Für Hildegard von Bingen
by
Devendra Banhart
This song appears to be an homage to the medieval mystic, Hildegard von Bingen. The lyrics seem to depict her leaving a restrictive religious life ("Congregation" and "abbey") for a more modern, liberating role ("VJ on rotation"). This could symbolize the struggle between tradition and progress, confinement and freedom. The repetitive line "In the uptown" might represent her moving up in society or stepping into a new world. Overall, the song seems to celebrate Hildegard's courage to break free from societal norms and pursue her own path. #BreakingFree #TraditionVsProgress
