JR-ELT (Journal of Research in English Language Teaching)
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2025): Journal of Research in English Language Teaching

EXPLORING THE USE OF PHRASAL VERBS IN CELINE DION’S SONG LYRICS

Fania K, Ester (Unknown)
Mendrofa , Selviana (Unknown)
Yastanti, Unpris (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Dec 2025

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the use of phrasal verbs in five selected songs from The Best of Celine Dion album. The study focuses on identifying the types of phrasal verbs and interpreting their contextual meanings within the song lyrics. A descriptive qualitative method was applied with purposive sampling, selecting five songs: The Power of Love, To Love You More, My Heart Will Go on and on, Because You Loved Me, and Then You Look at Me. The collected phrasal verbs were classified based on their structure and grammatical functions, including transitive, intransitive, separable, and inseparable forms. The findings showed a total of 19 phrasal verbs used across the five songs. The Power of Love contained the highest number with 6 occurrences, while My Heart Will Go on and on had the fewest with only 2 occurrences. The phrasal verbs serve to enrich emotional expression in the lyrics, particularly in conveying themes such as loyalty, hope, love, and emotional support within a relationship. This study is expected to contribute to applied linguistic studies, especially in enhancing learners’ understanding of phrasal verb usage in authentic contexts such as song lyrics.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jrelt

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

JR-ELT (Journal of Research in English Language Teaching), (e-ISSN: 25491806) is a peer-reviewed journal on English Language Teaching. This journal is published by the English Education Department, Faculty of Education and Teacher Training, Universitas Islam Negeri Sulthan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi. ...