CONNOTATIVE MEANING IN WENDY OF RED VELVET’S SONG “HIS CAR ISN’T YOURS”

Makna Konotatif dalam Lagu Wendy dari Red Velvet “His Car Isn't Yours”

Abstract

Music, as a contemporary art form, uniquely conveys meaning through the synthesis of melody and lyrics. This study analyzes the denotative and connotative meanings in Wendy's song “His Car Isn’t Yours” from Red Velvet, using Kreidler's semantic framework. The research aims to uncover how metaphors, particularly "car," depict themes of emotional detachment and relational dynamics. A descriptive qualitative approach is employed to explore the linguistic nuances that construct an emotional narrative in the lyrics. The analysis reveals that the "car," as a central metaphor, transitions from a denotative meaning as a physical object to a connotative symbol of emotional separation and relational boundaries. Elements such as "driveway" and "headlights" further emphasize themes of loss and emotional transformation. Repetition within the lyrics deepens emotional resonance, portraying the narrator's struggle to accept a new reality. This study highlights how the interplay of linguistic and symbolic elements creates narratives that resonate personally and universally with listeners. This research contributes to understanding linguistic creativity in contemporary song lyrics and the relevance of metaphor in expressing human emotional experiences. It recommends further exploration of similar techniques across genres and cultural contexts to gain broader insights into the semantic meanings embedded in lyrics.

Keywords: Connotation, Denotation, Lyrics, Semantics