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This article contains an analysis of the language style and figures of speech in the lyrics of the song "Sampai Jadi Debu" by Banda Neira. The discussion in this article focuses on the diction aspect of connotation and the use of figures of speech contained in the song's lyrics. The research method used to analyze the song lyrics is a qualitative descriptive method. The analysis carried out shows that the diction contained in the song lyrics is connotative. The connotative diction used in the song's lyrics is a manifestation of the creative thoughts of the songwriter when creating the lyrics for his songs. Apart from that, the song's lyrics use many figures of speech including metaphors, allegory figures of speech, and hyperbole figures of speech.

This research discusses the comparison of expressions of love in Indonesian and Turkish in the song "Apalah Cinta" by Ayu Ting Ting, which is the result of a cross-cultural collaboration with the Turkish singer, Keremcem. This song is interesting to analyze because it reflects the cultural and linguistic differences between the two languages ​​in expressing love. This research uses a text analysis approach to examine song lyrics in both languages, and considers the cultural context that influences expressions of love. The research results show that Indonesian tends to convey love in a direct and simple way, while Turkish uses more poetic and metaphorical expressions. Even though there are differences in language structure and style of expression, they both have a similar message, namely about the beauty of love and universal feelings that transcend language and cultural boundaries. This research highlights how works of art such as songs can be an effective medium for bridging cultural differences, as well as enriching cross-cultural understanding.

This study analyzed the use of deixis in the lyrics of Arctic Monkeys' AM album to understand its contribution to narrative meaning and emotional connection with listeners. The purpose of the study was to explore how linguistic elements, particularly deixis, function as pragmatic tools in popular music. Using Levinson's (1983) theory, the study identified five types of deixis: persona, spatial, temporal, social, and discourse. The analysis examined their functions in the pragmatic context of song lyrics. According to the rules, the results showed a dominant pattern of person deixis, which strengthened the emotional connection between the narrator and the listener. Additionally, temporal and spatial deixis enriched the narrative by emphasizing time and place contexts. These findings suggested that linguistic elements in song lyrics reinforced emotional and narrative experiences. This study concluded that deixis contributed significantly to enhancing listeners' emotional and narrative engagement, offering valuable insights into the use of language in creative media such as music and the broader study of pragmatics.

This study examines the use of language in the lyrics of "Bukti" by Virgoun as a means of expressing and communicating emotions deeply. Applying Ferdinand de Saussure's semiotic theory, the research focuses on how linguistic elements such as metaphor, simile, and personification are employed to respond to and depict emotional experiences related to themes of love and devotion. Document analysis method was employed to investigate the structure and meaning content in the song lyrics, identifying emerging themes and the complex relationships among textual elements. Findings reveal that "Bukti" not only conveys profound messages about the complexities of human emotions in romantic relationships but also presents meanings that resonate deeply with listeners through simple yet nuanced language. The implications of this study significantly enrich our understanding of the role of music as a powerful medium for expressing and communicating the essence of human emotions universally. This research contributes to deepening insights into the language in song lyrics as a form of artistic expression that influences and enriches human experiences broadly.

This research discusses the use of code-mixing in the lyrics of the song “Now I Know” by Kaleb J. Code-mixing, in the form of the insertion of English elements into Indonesian lyrics, often appears in modern music as a response to globalization. A qualitative research approach is used to identify the forms of code-mixing (words, phrases, and clauses), its function, and its impact on the song's message. The results of the analysis show that code-mixing dominates the chorus with English to accentuate emotional intensity, while Indonesian is present in the verses to provide a narrative that is familiar to local listeners. The use of two languages reflects a balance between local and global elements, enhancing the musical aesthetics and international appeal of the song. Intercoding acts as a linguistic and artistic tool that expands the range of listeners, supports the themes of love and regret, and strengthens pop music's connection to globalization trends.

This research contains a discussion of the use of language styles in the lyrics of the song by Nadin Amizah with the title "Rayuan Perempuan gila" and the meaning in the song lyrics. The aim of this research is to analyze the use of language styles and the meaning of language styles in the song "Rayuan perempuan gila". This research uses descriptive research and a qualitative approach which is guided by the theory of Gorys Keraf (2010). The song "Rayuan Perempuan Gila" was chosen as research material because the song's lyrics were written using a language style that was quite interesting and quite foreign to the ears of the wider community. However, this song by Nadin Amizah was well received by the wider community. The research was carried out using the literature study method, so that from this research it is hoped that results will be found in the form of discovering types of use of language style and meaning in the song entitled Mad Woman by Nadin Amizah. The results of this research are the discovery of language styles found in Nadin amizah is the eufimisme style of language, the simile style of language and the litotes style of language

Language and semiotics have a close relationship and are interrelated. Language is a system of signs that humans use to communicate, while semiotics is the science that studies signs. Semiotics is a science that studies signs. This paper aims to describe the semiotic studies contained in the lyrics of the albums "Human" and "Monochrome". Apart from that, it also describes the albums "Humans" and Monochrome" as learning material for analyzing poetry texts in class X SMA. This research uses a descriptive approach using a qualitative method. The descriptive approach utilizes data in the form of a deep understanding of the use of semiotic signs in song lyrics, as well as being able to understand the meaning and context in their use. The conclusion of the analysis is as follows: Study of the semiotics of the lyrics of the albums "Manusia" and "Monochrome" by Tulus, that the signifiers found in this research are in the form of song lyrics, in the form of the suffixes a, u, i, ng, ar, am, ang. The signified found in this research is related to social reality, has meaning regarding the value of motivation towards other people, the value of optimism, and the value of love for someone as a whole of the song lyrics. The album "Human" and Monochrome" by Tulus can be used as learning material to analyze poetry texts in class X high school. Learning the semiotics of a collection of song lyrics from Tulus can improve students' ability to understand feelings, imagination, sensitivity and understanding of the characters depicted.

The lyrics of the song that will be discussed in this study are Wildflower which is a pop song created by Billie Eilish which was released on May 17 2024 in her third studio album, Hit Me Hard and Soft. This song tells the story of Billie's experience of initially comforting a girl who is heartbroken after a breakup, but then she actually has a relationship with the girl's ex-lover. The purpose of this study is to describe the language style contained in the lyrics of the Wildflower song and explain the meaning of the language described. This research is qualitative research. The research for this study is to use data analysis, namely listening to the song to be analyzed, understanding the content of the lyrics, then looking for words that contain majas or language style. The method used is qualitative descriptive. The data of this study is an analysis of the use of metaphor, personification, repetition, hyperbole, and irony language styles contained in the lyrics of the Wildflower song. The results of this study show that there is the use of metaphor, personification, repetition, hyperbole, and irony language styles in the lyrics of Wildflower songs.

This article contains a discussion about the use of language style as a medium of expression in the lyrics of the song Karya Stand Here Alone with the title introvert, the selection of this song as a research material because in writing the lyrics using an interesting language style with a medium of expression that can make listeners, who especially have an introvert nature as if in accordance with their lives, in addition the selection of this song was chosen because it is one of the favorite songs of researchers who want to further analyze the meaning in the album, especially in the song entitled introvert. The purpose of this study is to analyze the use of language as a medium of expression in the song introvert. The study was conducted using a qualitative descriptive method that uses reading, listening and writing techniques, this study has the potential to be a reference for subsequent research.

This study employs Judith Butler’s theory of gender performativity to analyze Megan Trainor’s song "Dear Future Husband," exploring the negotiation of femininity and masculinity within contemporary pop culture. Utilizing a qualitative content analysis method, the research examines lyrical content, musical elements, and visual representations associated with the song to uncover underlying gender norms and performances. The results reveal that "Dear Future Husband" both reinforces and subverts traditional gender roles; while it portrays conventional expectations of femininity and masculinity, it simultaneously introduces nuanced demands for mutual respect and partnership. The discussion highlights the complexity of gender performances in mainstream media, suggesting that Trainor’s work reflects a transitional phase in societal understandings of gender dynamics. By applying Butler’s framework, the study illustrates how pop songs can serve as sites for both perpetuating and challenging normative gender constructs, offering insights into the evolving landscape of gender identity and expression.

Sundanese song pagerageungan is a traditional art originating from Tasikmalaya district. The xylophone accompaniment pattern in the Sundanese song art Pagerageungan plays a very important role in creating an atmosphere and strengthening the message contained in the song lyrics. The xylophone, as a traditional Sundanese instrument made from wooden blades, produces a distinctive sound and has a dual function as a rhythm regulator as well as adding melodic nuances to the song. The xylophone accompaniment pattern in this song is not only rhythmic, but also often has a melodic character that beautifies the song's strains. This gambang accompaniment pattern has 3 parts, namely merean, cacagan and geumbyang. The aims of this research are: (1) to find out the xylophone accompaniment pattern in the Sundanese pagerageungan song art (2) to find out the function of the xylophone accompaniment pattern in the Pagerageungan Sundanese song art. The method used in this research is qualitative with a descriptive analysis approach. The techniques used in this research are observation, interview and documentation techniques. The main instrument in this research is the research itself using tools in the form of field notes and recording tools in the form of cellphones.

This research aims to describe Roland Barthes' semiotic analysis on the lyrics of the song lyrics of Untuk Dunia, Cinta, dan Kotornya album by Nadin Amizah. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. The research data sources are 11 songs. The research data is in the form of words, sentences or stanzas. Research technique. The research technique uses listening and note-taking techniques. Based on the research results, it was found semiotic meaning, namely (1) denotation totaling 97 data; (2) connotation totaling 97 data; (3) myth totaling 36 data, in total, there are 230 data. System Roland Barthes meaning starts from the signifier and produces a signified from the 11 songs titles. Songwriters tend to use figurative language or poetic language or what is commonly called meaning that is not real so that it is difficult to understand. While the least data is myth because not all sentences in the eleven songs have a point of view regarding the ideology of society towards the interpretation of culture.

Songs that can make the listener feel related to the message in the song lyrics get a lot of attention. The choice of words in song lyrics is important so that listeners can feel and understand the message of the musician both implicitly and explicitly. Language style is also important in song lyrics to add beauty to the delivery of the singer's message. Therefore, this study aims to analyze the use of word choice (diction) and language style in one of the songs by Indonesian musicians, namely Nadin Amizah entitled “Hormat kepada Angin”. This research uses a qualitative approach with the read-and-record method. Based on the results of the study, researchers found the use of diction (denotative, connotative, synonymy, antonymy, and polysemy) and language style in the lyrics of the song “Hormat ke Angin”.

This study looks at feminism in Melly Goeslow's song Bunda. This study aims to shed light on how popular music, in particular, shapes societal perceptions of women's roles. The research type is descriptive qualitative, and the methodology is qualitative. An analysis of feminism in Melly Goeslow's song Bunda serves as the study's data source. Melly Goeslow's song Bunda serves as the study's data source. Techniques for reading and taking notes were used in the data collection process. Finding significant patterns, comprehending phenomena, organizing, isolating, and arranging data, and drawing conclusions were all part of the data analysis process. According to the study's findings, there are four verses in Melly Goeslow's song Bunda that are analyzed for feminism. Marxist feminism, radical feminism, liberal feminism, and socialist feminism are the classifications for one verse, one verse, and one verse, respectively.

This study aims to determine the meaning of the song masak kopi popularized by Oesman in the Malay community in Bengkalis, Riau Province. The theory used in this study is the theory (Barthes, 1968) by describing the meaning of denotation as the first level meaning and connotation as the second level meaning. Also supported by the theory of sociology by Schmitt. It is an action of a person or group of people when interacting with something outside themselves and understanding information about their environment which is obtained through sight, hearing, appreciation, feelings, and experience and interpretation. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative. Data collection techniques in this study are observation, interviews and documentation. Data analysis techniques using data reduction, data presentation. Subjects in this study amounted to 4 people. The results of the research on the meaning of the masak kopi song in the Malay community in Bengkalis can be interpreted from 2 sides, namely from the music and from the lyrics. The Bengkalis Malay community interprets the music of the masak kopi song to reflect the characteristics of traditional Malay music which is very full of aesthetic and cultural values of the Malay community in Bengkalis, from the rhythm, melody and instruments used that strongly reflect the Malay identity of Bengkalis. The meaning of the lyrics can be concluded that the lyrics in the song masak kopi are related to the failure and fragility of love and hope caused by the influence of the establishment.

Literary work is an expression of the representation of the author's mind using language as a medium, where the human or author's feelings here are personal in the form of experiences, thoughts, feelings, ideas, enthusiasm and beliefs which are formed in a picture of life that can brings out the charm that uses language tools in written form. According to Teeuw (1988:23) in (Asria Fera Nurnazilia et al., 2022) literature comes from the root word "sas" (Sanskrit) which means to direct, teach, give guidance and instruction, while the suffix "tra" means tool, means. So, lexically, literature means a collection of tools for teaching, manuals or good teaching books, such as silpasastra (architectural manual), kamasastra (love manual). Literature is a form of representation of an author's thoughts. Literary works are an art that has a human element in it that involves feelings. This research uses a qualitative descriptive research method. The main data of this research is a literary work in the form of poetry in the form of the lyrics of the song "Nia Anak Surga" by Erwin Chan with research data in the form of words, quotes and sentences whose meanings are analyzed using a mimetic approach. Data collection techniques use documentary techniques. The data analysis technique uses content analysis techniques. The aim of this research is to describe the meaning and mimetic evidence contained in the song "Nia Anak Surga" by Erwin Chan seen from mimetic studies.

The purpose of this research is to study the meaning of feminism contained in the lyrics of Raisa and Isyana Sarasvati's song "AngankuAnganmu" using Roland Barthes's semiotic approach. This song not only shows the principles of solidarity, freedom, and gender equality, but also fights many myths that prevent women from becoming better. This study found that the lyrics of the song contain a message that encourages women to voice their opinions, overcome conflicts, and pursue their dreams without being hindered by social norms. This discovery was made using a qualitative descriptive research method. This study shows that the art of music can be an effective tool to convey messages about feminism and support the struggle for gender equality through the representation of signs and meanings contained in lyrics.

Poets must be able to effectively convey unrest through their work. .Feast tends to use a variety of majas that are less popular among its listeners so that the messages that .Feast wants to convey to the listeners of its songs become varied and do not match the main message it wants to convey. This research aims to analyze the use of majas in the lyrics of the song “Kami Belum Tentu” by .Feast. This research uses a qualitative method with a literature study approach to identify and understand the types of majas used. The results of the analysis show that there are 12 types of majas with a total of 51 uses of majas, including metaphor, personification, hyperbole, irony, paradox, and others. This research reveals that the variety of majas in songs provides aesthetic appeal while strengthening critical messages. However, the complexity of meaning in the lyrics is often a challenge for listeners, especially those who are less familiar with the majas used. Through this research, it is hoped that listeners can understand the meaning of songs more comprehensively, so that the message of the singer can be conveyed effectively.

Nowadays Islamic preaching is too monotonous and boring, so that the preaching material only reaches the mind and does not reach the human heart or spirituality. Therefore, a new method of preaching is needed, as has been done by the Debu Band Group. This research aims first, to explain Sufi arts performed by the band Dust. Second, explaining the message of da'wah contained in the song lyrics sung by the band Debu. Third, the innovation of da'wah carried out by the band Debu. This research uses a case study approach. The results of this research found that first, the dust band group, like early Sufi music, used musical instruments such as pipes, flutes and drums, they also used similar instruments such as Santur, Tambura, gendok-gendok, tambourine and others combined. with the harmony of modern musical instruments. secondly, apart from being a place for entertainment for the community, the dust band group is also a medium for da'wah, namely a medium for artistic da'wah in the field of music, where the elements of da'wah such as creed, worship and sharia are often found in the lyrics of the songs that are sung and become a da'wah message. for his listeners. Third, the da'wah innovation carried out by the band Debu is a change in the elements of da'wah such as materials, methods, preaching and preaching media.

A Thesis English Education Department High School of Teachers Training and Education, stkip us Kutacane. The aim of the research was to identified the types of slang words contained in Avril Lavigne's song lyrics in the album "Head Above Water" by Class XI IPA 2, to find out the meaning of slang words in Avril Lavigne's song lyrics in the album "Head Above Water" by Class XI IPA 2, to analyze slang words found in Avril Lavigne's song lyrics in the album " Head Above Water" by Class XI IPA 2. The research data was taken from the lyrics of Avril Lavigne's song on the album "Head Above Water". The data is analyzed by identifying songs inti four types of processes, classifying words in each type of slang, anlyzing the data into slang words. It was found that there are three types of slang in the lyrics of Avril Lavigne's song on the album "Head Above Water" by Class XI students of Science 2 namely blending ( 41,05% ), coinage ( 44,75% ), clipping ( 56,85% ) and also found its meaning, namely: conceptual, connotative, affective, reflective, collocative and thematic. The author found the most common type of slang is blending between slang words in 8 selected song lyrics Avril Lavigne's on the album "Head Above Water" by Class XI students of Science 2. The author realized that these words were slang words found in the lyrics of Avril Lavigne's song on the album "Head Above Water" by reading all the lyrics in detail and analyzing the word by trying to find the right word or its true meaning. Then the researcher can decided the word is referred to as a slang word.