Twice SA Gets Vulnerable on “Why Me?” — And We’re All in Our Feelings
- ALT RECESS
- May 13
- 2 min read

Every once in a while, an artist drops a track that doesn’t just hit — it lingers. South African rapper Twice SA just did that with “Why Me?” — a hauntingly honest blend of R&B melodies and raw rap that feels like flipping through pages of someone’s late-night journal. Spoiler: it’s beautiful, and it hurts in the best way.
From the opening lines, Twice SA holds nothing back. “Give away my heart cuz I love you,” he confesses, setting the tone for a song that peels back the layers of pride and pretense. It’s not about flexing. It’s not about image. It’s about emotion — real, unfiltered, aching emotion. And he delivers it with the kind of sincerity you can’t fake.
Over a moody, late-night beat that leans into classic R&B grooves, he weaves a story of heartbreak, trust, and all the messy feelings in between. You can practically hear the silence between the verses — the kind that happens when someone’s processing pain in real time. There’s something deeply intimate about how Twice SA allows the space between bars to breathe, like he’s inviting the listener into a conversation, not just a song.
“Why Me?” stands out not just for what it says, but how it says it. The production doesn’t try too hard — it lets the vulnerability lead. There’s a subtle elegance in the way the beat supports the lyrics without overpowering them. This isn’t background music. This is windows-down, lost-in-thought music. This is “you said you’d never hurt me” music. And yeah — we’ve all been there.
What makes Twice SA so compelling is his duality. He’s got the flow and presence of a seasoned rapper, but the emotional depth of a soul singer who knows what it means to really feel. There’s no posturing here. Just pure, lyrical therapy.
In a time where so much music feels built for virality, “Why Me?” feels like a song that was made for the heart — and that’s rare. It’s the kind of track you send to someone you can’t talk to anymore. Or maybe the one you play when you’re trying to talk to yourself.
So if you’ve ever loved hard, lost harder, or just needed a soundtrack for your 3 a.m. thoughts — Twice SA’s “Why Me?” is waiting. And trust us, it’s more than worth the listen.
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