ROSALÍA, Berghain | Wacky Wednesday

In the 51^st edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “Berghain,” performed by ROSALÍA featuring Björk and Yves Tumor.

Do you know what day it is? It is Wednesday, folks! Do you know what that means? Why, it is Wacky Wednesday! In the spirited column Wacky Wednesday, we analyze, break down, and explore songs from various musicians of various genres that can be considered unique, unusual, or ‘wacky.’  These songs can be new or old; the only requirement is that they ‘catch the ears’ because of their distinctiveness.  With the background established, in the 51^st edition of Wacky Wednesday (2025), we break down the unique “Berghain”, performed by ROSALÍA. Wacky Wednesday vibes commence!

Say what, ROSALÍA (b. 1992), rather, say what, choir?  Translated from German (!) to English, the chorus of “Berghain”, the single and sixth track from her fourth studio album, LUX, reads, “His fear is my fear / His rage is my rage / His love is my love / His blood is my blood.” The Grammy-winning Spanish 🇪🇸 singer-songwriter incorporates German on the track. Berghain is a German word, referencing a nightclub in Berlin, and a mountain grove. On this collaboration with Grammy-nominated Icelandic 🇮🇸 singer-songwriter Björk (b. 1959) and the talented, nonbinary musician Yves Tumor (Sean Bowie, b. 1989), the latter meaning, a mountain grove, was the inspiration. “Berghain” is one of the most distinct and unique moments from ROSALÍA to date. ROSALÍA composed “Berghain” with Björk, Yves Tumor, Noah Goldstein, Jake Alexander Miller, and Sir Dylan (Dylan Patrice Wiggins). She produced it with Goldstein, Miller, and Sir Dylan.

ROSALÍA performs the verses on “Berghain.” The first verse is sung in German operatically. “Ich bewahre viele Dinge in meinem Herzen auf / Deshalb ist mein Herz so schwer,” she sings, which imperfectly translates as, “I keep many things in my heart / That’s why my heart is so heavy.” The second verse is performed in Spanish, translating in English as, “I’m just a sugar cube / I know that heat melts me / I know how to disappear / When you come, that’s when I leave.” Regardless of the language, ROSALÍA excels with her beautiful vocals and an authentic, captivating performance. Björk arrives in the third and final chorus, memorably singing, “This is divine intervention.” She expands on the statement in the bridge, with her distinct, easily recognizable voice: “The only way to save us is through divine intervention / The only way I will be saved (Is through) divine intervention.” Yves Tumor concludes “Berghain” boldly, asserting, “I’ll fuck you ‘til you love me.” All three performances are award-winning, accompanied by a grand, adventurous, and lush backdrop. That accompaniment includes choir and the soaring strings of the London Symphony Orchestra.  A big, bold, and striking record, “Berghain” is special the first time you hear it.  Not only is it the crème de la crème of LUX, but it is also among the best songs of 2025. 

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ROSALÍA, Berghain: Wacky Wednesday No. 51 (2025) [📷: Brent Faulkner / The Musical Hype; Columbia; Rich The Barber Font from Font Space; Wendel Natan from Pexels; AcatXlo, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

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