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Bernieke Damanik
Universitas HKBP Nommensen Pematangsiantar
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Beyond the Lyrics: A Semantic Analysis of Hidden Meanings in Ruth B.’s Song “Dandelions Duma Simanjuntak; Bernieke Damanik
Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): Young Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
Publisher : Yayasan Bayt Shufiya Nusantara

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.66867/yjssh.v2i2.288

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This study examines the hidden meanings in Ruth B.’s song “Dandelions” through a semantic approach. The study aims to reveal how simple lyrical expressions construct deeper emotional and symbolic meanings beyond their literal interpretation. Employing a qualitative descriptive method, this research analyzes selected lyric lines by focusing on denotative meaning, connotative meaning, metaphor, symbolism, and imagery. The findings show that connotative meaning is the dominant semantic element, indicating that the song communicates its message mainly through implied and emotional meanings rather than direct expression. The word “dandelions” functions symbolically as a representation of fragile hope, wishes, and emotional uncertainty, while the metaphor “I see forever in your eyes” reflects an imagined future and emotional commitment. The analysis also reveals a gradual emotional progression from attraction and idealization to hope, longing, and uncertainty. These findings suggest that the simplicity of the lyrics does not reduce their semantic richness; instead, it strengthens the emotional accessibility of the song. Therefore, this study confirms that popular song lyrics can be examined as meaningful linguistic texts that reflect human emotions, personal desires, and hidden layers of meaning.
Understanding Meaning in the Short Story “The Open Window” by Saki Through Contextual Analysis Mutiara Angelica Sinaga; Bernieke Damanik
Jurnal Bersama Ilmu Pendidikan (DIDIK) Vol. 2 No. 2 (2026): Mei 2026
Publisher : Yayasan Literasi Sains Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55123/didik.v2i2.582

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This study carries out a contextual analysis of Saki’s short story, “The Open Window,” employing a four-layer analytical framework that integrates historical-biographical, socio-cultural, linguistic-pragmatic, and narrative-structural dimensions of meaning. One of the potential limitations of using meaning as a foundational element in a literary analysis is that meaning is always embedded in a specific context. Thus, the study attempts to pinpoint the definitive meaning of the story in relation to its situational and psychological context. A qualitative descriptive approach is employed, drawing on selective dialogue and narrative analysis. Data relevant to contextual analysis are primarily drawn from semantics and pragmatics, with particular attention to Gricean maxim violations as mechanisms of communicative deception. The Open Window is ironically meaningful, and this meaning mostly hinges on the context and the characters’ points of view. There are contextual elements in the story that the author intentionally leaves unexplained, inviting readers to engage in active inferential interpretation. The findings demonstrate that meaning in the story is produced not through any single analytical lens but through the dynamic interaction of all four contextual layers. Contextual analysis thus offers a productive perspective on meaning that is not explicitly stated in the text, and this constitutes a valid justification for employing the technique in the analysis of literary works.
Co-Authors Duma Simanjuntak Mutiara Angelica Sinaga