's learned to spread that sound further, tuning it for something bigger, something that can move quickly and travel far. It is a slick amuse-bouche. More, please. So, here's to Eylsia for trust, for timing, and for gifts that fall in your lap before you even know you've been waiting.