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Khaerudin Imawan
Department of Communication Sciences, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of Swadaya Gunung Jati, Cirebon, Indonesia
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Moral Message in the Lyrics of Nadin Amizah's Song “Sorai”: A Semiotic Analysis by Roland Barthes Firman Baehaqi; Khaerudin Imawan
Salus Publica: Journal of Community Service Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): April 2026
Publisher : Salus Publica: Journal of Community Service

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58905/saluspublica.v4i1.550

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Music often serves as a space for humans to express and interpret emotional experiences that are difficult to express directly. The song “Sorai” by Nadin Amizah presents poetic and symbolic lyrics that open up opportunities for various interpretations, particularly regarding the meaning of relationships, separation, and sincerity. This study aims to reveal the moral message contained in the lyrics of “Sorai” through Roland Barthes' semiotic approach. This study uses an interpretive qualitative method, with data obtained through analysis of the song lyrics, literature study, and interviews with five fans selected purposively. The analysis was conducted by tracing the denotative, connotative, and mythical meanings to understand how the signs in the lyrics form a moral message. The results show that “Sorai” represents human relationships as a process of mutual help and mutual healing, without demands for ownership or continuity. This song constructs the meaning that separation is not a failure, but rather a part of emotional maturity that can be accepted with sincerity. These findings confirm that music not only functions as entertainment, but also as a medium of communication that conveys human values reflectively.
The Construction of Symbolic Meaning in the Lyrics of “Bingung” by Iksan Skuter: A Semiotic Analysis Nandito Dwi Anugrah; Fadhillah Arrizky Heriansyah; Khaerudin Imawan
Athena: Journal of Social, Culture and Society Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): October 2025
Publisher : CV. Media Digital Publikasi Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58905/athena.v3i4.448

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Music plays a significant role in conveying social criticism through meaningful lyrics. This study aims to analyze the construction of symbolic meaning in the lyrics of the song Bingung by Iksan Skuter using Ferdinand de Saussure’s semiotic approach. Employing qualitative interpretive methods, the research uses lyric analysis and audience interviews to understand how listeners interpret the song’s message. Analysis of the lyrics reveals various symbols in Bingung representing social injustice, stereotypes, commercialized education, media manipulation, and the existential paradoxes of modern humanity. The song highlights how individuals often experience labeling, social pressure, and inequality across multiple aspects of life. The semiotic approach reveals that the signifiers in the lyrics represent a complex social reality, while the signified conveys criticism of prevailing social conditions. Therefore, the song serves not only as artistic expression but also as a powerful tool for social critique. This study reinforces the understanding that music can serve as a powerful communication medium for raising social awareness, particularly through works by independent musicians such as Iksan Skuter.
A Semiotic Analysis of the Meaning of Longing in the Lyrics of the Song “Lagu Untukmu” by Raisa Azmi Nailan Wisam; Khaerudin Imawan
Salus Publica: Journal of Community Service Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): August 2026
Publisher : Salus Publica: Journal of Community Service

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58905/saluspublica.v4i2.647

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Song lyrics can act as a means of expressing one’s emotions, meanings, and particular symbols. This research intends to explore the concept of longing present in the lyrics of the song “Lagu Untukmu” through the lens of Ferdinand de Saussure’s semiotic theory. Saussure’s semiotic theory emphasizes two elements: the signifier and the signified. This study employs an interpretative qualitative approach and operationalizes Ferdinand de Saussure’s semiotic framework by analyzing the relationship between signifiers and signified meanings in the song lyrics. Data were collected through document analysis of song lyrics and in-depth interviews with selected listeners, which were used to complement the semiotic analysis. The result indicate that the meaning of longing is constructed through a system of linguistic signs representing emotional distance, memory, and maternal attachment. This longing represents not only physical yearning but also emotional yearning for unconditional acceptance, a sense of security, the warmth of the relationship, and memories of the past that have changed due to life transitions. The conclusion of this study is that song lyrics can serve as a medium for conveying messages or feelings experienced by the singer to the listener.
Co-Authors Azmi Nailan Wisam Fadhillah Arrizky Heriansyah Firman Baehaqi Nandito Dwi Anugrah