ANALYSIS OF THE STYLISTICS OF IWAN FALS’ SONG LYRICS IN REVEALING SOCIAL AND HUMANITARIAN VALUES

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the stylistics of Iwan Fals' song lyrics in conveying social and humanitarian values. The research employs a qualitative descriptive method with a stylistic approach, where the data are analyzed from words, sentences, and expressions in each verse of the song Lyrics. The data sources of this study are the song lyrics of Iwan Fals from various albums and singles. Data collection was conducted through documentary studies by reading, identifying, and classifying words, sentences, and expressions based on stylistic aspects. The data were analyzed using a stylistic approach encompassing figurative language and imagery, then categorized according to their types and functions. The results show that Iwan Fals' lyrics contain various forms of figurative language, such as metaphors, similes, personifications, metonymy, synecdoche, epithets, epic similes, and allegories. In addition, the lyrics also contain imagery, including visual, auditory, tactile, gustatory, olfactory, and movement imagery. These figurative language and imagery elements strengthen the social and humanitarian messages, emphasizing criticism of injustice, social inequality, and depicting the conditions and struggles of society. For example, the use of metaphors and similes in certain lyrics reveals the suffering of the people or compassion for others, while visual and auditory imagery enhances the listener's imagination. This study shows that Iwan Fals is not only produces musically aesthetic works but also conveys profound social and moral meanings relevant to community life. Stylistic analysis help to understand how figurative language and imagery are used to effectively communicate social messages and humanitarian Values in Iwan Fals' song lyrics.