A Semantics Study of Metaphors Found in Taylor Swift's Selected Songs from 'Midnights' Album = A Semantics Study of Metaphors Found in Taylor Swift's Selected Songs from 'Midnights' Album

This study aims to (1) find out the types of metaphors that appear as lyrics in Taylor Swift’s selected songs from the ‘Midnights’ Album and (2) to describe the hidden meaning of the metaphors that appear as lyrics in Taylor Swift’s selected songs from the ‘Midnights’ Album. This study used a descriptive qualitative method. The data sources consist of nine selected songs by Taylor Swift from the album ‘Midnights’ that use metaphorical forms. The writer collected the data by listening and reading the lyrics of the selected songs from the ‘Midnights’ Album through Spotify digital music platform. The writer then identifies the metaphors found in the selected songs of the ‘Midnights’ Album and classifies them based on their types. Then, the writer interprets the real meaning behind each metaphor and categorizes them through their type of meaning. The findings of this research show that there are metaphorical expressions found in the nine selected songs of the ‘Midnights’ Album. There are 35 metaphorical expressions found in the nine selected songs, including structural metaphors, ontological metaphors, and an orientational metaphor. Ontological metaphors dominate the types of metaphors, indicating that this type of metaphor Swift often used in her selected songs. The writer also found that almost half of themetaphors used by Swift are dominated by the association with her feelings and beliefs. This phenomenon implied the emotional sides and beliefs she had.

Keyword : metaphors, 'Midnights' Album, Taylor Swift