Exploring Figurative Language in the Lyrics of ‘When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?’ by Billie Eilish and Its Relation to English Language Learning in High School
Keywords:
Figurative Language, Billie Eilish’s Song Lyrics, English Language Learning, Descriptive Qualitative AnalysisAbstract
Absract—Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi penggunaan bahasa kiasan dalam lirik lagu album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? karya Billie Eilish. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengidentifikasi jenis-jenis bahasa kiasan yang digunakan, menginterpretasikan maknanya, serta memahami manfaatnya dalam pembelajaran bahasa Inggris. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kualitatif. Data dikumpulkan melalui analisis dokumen terhadap lirik lagu-lagu pilihan, seperti "When the Party’s Over," "Ilomilo,", "All the Good Girls Go to Hell," dan beberapa lagu lainnya dari album tersebut. Validasi data dilakukan dengan teknik triangulasi sumber. Analisis difokuskan pada identifikasi jenis-jenis bahasa kiasan, seperti metafora, personifikasi, simbolisme, hiperbola, dan ironi, serta penafsiran maknanya dalam konteks lagu. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa lirik lagu Billie Eilish kaya akan bahasa kiasan yang menyampaikan tema emosional dan sosial yang mendalam, seperti perjuangan kesehatan mental, ketakutan eksistensial, dan kritik terhadap norma sosial. Metafora dan simbolisme ditemukan sebagai jenis bahasa kiasan yang paling dominan. Selain itu, pemahaman terhadap bahasa kiasan melalui lirik lagu dapat meningkatkan kosakata, pemahaman bacaan, serta apresiasi siswa terhadap karya sastra berbahasa Inggris, sehingga menjadikan lagu sebagai media yang efektif dalam pembelajaran bahasa.
Kata Kunci —Bahasa Kiasan, Lirik Lagu Billie Eilish, Pembelajaran Bahasa Inggris, Analisis Deskriptif Kualitatif
Absract—This study aims to explore the use of figurative language in the lyrics of the album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? by Billie Eilish. The objectives of this research are to identify the types of figurative language used, interpret their meanings, and understand their benefits in English language learning. This research employs a descriptive qualitative method. The data were collected through document analysis of selected song lyrics, including "When the Party’s Over," "Ilomilo," and "All the Good Girls Go to Hell," and several other songs from the album. Data validation was conducted using source triangulation techniques. The analysis focused on identifying types of figurative language, such as metaphor, personification, symbolism, hyperbole, and irony, and interpreting their meanings within the context of the songs. The results of the study show that Billie Eilish’s lyrics are rich in figurative language that conveys deep emotional and social themes, such as struggles with mental health, existential fears, and criticism of social norms. Metaphor and symbolism were found to be the most dominant types of figurative language. Furthermore, understanding figurative language through song lyrics can enhance students’ vocabulary, reading comprehension, and appreciation of English literary works, making songs an effective medium for language learning.
Keywords —Figurative Language, Billie Eilish’s Song Lyrics, English Language Learning, Descriptive Qualitative Analysis
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