There are few things more rewarding than welcoming an artist back to Songweb, especially when that artist is Eylsia. Her presence always feels like the return of a trusted storyteller—one who doesn’t just sing but draws us into the core of her emotions, leaving us wrapped up in every syllable. Having her back on our radar with “How Many Times 2” feels less like another release and more like a continuation of a conversation—one she’s unafraid to lace with vulnerability, soul, and undeniable artistry.
The song opens with a hypnotic calm: a spacious arrangement that sets the stage for the male vocalist’s deep and velvety tone. His voice is smooth yet heavy with weight, like a weary confession whispered in the dark. It immediately pulls you inward, grounding the track with a rich sense of gravity before the instrumentation gently swells. Then, just as the atmosphere steadies, Eylsia enters—and it’s electric. Her vocals drop with the instrumental lift, carrying an addictive quality that blends urgency and tenderness. That juxtaposition—the masculine depth and her plaintive, soaring tones—creates a haunting and magnetic dialogue.
Eylsia’s delivery is the heart of the song. There’s something about the way she stretches out certain words, almost as though she’s unwilling to let them go, that gives “How Many Times 2” its aching quality. Each phrase feels like a plea, as if the questions she’s asking have been lodged inside her chest for far too long. Paired with the male counterpart’s steadiness, their harmonies take on the texture of a conversation unraveling in real time—a back-and-forth between heartbreak and hope.
Thematically, “How Many Times 2” explores the struggle of love weighed down by repeated trials. It’s about questioning the cycles we endure in relationships, balancing that tender yearning to hold on with the painful recognition of how much it costs. That tension is written into the very fabric of the performance, and both singers embody it flawlessly.
The production deserves high praise here, too. There’s a sense of space in the mix that lets the vocals breathe, with atmospheric layers underpinning their dialogue. The instrumentation—rooted in soulful country tones—carries acoustic warmth, subtle percussive touches, and lingering echoes that expand the emotional landscape. Nothing feels rushed or overdone; instead, the production allows the ache to settle in naturally, making the chorus land with weight and stick long after it’s gone.
By the time the chorus arrives, it feels like the song’s heartbeat—the moment where both voices lock in and the message crystallizes. It’s the kind of hook that doesn’t just invite you back but almost demands it.
With “How Many Times 2,” Eylsia reminds us why her music matters: it’s intimate yet universal, soulful yet raw, country yet borderless in emotion. She’s not just returning with a song—she’s returning with a truth we’ve all brushed up against, one wrapped in a performance that feels both personal and timeless.
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