<![CDATA[This research is motivated by the lack of systematic documentation of the structure, meaning, and function of figurative language in sacred songs that are the core of a traditional agrarian ritual. Furthermore, the role of these songs as a medium for transmitting community values, life philosophy, and ecological knowledge has not been analysed in depth. This study aims to analyse the metrical structure, themes, and use of figurative language in these songs. The research subjects consisted of traditional leaders, elders, singers, and senior farmers to validate the text's meaning. Data were collected through participatory observation, song recordings, in-depth interviews, and documentation, using instruments such as interview guidelines, audio recorders, and text analysis sheets. Data analysis used interactive techniques through data reduction, data presentation, and thematic-semiotic conclusions. The results show that the song's structure resembles the pattern of traditional pupuh, with certain metric modifications, divided into two stanzas that feature fertility mythology and depictions of abundant harvests, and is rich in similes, hyperbole, and personification. In conclusion, these songs are an effective oral medium for passing on values, ecological knowledge, and agrarian wisdom. The implication is that oral traditions need to be preserved as a source of cultural learning and as a means of strengthening collective identity.]]>
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