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Metaphorical Analysis and the Meaning of Song “Another One Bite the Dust” By Queen Zulaika, Adristi Yajna; Artanti, Chairinnisa; Alivia, Cut Putri; Annisa, Dira; Putri, Dian Marisha
Journal of Linguistics, Literacy, and Pedagogy Vol 2, No 2: November 2023
Publisher : Journal of Linguistics, Literacy, and Pedagogy

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30870/jllp.v2i2.20292

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that contrasts two unrelated items and helps communicate complex ideas or emotions by drawing on familiar or concrete concepts. Metaphor is often utilized in poetry, novels, films, songs, etc. This study provides a metaphorical analysis of the lyrics of "Another One Bites the Dust," a hit song by the British rock band, the Queen, published in 1980. Using a semantic approach, the study investigates the numerous layers of meaning provided by the song's lyrics, which have been interpreted variously by fans and critics throughout the years. The paper offers a detailed analysis of the song's metaphors and the function of the metaphors, including analyzing the metaphor "another one bites the dust" as a euphemism for death in one Santa Fe High School shooting in 2018, one of the deadliest mass shootings in the United States. The study concludes by reflecting on the song's lasting popularity and cultural relevance and the difficulties and opportunities associated with understanding metaphorical meaning in popular music. Based on the analysis, the writers discovered 15 metaphor data and 4 metaphor functions in the lyrics of "Another One Bites the Dust.”
Women Empowerment in Little Mix's “Salute”: Feminist Stylistic Analysis Artanti, Chairinnisa; Zulaika, Adristi Yajna; Rangkuti, Rahmadsyah
Titian: Jurnal Ilmu Humaniora Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023): Desember 2023
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Budaya, Universitas Jambi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.22437/titian.v7i2.29556

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This study conducts a feminist stylistic analysis of Little Mix's song "Salute" within the theoretical framework proposed by Sara Mills. Utilizing Mills's three-level structure outlined in "Feminist Stylistics", the study employs a descriptive-qualitative methodology inspired by Creswell's theory. The primary focus is to explore the representation of women's empowerment in the song. Analysis occurs at the levels of word, phrase/sentence, and discourse, connecting linguistic choices to feminist themes. The word-level analysis uncovers generic pronouns and nouns such as "you," "we," "ladies," "women," "sisters," "warriors," and "queens," emphasizing a collective female identity. At the phrase level, nine metaphors and three transitivity processes (material, mental, and relational) highlight the multifaceted aspects of empowerment. Discourse-level analysis reveals characterization and focalization, providing deeper insights into the characters' perspectives in the song. Overall, the linguistic choices in the song, as identified through the three-level analysis, consistently align with feminist principles, emphasizing women's empowerment as a central theme. Abstrak Penelitian ini melakukan analisis gaya feminis terhadap lagu "Salute" oleh Little Mix dalam kerangka teoritis yang diusulkan oleh Sara Mills. Dengan menggunakan struktur tiga tingkat Mills yang diuraikan dalam "Feminist Stylistics", penelitian ini mengadopsi metodologi deskriptif-kualitatif yang terinspirasi oleh teori Creswell. Fokus utamanya adalah untuk mengeksplorasi representasi pemberdayaan perempuan dalam lagu tersebut. Analisis dilakukan pada tingkat kata, frasa/kalimat, dan wacana, menghubungkan pilihan linguistik dengan tema feminis. Analisis tingkat kata mengungkapkan kata ganti dan kata benda generik seperti "you," "we," "ladies," "women," "sisters," "warriors," dan "queens," menekankan identitas perempuan kolektif. Pada tingkat frasa, sembilan metafora dan tiga proses transitivitas (material, mental, dan relasional) menyoroti berbagai aspek pemberdayaan perempuan. Analisis tingkat wacana mengungkapkan karakterisasi dan fokalisasi, memberikan wawasan lebih mendalam ke dalam perspektif karakter dalam lagu. Secara keseluruhan, pilihan linguistik dalam lagu, seperti yang diidentifikasi melalui analisis tiga tingkat, secara konsisten sejalan dengan prinsip feminis, menekankan pemberdayaan perempuan sebagai tema utama.