Eylsia Nicolas delivers a song that’s both personal and powerful with her recent release, “The Lord is Here,” which is equal parts authentic gospel with a pinch of country storytelling, resulting in an authentic rendition that is a testament to openness and unshakable faith. It’s not just another record in her body of work, but a statement of heartfelt thanks, survival, and remarkable courage.
Written straight from the heart, the track is a melting pot of genres, not easily pigeonhole into a single genre. It gains a kind of gospel gravity from its foundation, and with country twists, there’s an earthy, plausible warmth to the mix. What sets this song apart isn’t just its sound, but also its story. Eylsia had been very open about her personal battle with that and other health issues that, at one time at least, left her abilities to sing in doubt. She says getting her voice back was a miracle, one she attributes to divine grace and the magic of medical science.
“The Lord is Here” occupies its own unique place, designed to reach those who are open to music that conveys faith, heart, and honesty, regardless of where you might file it in a playlist. This tension between fragility and strength is heard in every note of “The Lord is Here.” Although her doctors were reluctant for her to record it, worried about the impact on her voice, Eylsia soldiered on, guided by a belief that her talent must be used for the greater good. Her untamed vocals are not a weakness, but a reflection of her path. You can sense her torn between the physical cost of this kind of thing and the spiritual need to express herself, making the song that much more deeply human and authentic.
This track, at its core, is a conversation between Elysia and her Lord. Whether or not critics embrace it, whether or not it receives widespread radio play, it has already served its purpose in paying tribute to the instrument of voice, of life, of faith. You are asked not merely to hear the music, but to feel the testimony in it. Sometimes the best songs aren’t the ones that fit neatly into a category, but rather those that go straight from the heart onto the page, and that’s the case with “The Lord is Here,” written by Eylsia Nicolas.
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