THE CONCEPTUAL METAPHOR ANALYSIS OF THE SONG LYRIC “THE COUGH SYRUP” BY YOUNG THE GIANT
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Conceptual Metaphor, Song lyrics, The Cough Syrup, Young the Giant, Figurative LanguageAbstract
This research aims to identify and classify conceptual metaphors in the lyrics of the song “Cough Syrup” by Young the Giant based on the theory of Lakoff & Johnson (1980). The method used is qualitative with documentation technique to obtain data from song lyrics. The analysis shows that there are three main types of conceptual metaphors: structural, orientational, and ontological metaphors. Structural metaphors describe life as a physical journey and a search for the meaning of life. Orientational metaphors display emotional changes through the direction of motion, such as up-down or short-long, helping listeners understand the psychological state of song characters. Ontological metaphors make abstract ideas such as thoughts, the world, and feelings concrete by turning them into objects or living things to make them easier to understand. The findings prove that metaphors not only function as a language style, but also as a cognitive and emotional tool that connects language with life experiences. In addition, the results of this study have the potential to be a stimulating teaching resource in English language learning, especially in understanding figurative meanings in real contexts such as music.
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