ANALYSIS OF FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE USED IN SELECTED BEACH HOUSE SONGS

Abstrak

This study focuses on figurative language in selected Beach House songs. The aim of this research is to understand the meaning behind song lyrics that contain figurative language using Laurence Perrine's theory of figurative language. The method used in this study is descriptive qualitative, based on Cresswell's (2018) theory of qualitative approach, where the lyrics are thoroughly studied and specific phrases are examined for their deeper meanings. The findings show that only four types of figurative language appear across the three selected songs: Space Song, Sparks, and Levitation, namely metaphor, symbolism, simile, and imagery. These elements are used to convey abstract emotions, inner conflict, memory, and transformation. It can be concluded that figurative language in Beach House’s lyrics serves as a subtle yet powerful tool to construct emotional atmosphere and deepen interpretive meaning within the songs.