An Analysis of Language Style in Song Lyric: “Heat Waves” by Glass Animal

Abstract

The objective of this research is to know and learn more about the language style in figurative language in the lyrics of the song on the song by Glass Animal, which is entitled Heat Waves and can also provide information about the style of language in the lyrics of the song, which means that further researchers can continue further research. The results of this study are (1) Personification: 1; (2) Hyperbole: 2; (3) Alliteration: 1; (4) Assonance: 4; (5) Irony: 1; (6) Anaphora: 2; and (7) Repetition: 3. Based on the result of study, there are 14 figurative languages in the lyrics of "Heat Waves" by Glass animal. It can be concluded that there is no metaphor in this lyric, and dominant in this lyric of figurative language is Assonance.

Sociolinguistics Analysis on Language Style in Niki Songs

“…Furthermore, lyrics can be regarded as artistic manifestations and literary compositions originating from the imaginative faculties of the writer. When harmoniously integrated with the accompanying music, the aesthetically pleasant words crafted inside the lyrics can provide an enhanced and delightful auditory experience for the listener (Mulyati et al,2020;Gina et al, 2022).…”