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Conveying the Meaning through Experiential Metafunction on Song Lyrics: A Case on Ideational Metafunction Sinaga, Yanti Kristina; Murni Situmorang, Natalia; Purba, Elprinawati; Sitompul, Heppy Theresia; Panjaitan, Anita; Herman, Herman; Thao, Nguyen Van
Anglophile Journal Vol. 3 No. 2 (2023): Anglophile Journal
Publisher : CV. Creative Tugu Pena

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.51278/anglophile.v3i2.805

Abstract

This research explores the song "Better Man" by Westlife to uncover its experiential meaning and how it impacts the audience. Using the Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) framework, the study analyzes the song's meaning by examining the processes, participants, and circumstances in the lyrics. Qualitative content analysis is employed to identify various emotional experiences expressed through language. The study involves deconstructing each sentence to understand how participants, processes, and circumstances are used in the song. The primary data source is the authentic lyrics from reliable sources like official songbooks and verified lyric websites to ensure accuracy. The SFL theory helps examine experiential meta function and its components in the lyrics, considering the entire complexity of language in social contexts. The analysis reveals that "Better Man" predominantly employs mental processes, reflecting the singer's personal thoughts and perspectives. The use of verbs like "love," "say," and "hidden" effectively conveys emotions and interactions between individuals. The song's participants, such as "better man" and "her," create emotional connections with listeners. The findings emphasize the importance of language as an expressive tool in art and music, guiding songwriters in effectively communicating deeper messages and meanings. Song lyrics, with their emotional storytelling, establish powerful connections with the audience. While this study offers valuable insights into "Better Man," there is potential for further research. Analyzing more songs and genres can deepen the understanding of how language conveys experiences and emotions in music's broader context. Keywords: Experiential Metafunction, Systemic Functional Linguistics, Ideational Metafunction
Co-Authors Agnes Hutasoit Albert Welman Daulat Lumbangaol Aminuyati Anayati, Wan Arni Wulandari Sinaga Arwin Tannuary Arwin Tannuary Arwin Tannuary Aryani, Novia Asnawi Asnawi Asnawi Asnawi Bangun Munte Bertaria Sohnata Hutauruk Bertaria Sohnata Hutauruk Butar-Butar, Lukas D. Yuliana Sinaga Damanik, Bernieke Anggita Ristia Damanik, Jerico Damanik, Novry Yohanna Daniel Happy Putra Destri Yani Puspita Sari Gultom Doris Yolanda Saragih Dumaris E Silalahi Dumaris, Atri Edy Dharma Efendi Barus, Efendi Endang Fatmawati Esriani Purba Ester Hutabarat Fitria Halim Gabriella Clarisa Silaban Galina Sitinjak Gultom, Destri Yani Puspita Sari Hargiani, Fransisca Xaveria Herman . Herman Herman Herman Herman herman herman Hutabarat, Esra Delima Hutahaean, David Togi Hutahaean, Rossa Ito Irene Adryani Adryani Nababan Isry Laila Syathroh Jayawarsa, A.A. Ketut Junita Batubara, Junita Lamria Purba M. Manugeren, M. M. Yogi Riyantama Isjoni Magdalena Ngongo Malau, Klara Kristina Manalu, Bintoro Duma Erwanda B. Manik, Nikerian W Manik, Vercelly Hot Taruli Manugeren, M Manurung, Fitrianti Manurung, Novita Gresiana Manurung, Sri Maneni Marnala Pangaribuan Martha Indriani Samosir Marto Silalahi Masniawita Gloria Sinaga Matondang, Saiful Anwar Melda Veby Ristella Munthe Melvin M. S Simanjuntak Murni Situmorang, Natalia Nainggolan, Anggi Maria Nainggolan, Lonatasya Sevari Napitupulu, Febriana Monika Nurmika Turnip, Anggreni Pakpahan, Surya Ningsih Panggabean, Angel Nerin Patricia Panjaitan, Anita PANJAITAN, MUKTAR B Pardede, Ferri Ojak Immanuel Pardi , Pardi Partohap S. R Sihombing, Partohap S. R Pirngadita Purba Puhka, Prakash Purba, Christian Neni Purba, Elprinawati Purba, Indra Pranata PURBA, LYDIA Purba, Ridwin Putri Laura Siahaan Raden Mohamad Herdian Bhakti Rahmah Fithriani Rahmat Kartolo Rahmawati, Rahmawati Rajagukguk, Mutiara Ramadhani, Madya Ridwin Purba Rosma Simangunsong Roza Rapita Soni Rumahorbo, Leta Denarosana Sagala, Risma Novalina Sahat Renol HS - -, Sahat Renol HS - Sahlan Tampubolon Saragih, Imeliana Saragih, Mei Kristina Saragih, Puspita Tamansari Saragih, Ria Angelina Saratahoma Sidabutar Sebayang, Santa Nananda Septika Purba Sherly Sherly Siagian, Tasya Siahaan, Indah Peronika Siahaan, Vera Elisabet Sianturi, Beata Klarensya Sianturi, Erika Sianturi, Melisa Angelia Sianturi, Oktavianti Sidabutar, Ropinus Sidabutar, Yohana Anggita Sihaloho, Damaris Sihombing, Karmila Sihotang, Elina Rosa Silalahi, Putri Anastasia Silalahi, Rachel Silitonga, Sarah Priscilla Simajuntak, Naomi Simanjuntak, Eksaulina Simanjuntak, Lena Widyawanti Simanjuntak, Yeni Simatupang, Gracia Elizabeth Simatupang, Sudung Sinaga, Asima Rohana Sinaga, Bastian Sinaga, Ester Aprilia Veronika Sinaga, Miranda Sinaga, Septian Sinurat, Bloner SIPAYUNG, ROHDEARNI WATI Sirait, Esti Marlina Siregar, Calvyn Sepanya Siregar, Ravika Siska Natalia Situmeang Sitanggang, Anita Sitinjak, Lasmaria Tiodora Silviana Sitinjak, Rismawati Sitohang, Hanji Agustina Sitohang, Sukardo Sitompul, Heppy Theresia Sitorus, Esther Situmorang, Gracela Emylia Situmorang, Ristialam Situmorang, Santa Veronika Steven Yuki Damanik Sulistyani Sulistyani Syamsiar, Syamsiar Tampubolon, Diana Dian Sari Tampubolon, Nandito Tannuary, Arwin Tengku Riza Zarzani N Thao, Nguyen Van Theresi, Theresi Tiarma Intan Marpaung Tindaon, Cweeta Asty Ayu Zelita Tobing, Minar Trisnawati Tumpal Manahara Siahaan Tungkup, Miranda Kristin Lumban Turnip, Gresy Usman Sidabutar Van Thao, Nguyen Wiwik Handayani Yage Munthe Yanta Damanik