As Reneé Rapp gears up to release her sophomore album Bite Me on August 1 via Interscope, she’s already setting a sharp, emotional tone with her latest single, “Why Is She Still Here?” The song delves deep into the tangled aftermath of a complicated relationship, exploring the raw feelings that linger when love turns messy and unresolved.
With lyrics like, “You can tell me you don’t love her / But you should probably tell her, too / ‘Cause I can’t keep sleeping undercover,” Rapp captures the ache of being caught in the in-between, haunted by the presence of another woman in her partner’s life. It’s a confession wrapped in frustration and vulnerability, showing a side of heartbreak that doesn’t come neatly packaged.
Reneé Rapp has been open about how the past year shaped this album. Reflecting on the period between ages 23 and 24, she described it as a turbulent time marked by intense emotions and personal growth. She explained how writing became a crucial outlet: “I remember just feeling so overwhelmed and thinking I needed to do something with all this negative energy. So, I sat down in a corner, closed my eyes for about 10 minutes, and just let the thoughts flow.”
That moment of surrender resulted in a track filled with unfiltered honesty and emotional depth. The rawness she channels is what makes her music resonate — a glimpse into a young artist wrestling with pain and transformation without glossing over the uncomfortable truths.
Ahead of the album’s release, Rapp will be hitting the road on the Bite Me tour, sharing stages with Syd and Ravyn Lenae across major venues including Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Madison Square Garden, and the Kia Forum. Fans eager to experience the new chapter of her career live can catch her dates starting September 23.
“Why Is She Still Here?” signals a bold and candid new phase for Reneé Rapp. It’s a song about heartbreak’s lingering shadows and the struggle to move forward when the past refuses to let go. With Bite Me, she’s poised to deliver an album that digs deeper into vulnerability, frustration, and emotional honesty.