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Music and song lyrics serve as a means of self-expression capable of conveying messages, feelings, and representing a person's self-concept in the face of reality and social expectations. This research focuses on a semiotic analysis of the lyrics of the song "Mengenal Lebih Jauh" by Nuca to identify the representation of self-concept and individual understanding of themselves amidst complex social demands. This research aims to reveal an analysis of self-concept representation in the lyrics of the song "Mengenal Lebih Jauh" by Nuca. Using Ferdinand de Saussure's semiotic analysis approach, the researcher attempts to uncover the meaning within the lyrics of the song "Mengenal Lebih Jauh." The results of this study reveal that the lyrics of the song "Mengenal Lebih Jauh" by Nuca contain a relationship between the signified and the signifier. The lyrics of this song are not just a beautiful sequence of words, but also a form of communication that expresses very human feelings and emotional experiences. The lyrics from the first to the sixth stanzas are a series of stories that depict a person's journey in understanding themselves and others.

This study aims to uncover the meaning of loyalty and sacrifice in the lyrics of the song "Sumpah dan Cinta Matiku" by Nidji through Roland Barthes' semiotic approach. The analysis is conducted at three levels of meaning, namely denotative, connotative, and myth, to understand how song lyrics form emotional messages as well as ideologies in Indonesian popular culture. At the denotative level, a literal meaning is found regarding the pledge of loyalty and commitment of love between two people who are emotionally bound to each other. The connotative level displays emotional and cultural meanings in the form of a willingness to sacrifice and steadfastness in maintaining love, which is often depicted as a heroic and struggle-filled act. Meanwhile, at the mythical level, this song brings up the ideology of romantic love that is absolute, eternal, and demands unconditional sacrifice, as often found in love narratives in other popular media. Lyrics such as "Sumpah mati hanya kau yang kucinta" and "Meski badanku has become one with the ground, cintaku tetap hidup bagi bagi" reflect the cultural construction that true love must be proven by suffering, extreme loyalty, and even sacrifice of life. This meaning emphasizes that love is not merely an emotional connection, but a form of total devotion that cannot be shaken by any circumstances. This song indirectly instills the idea that love means being willing to lose everything, including one's life, to maintain that love. The results of this study indicate that these songs not only convey personal messages of love but also play a role in shaping and perpetuating the myth of love in society. This finding is reinforced by various previous studies that state that popular music plays a role as a medium for reproducing cultural values, particularly regarding idealized, sacrificial, and irrational love.

This study examines the semiotic and mythological representation of song lyrics, taking RINI's "Aphrodite" as an example. Based on Roland Barthes' semiotics theory, this study examines the application of Greek mythology, specifically the character of Aphrodite, to convey love, beauty, and lust in the song. Qualitative descriptive approaches are used to examine the denotative, connotative, and mythological meanings inherent in the lyrics. The findings indicate that the song showcases Aphrodite both as a reference to Greek mythology and as an idealized figure of love and beauty in contemporary popular music. By way of metaphor, symbolism, and lyrical storytelling, RINI relates a story that intertwines personal emotion and cultural myth, demonstrating how antiquity's myths remain active in shaping contemporary creative work. The study emphasizes the use of music as a medium for rearticulating classical mythology in relation to depicting modern romantic ideals.

This research aims to analyze the language style used in the song lyrics as a tool to convey messages of social criticism. The problem that will be raised in this research is to deeply examine the song lyrics to find implied meanings that can enrich our understanding of the work. In addition, we will also examine how the use of words, metaphors and sentence structure in this song and how the social and political context when the song was created influenced the choice of language style used. The method used is descriptive analytic with literature study technique. The object studied is the lyrics of the song “Where is Freedom” by the Rocket Flyer Group. The results of the analysis show that the lyrics of this song have a very effective language style in conveying messages. The use of metaphors and everyday language makes it easy for song lyrics to be remembered by various groups. This research has the potential to be a reference for future research.

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 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.

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.

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.

This study aims to analyze the linguistic aspects of the lyrics of the song "Asmalibrasi" by Soegi Bornean. Through an analysis of diction, style, sentence structure, and theme, this study attempts to reveal the beauty and depth of meaning contained in the lyrics of the song. The results of the study indicate that the lyrics of the song "Asmalibrasi" are rich in creative and effective use of language, and raise universal themes that are relevant to the socio-cultural context. This study is expected to contribute to the study of Indonesian language and literature, as well as become a reference for musicians, poets, and lyricists in creating higher quality works.

An idea, idea or thought of a person is all conveyed through ahasa because language is a bridge for the delivery of these ideas or thoughts, with that everything that wants to be expressed can be conveyed well, of course, with the use of good and correct language (Brastyan, Andini Prima 2019:14). In this study, the author uses a qualitative approach in terms of the study of semiotics, therefore why in this study we focus on the analysis of semiotics in a song entitled cinto indak sapadan sung by Yola Aurelia Laksmi or widely known as Rayola (2024). The song cinto indak sapadan is a song written by Rozac Tanjuang and popularized by Rayola which was launched on 2024-02-01, this song uses the Minang language which is full of meaning. In the analysis of this song, it teaches us about the meaning of sincerity and must accept something that does not suit us and better understand the meaning of the song when we understand the science in semantics as a means of understanding the lyrics of the song that we analyze.

Sal Priadi’s song lyrics are known for their rich and complex use of language, blending metaphors, symbolism, and allusion to create profound and meaningful works. This study aims to analyze how Sal Priadi uses language styles to enrich meaning, create emotional atmospheres, and enhance the listening experience. A qualitative analysis was conducted on several of Sal Priadi's songs, selected for their lyrical richness. The findings reveal that Sal Priadi successfully integrates poetic elements to convey universal themes like love, longing, and loss in a unique and deep manner. The use of complex language provides interpretive freedom for listeners, enhancing the aesthetic value of his songs, making them not only entertainment but also mini works of literature. Through this approach, Sal Priadi is recognized not only as a musician but also as an artist who harmoniously combines language and music, creating a deeper listening experience that resonates with audiences across generations.

This research aims to find out good vocal training techniques for singing for worship leaders by applying articulatory vocal techniques. Articulated vocal technique is the pronunciation of the words in the song lyrics clearly and correctly so that the message and meaning of the song being sung can be heard clearly to the listener. The method used in this research stage is descriptive qualitative method. The stages of research on the application of vocal articulation techniques carried out include observation, interviews and documentation. The objects of this research were five worship leaders at GMI Sukarame Baru Resort Sukasari Labuhan Batu Utara. In the implementation process, researchers held six meetings providing material and singing practice according to correct vocal technique. In this research process, the worship leader practiced articulation repeatedly singing the song "The Beauty of Teduh Time" with examples and practice provided by the researcher during the research, so that in the end the worship leader could understand the material presented by the researcher. The results of this research show that the application of articulatory vocal techniques can improve the singing ability of praise leaders at GMI Sukarame Baru Resort Sukasari Labuhan Batu Utara so that the pronunciation of the words in the song lyrics can be heard clearly when leading praise. Based on this research, the author suggests that GMI Sukarame Resort Sukasari Labuhan Batu Utara Baru continue to develop vocal technique training for worship leaders so that the quality and ability of singing increases.    

This study explores the lyrics and creative process behind the song "Sang Bayu" created by Hariyadi . The main focus of the analysis is on the use of language and metaphors in the lyrics that depict the theme of love and romance. The lyrics of this song contain deep expressions of love and use metaphors such as "blowing the wind of love" to express soft and calming feelings. The main theme raised is love and romance, where the lyrics display soft and affectionate feelings. The melody that supports the lyrics also strengthens the romantic and calming atmosphere. This study also includes an interview with Hariyadi, who explains the process of creating this song through musical reflection and experimentation, as well as expressing personal inspiration from the beauty of nature and true love. This study identifies that the combination of poetic language, symbolism, and flowing lyrical structure provides a strong emotional and aesthetic effect.

One form of text that can express emotions is lyrics. Lyrics are a type of literary work expressed in the form of words, the contents of which can express the songwriter's personal feelings, thoughts, and emotions. Therefore, the lyrics can be used as an object of research on the classification of emotions. The classification of song lyrics really requires bi-LSTM to be the input value when classifying data in the form of song lyrics in order to get high accuracy results. This research was carried out systematically and the results were measurable. Descriptive qualitative research was used in this research. The results of identification based on case studies and statistics show that the reviews of popular topics are identical. The classification of song lyrics really requires bi-LSTM to be the input value when classifying data in the form of song lyrics in order to get high accuracy results.

The song "Istirahat" by Nosstress is a song that tells about environmental concern, about the earth that seems to be getting damaged and worse due to the actions of its inhabitants, namely humans themselves. Nosstress is known as a music group that often raises environmental, socio-political, and humanitarian issues, which are conveyed simply through their works. This songwriter tries to express his feelings by inspiring his listeners to rest just a little while, giving time to the earth, we can see in the lyrics "Hi my human friends, just rest a little, for him and the human earth". The aims of this study are (1) to find out the meaning contained in the lyrics of the song "Istirahat" by Nosstress, (2) to explain what figurative language is contained in the lyrics of the song "Istirahat" by Nosstress. This research is based on curiosity about the meaning of the song lyrics which are quite poetic and the figurative language used by the author in the song. The method used in this research is qualitative method. The results of this study are understanding the structure, meaning, and figure of speech in the lyrics of the song "Istirahat" by Nosstress.

Song lyrics "Civilization", "News of Loss", and "Great Destroyer Dance" works. Feast became the subject of this investigation. The purpose of this study was to provide an overview of the structure of lyrics and social commentary. The Roman Ingarden hypothesis is used in this review to dissect the design of the verses of the dining experience. Theories of literary sociology were also used in this study to see how the lyrics of the song "Pesta" contained social criticism. The consequences of this study show that melodic verses work . Banquet acts as a vehicle for delivering analysis of real social factors that occur in the eyes of the public. In the melodic poems of "Peradaban", analysis is communicated on the development of the revolution, the unfair worldview, and prejudice that exists among the tight networks that are rife in Indonesia. The killers were criticized in the lyrics of the song "News of the Loss" because it has lost humanity and human values. The lyrics of the song "Dance of the Great Destroyer" forbid the application of Indonesian local wisdom and denounce pollution and environmental damage.

The purpose of this study is to describe, analyze, and find the style of language contained in song lyrics adrift by the time of one of Danilla Jelita Poetri Riyadi's works in the Telisik Album. In the lyrics of the song Adrift by the time of the album Telisik there are interesting words for the author to study based on his language style. Time adrift means "a series of processes" (in one's romantic relationships). And the real meaning in the lyrics of this song is a person's hope for the idol, wanting to have and also wanting to be loved by him. Hoping if his feelings can be accepted by that loved one. This song also describes how a person who is immersed in his longing for his sweetheart but he realizes that he has it alone he has not. This research uses descriptive methods and qualitative approaches. Data analysis techniques begin by identifying words that contain language style. The research results of this article are exploring and clarifying the style of language as well as the meaning contained in the song

The song "Amin Paling Serius" popularized by Sal Priadi and Nadin Amizah is a very unique and magical song because the lyrics use a dialogue format between two male and female characters. The song with orchestral strains composed by Lafa Pratomo as the music producer for the song "Amin Paling Serius" brings listeners to explore their deepest feelings of love and hope. “Amin Paling Serius” tells of the love story of two people who come from two different backgrounds, and both offer their prayers with the most serious amen for their love journey together. The lyrics in this song are also very beautiful and poetic, coupled with a figurative language style that makes the song even more alive. The aims of this study include (1) analyzing the use of figurative language in the lyrics of the song "Amin Paling Serius". (2) Understanding and expressing the meaning of the song "Amin Paling Serius". The method used in this research is a qualitative research method. The results of this study are expected to be able to understand the meaning and use of figurative language in the song "Amin Paling Serius" which was popularized by Sal Priadi and Nadin Amizah.

Song lyrics are a series of words that form a song, consisting of several stanzas, refrains or choruses. Forming song lyrics is not as easy as compiling an essay, but it can be obtained in the form of one's expression such as experiences that have been experienced, things that have been seen or heard, and various inspirations. The writer will express his experience by doing word games and language so as to create interest and distinctiveness in the lyrics or verses. This research is qualitative research and uses qualitative descriptive methods, namely interpreting and describing data. The main object of his research was the song "By My Side" composed by David Choi and Dewi Dee Lestari. Using suposive sampling techniques, trianggulation of data and theory, descriptive analysis techniques and data collection, by reading and recording them.. Aims to know what languages are used and what message to convey. The result is that the code mix contained in the lyrics of the song is mix the code inward, which is Indonesian, and mix the code out, which is English.

The purpose of making this journal is to analyze the figure of speech and the meaning contained in the lyrics of Nadin Amizah's song entitled "Like Bones". Researchers are interested in analyzing the lyrics of the song "Like Bones" because it contains words that are both unique and beautiful and have meanings that can be interpreted. In addition, researchers are interested in identifying what figure of speech is contained in the lyrics of the song, because the lyrics of this song have meanings and expectations that want to be informed directly and indirectly. After that, the procedure used in this research is a qualitative descriptive procedure, which is a procedure with the method of analyzing information and the results of the information after it is processed into the form of descriptive text. The subjects analyzed were in the form of song lyrics titled "Like Bones". The results of the analysis of the lyrics of this song show that there are personifications, rhetorical figures of speech, and paradoxical figures of speech. The meaning and meaning contained in lyrics of the song "Like Bones" is the story of someone good at hiding wounds even though he is often seen laughing.