Figurative Language In Harris J’s Selected Song Lyrics

Bayu Purnama; Hilma Safitri

Authors

Bayu Purnama Universitas Pamulang
Hilma Safitri Universitas Pamulang

Keywords:

Bahasa Kiasan

Abstract

Penelitian ini mengkaji penggunaan bahasa kiasan dalam lirik lagu-lagu pilihan Harris J dengan tujuan untuk mengidentifikasi jenis-jenis bahasa kiasan yang digunakan serta memahami makna tersirat di dalamnya. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif, dengan data yang diperoleh melalui analisis lirik beberapa lagu populer Harris J, seperti You Are My Life, Good Life, dan I Promise. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat enam jenis bahasa kiasan yang dominan dalam lirik lagu-lagu tersebut, yaitu metafora, simile, personifikasi, hiperbola, sinekdoke, dan simbolisme. Penggunaan bahasa kiasan berperan penting dalam memperkaya makna lirik serta memperdalam pemahaman pendengar terhadap pesan yang disampaikan. Salah satu temuan utama adalah bagaimana metafora digunakan untuk menggambarkan hubungan emosional dan spiritual antara individu dan Penciptanya, sehingga menambah kedalaman dan nuansa dalam setiap lagu. Selain itu, penelitian ini menyoroti bagaimana konteks sosial dan budaya memengaruhi interpretasi bahasa kiasan dalam lirik lagu. Dengan memahami penggunaan bahasa kiasan, pendengar diharapkan dapat lebih mengapresiasi keindahan serta makna mendalam yang terkandung dalam lirik lagu-lagu Harris J

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