Rosalía’s “Berghain” redefines what pop can sound like
- Nicole Dzitkowska
- Nov 28
- 2 min read
The Beginning of the “LUX” Era
Spanish singer and songwriter Rosalía has returned with her fourth studio album “LUX”, which was released on November 7, 2025. On 25 October 2025, she announced that the album’s lead single would be released two days later. That single, “Berghain,” marks her first release in over a year following 2024’s “Omega” and signals a new creative direction. The single features Björk and Yves Tumor, and was co-written with Noah Goldstein, Sir Dylan, and Jake Miller, with production handled by Rosalía and the same team.
Sound and Composition
Despite being named after the Berlin nightclub, “Berghain” is not a club track. The song contains orchestral arrangements performed by the London Symphony Orchestra, combining classical instrumentation with experimental production, crafting a simultaneously cinematic and cutting-edge sound. It opens with German verses: “Seine Angst ist meine Angst, Seine Wut ist meine Wut, Seine Liebe ist meine Liebe, Sein Blut ist mein Blut” (His fear is my fear, His anger is my anger, His love is my love, His blood is my blood), introducing Rosalía’s solo vocals and later including contributions from Björk and Yves Tumor.
This track includes lyrics in German, Spanish, and English that reflects Rosalía’s global outlook and her openness to experiment with language as a part of her musical narrative.
Critics have noted the song’s departure from Rosalía’s earlier work. Walden Green of Pitchfork described it as a showcase of her classical training, comparing its structure to Vivaldi’s “Winter” and Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring”.
The Music Video
The music video for “Berghain” was released on the same day as the single and was directed by Nicolás Méndez of the production company CANADA, who previously worked with Rosalía on videos for “Malamente” and “Pienso en tu mirá.”
The video was filmed in Warsaw, and follows Rosalía performing alongside an orchestra in various everyday settings, including an apartment, a hospital, a bus, and a pawn shop. In the final scenes, her apartment appears transformed into a forest filled with animals, one of which - a bird - sings Björk’s part. The video ends with Rosalía turning into a dove.
Context Within “LUX”
“Berghain” serves as the opening chapter of “LUX”, an album that explores themes of introspection, spirituality, and artistic discipline. The record contrasts with “Motomami’s” fragmented and experimental pop style, highlighting restraint and orchestral influence instead. With “LUX”, Rosalía further broadens her musical range while delving into new forms of expression beyond the limitations of mainstream pop.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berghain_(song)
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https://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/rosalia-berghain/
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