Santasma – “why?”

Sep 19

Released on **May 27, 2025**, *“why?”* is a six-and-a-half-minute meditation on fragility and presence, pulling the listener deep into Santasma’s world of atmospheric tension and quiet release.

Built around the stillness of piano and expanded by subtle strings, the track moves with deliberate patience — dark, slow, and immersive. It’s the kind of song that asks you to sit with it, rather than consume it.

The most striking element is its imperfection. A “messed up” vocal take, reshaped into glitchy textures, becomes the song’s heartbeat — proof that accidents can spark innovation. Layered against airy ambience, the vocals and strings create a ghostly, fractured soundscape where every pause feels loaded with intent. Lyrically, lines like “Every step’s a leap of faith” hit like whispers in a vast, empty room: personal, yet universal in their reach.

For Santasma, this track signals both vulnerability and direction. It doesn’t chase trends — it leans into mood, texture, and honesty. And as the first glimpse of what’s to come, “why?” sets the stage for a project that won’t repeat itself, but instead keep evolving into something new.