AN ANALYSIS OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE IN THE LYRICS OF THE SONG “SUMMERTIME SADNESS AND BROOKLYN BABY” BY LANA DEL REY

Abstract

Abstract: Figurative language is a communication strategy that, in a particular situation, leaves a lasting impression on the listener. The study made use of the two-part figurative language theory of Harpham and Abrahams (2009). These are symbolic ways of thinking and speaking. The purpose of this study is to interpret the meaning and kindness of the metaphorical language found in the lyrics of two of Lana Del Rey's songs, Brooklyn Baby and Summertime Sadness. This research combines content analysis with a qualitative methodology. In this study, the researcher examined the many figurative language devices used in two songs, including metonymies, metaphors, similes, hyperbole, irony, and synecdoche. Descriptive qualitative research was employed in this study because the data were written texts, documents, or musical scripts. The research uses the song's lyrics as a source of data from the website, and the data source is YouTube. It uses textual or visual analysis and the following procedures to gather data: Researchers look for words or sentences that contain figurative language and also convey meaning. They may download song lyrics from the internet, read song lyrics, and identify figurative language in song lyrics. After noting whatever figurative language was used in each instance, the researcher classes the data, looks it over again, and is prepared to analyze it.