PERFORMANCE: JOURNAL OF ENGLSH EDUCATION AND LITERATURE
Vol 4, No 3: August (2025) Performance: Journal of English Education and Literature

AN ANALYSIS OF THE EMOTIONAL EXPRESSIONS IN THE SELECTED SONGS OF THE ALBUM “BLONDE” BY FRANK OCEAN

Ahmad, Ahmad (Unknown)
Mahmud, Murni (Unknown)
Burhamzah, Muftihaturrahmah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Aug 2025

Abstract

In this study, the researcher analyzed the emotional expressions in three selected songs from Frank Ocean’s Blonde album, namely Ivy, Self-Control, and Godspeed. The research applies Parrott’s (2001) theory of emotions, which categorizes emotions into three levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary. A descriptive qualitative method was used to identify the emotions conveyed in the song lyrics.The findings show that the lyrics depict various emotions. Primary emotions, such as surprise and sadness, arise from spontaneous reactions. Secondary emotions, like hope and longing, are revealed through deeper reflections. Tertiary emotions, which are more complex, reflect emotional maturity and acceptance, as seen in the lyric "I let go of my claim on you, it is a free world." This study concludes that the Blonde album not only presents simple emotional reactions but also portrays a deep and complex emotional journey. These findings provide insights into how emotions are expressed through song lyrics and can serve as a reference for further studies in music and linguistics.Keywords: Emotions, Parrott’s theory, Frank Ocean, Blonde. 

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performance

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Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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PERFORMANCE Journal of English Education and Literature is a peer-reviewed journal, published by English Department, Faculty of Language and Literature, State University of Makassar. Authors and researchers are encouraged to submit complete unpublished works or research findings, which are not under ...