Eylsia Nicolas returns with “They Call It Love,” a new recording that reflects on her return to music after a difficult period that left her questioning whether she would be able to sing again.
The song has been recorded in several styles and languages, with this version taking a less commercial approach. Nicolas worked with a full orchestra for the recording, using the arrangement to give the song a broader and more reflective character.
The release comes after Nicolas says complications from long COVID affected her lung capacity and vocal cords, making music feel out of reach for a time. Through work involving spatial audio restoration, samples from her earlier recordings and AI-assisted technology, she was able to reconstruct the sound of her voice and return to recording.
That experience informs the context around “They Call It Love.” Rather than presenting the song simply as a comeback statement, Nicolas describes the ability to create music again as something deeply meaningful after believing she might not be able to sing.
Her path back to music follows a career that has taken several turns. Before returning to recording, Nicolas pursued tennis from a young age, later working in the record business and education before moving into fashion and other ventures. Music, however, remained a recurring part of her life.
On “They Call It Love,” she takes that return in a more expansive direction. The orchestral version places the song within a different musical setting from its more commercial counterparts, allowing the arrangement and vocal performance to carry the emotional weight.
For Nicolas, the recording is ultimately connected to the idea of being able to create again after an unexpected interruption. “Being able to create again has meant more to me than I can express,” she says.
“They Call It Love” is part of Nicolas’ continuing return to music and her exploration of the song across different styles and languages.
The single is now available on streaming platforms.
