Institusion
Universitas Darma Persada
Author
Nibras Naufal, Havery
Subject
782.42 Songs/Lagu, Nyanyian
Datestamp
2024-08-01 04:48:17
Abstract :
This study aims to analyze figurative language in song lyrics using theories in semantics. The
theories in semantics are used to analyze the true meaning and figurative language used in ?Planet
Her? album by Doja Cat. This research used a qualitative approach. It is conducted by using
descriptive qualitative method. The research object is Doja Cat album ?Planet Her? song lyrics.
The research data collected are from lyrics found in the album ?Planet Her?. The figurative
language that I have analyzed is simile, metaphor, personification, metonymy, synecdoche,
hyperbole, and litotes. Divided into each type, simile there are 8 data, metaphor there are 18 data,
personification there are 8 data, metonymy there are 9 data, synecdoche there are 4 data, hyperbole
there are 6 data and litotes there are 3 data. And the total data that has been analyzed is 56 data.
Based on 7 types of figurative language, metaphor and metonymy are the most common types,
while litotes is the least common types. After analyzing, true meanings from each data are finally
easier to understand. Through the album, the songwriter wanted to convey messages, such as
attraction to lovers, the desire to have each other, deep of love, and intimate relationships.