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A Deixis Analysis in Song Lyrics of Anti-Hero by Taylor Swift Manda Ayu Lailiyah; Siti Aisyah; Yudy Prasetyo
Journal of English Language and Education Vol 11, No 2 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Pahlawan Tuanku Tambusai

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31004/jele.v11i2.2168

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Deixis is an important pragmatic feature in song lyrics because it enables listeners to interpret meaning based on context, perspective, and interpersonal relations between the songwriter and the audience. In linguistic and pragmatic studies, deixis plays a crucial role in constructing narrative voice, emotional expression, and contextual interpretation. Although previous studies have analyzed deixis in various song lyrics, limited attention has been given to how different types of deixis contribute to the expression of internal conflict, identity struggle, and self-reflection in Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero”. Therefore, this study aims to identify the types of deixis found in the song lyrics Anti Hero by Taylor Swift and to describe the contextual meaning of those deixis. This research employed a descriptive qualitative method using a pragmatic approach based on Levinson’s (1983) deixis framework. The data source was the official song lyrics obtained from the Genius website and analyzed through systematic identification, classification, and contextual interpretation using an analytical rubric. The findings reveal that the lyrics contain several types of deixis, namely person, temporal, spatial, discourse, and social deixis, each contributing to the construction of meaning within the song. The study concludes that deixis in “Anti-Hero” functions not merely as a grammatical referencing system but as a pragmatic resource that shapes contextual meaning, emotional expression, and self-reflective narrative, allowing listeners to engage with the songwriter’s personal perspective.
Figurative Language in English Song “Die With A Smile” Viewed A Conceptual Metaphor Theory Hilda Rachma Aprilyanti; Yudy Prasetyo; Siti Aisyah
International Journal of English and Applied Linguistics (IJEAL) Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Volume 6 Nomor 1 April 2026
Publisher : ITScience (Information Technology and Science)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47709/ijeal.v6i1.7917

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This research aims to identify the types of figurative language and to describe the conceptual meanings based on Conceptual Metaphor Theory in the song “Die With a Smile” by Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars. This study employed a descriptive qualitative method using a cognitive semantic approach. The data were analyzed by classifying the types of figurative language and mapping metaphoric expressions into source and target domains based on Conceptual Metaphor Theory proposed by Lakoff & Johnson (1980). The results show that the song contains metaphor, hyperbole, personification, simile, and repetition, with metaphor as the most dominant type. Based on Conceptual Metaphor Theory, the metaphors are categorized into structural, ontological, and orientational metaphors, with structural metaphors appearing most frequently. Dominant conceptual meanings include “love is a journey,” “love is war,” and “death as fulfillment,” representing emotional struggle, loyalty, urgency, and satisfaction in romantic relationships. These metaphors demonstrate how abstract emotions and romantic experiences are conceptualized through concrete and embodied human experiences. This study concludes that figurative language in the song plays an important role in expressing human cognition, emotions, and life experiences through metaphorical structures, making Conceptual Metaphor Theory (CMT) an effective framework for identifying and describing meaning in popular song lyrics.
Co-Authors Hilda Rachma Aprilyanti Manda Ayu Lailiyah Yudy Prasetyo