Exploring Emotional Journey in NIKI’s Selected Songs: A Semiotic Analysis = Exploring Emotional Journey in NIKI’s Selected Songs: A Semiotic Analysis

This study aims to (1) uncover both denotative and connotative meanings within selected song lyrics, and (2) analyze the cultural signs or myths expressed in the lyrics. Utilizing a descriptive qualitative method, the research gathered data from selected songs by the singer NIKI obtained from the music streaming platform Spotify. The analysis was guided by Roland Barthes' semiotic theory, which provides a framework for understanding both the surface and deeper meanings in texts. The data analysis involved several stages. Initially, the songs were listened to attentively, followed by a detailed interpretation of their denotative and connotative meanings. Subsequently, each set of lyrics was analyzed to uncover the underlying myths. This process involved correlating the identified denotative and connotative meanings with the cultural and mythological elements present in the lyrics. Based on the results of the analysis, the study provides insights into how Barthes' semiotic theories illuminate the complex layers of meaning in NIKI's song lyrics, revealing the interplay between textual content and cultural context. Additionally, the three selected songs explore the emotional journey that humans experience, encompassing aspects such as love, loss, and acceptance.

Keyword : semiotic, denotative, connotative, myth, song lyrics, NIKI