An Analysis of Metaphor of Song Lyrics in Keshi's Album 'Requiem'

Vahendra, Muhammad Dzacky (2025) An Analysis of Metaphor of Song Lyrics in Keshi's Album 'Requiem'. S1 thesis, Universitas Andalas.

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Abstract

This study examines how Keshi uses metaphors in his album Requiem to express emotions and convey deeper meanings in his lyrics. By analyzing the songs through the lens of Lakoff and Johnson’s Conceptual Metaphor Theory, the research identifies the types of metaphors used and explores what they mean in the context of each song. This study applies Use Theory by Wittgenstein to interpret the meanings of metaphors found in the song lyrics. Using a qualitative approach, the study focuses on three categories of metaphors: Orientational, Ontological, and Structural, to see how they shape the listener’s understanding of the themes and emotions Keshi expresses. The findings reveal that Keshi uses 18 orientational metaphors, 30 ontological metaphors, and 20 structural metaphors throughout the album. The analysis of these metaphorical expressions shows that metaphors play a significant role in shaping the meaning of the lyrics, providing a framework for understanding the feelings and emotions expressed by the singer. Emotional expression can be seen in the lyrics that contain metaphors. Words that describe heartbreak, long, or reflection often appear in the songs, which describe the deeper feelings people go through, like sadness, happiness, anger, or love, things that are often shared in song lyrics. This suggests that metaphor is a powerful tool in contemporary songwriting, allowing artists to convey abstract emotions more imaginatively.

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