A STUDY OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGES IN THE SONG LYRICS OF LANY’S A BEAUTIFUL BLUR

Authors

  • Sri Melani Universitas Respati Yogyakarta
  • Tri Septa Nurhantoro Universitas Respati Yogyakarta
  • Apriliana Hapsari Universitas Respati Yogyakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35842/jolali.v3i2.54

Keywords:

A Beautiful Blur, figurative language, meaning of figurative language, types of figurative language

Abstract

Figurative language plays a crucial role in enhancing the depth and emotional resonance of song lyrics. This article focuses on LANY's album A Beautiful Blur, which is known for its rich use of figurative language to convey complex meanings and evoke feelings. Understanding how these linguistic devices function within the lyrics provides insight into the artistic intent behind the music and the themes explored in the album. The researcher used a qualitative method to analyze the types and meanings of figurative language in the song lyrics. A total of 115 figurative language were identified across 12 categories, including simile, metaphor, personification, metonymy, symbol, hyperbole, paradox, allusion, synecdoche, allegory, understatement, and irony. The data obtained from official sources such as Spotify, and the analysis draws on Perrine's classification of figurative language and Leech's types of meaning. The results revealed that hyperbole was the most frequently used type of figurative language, appearing 41 times, followed by personification (26 instances) and metaphor (11 instances). Additionally, the analysis identified two primary meanings: connotative meaning (111 instances) and socio-affective meaning (four instances). The prevalence of hyperbole and connotative meaning underscores LANY's use of figurative language to deliver powerful emotional expressions and social commentary. This article signifies how figurative language not only embellishes the lyrics but also engages listeners in deeper interpretations of the themes presented in the album.

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Published

2025-08-28

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025)

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