Analyzing Deixis in the Lyrics of the Pop Ballad 'It’s You' by Sezairi
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https://doi.org/10.36312/jolls.v5i3.2876Keywords:
Sezairi, Paragmatic, Deixis, Song, LyricsAbstract
Deixis, a key concept in linguistics, involves expressions whose meanings are context-dependent, such as personal pronouns, temporal markers, spatial terms, and demonstratives. While deixis has been extensively studied in spoken and literary discourse, its function in song lyrics, particularly its role in conveying emotional depth and narrative coherence, remains underexplored. This study aims to address that gap by examining the use of deictic expressions in the pop ballad It’s You by Sezairi. Using a descriptive-analytic qualitative method, this research involves identifying, classifying, and analyzing deictic forms in the song’s lyrics. Through in-depth textual analysis, the study seeks to uncover the role of these expressions in shaping both the narrative structure and emotional resonance of the song. The findings reveal that personal deixis is the most dominant (77.27%), followed by temporal deixis (12.12%), demonstrative deixis (6.06%), and spatial deixis (4.55%). Personal deixis contributes significantly to emotional intimacy and listener relatability. Temporal and spatial deixis serve to ground the lyrics within specific emotional or situational contexts, while demonstrative deixis establishes shared reference points that guide the listener’s focus. Together, these deictic elements effectively convey themes of love and belonging, demonstrating the intricate relationship between language, meaning, and listener interpretation in contemporary music. This study contributes to both linguistic and musicological scholarship by highlighting how deictic expressions function as powerful tools for emotional and narrative construction in song lyrics.
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