IDEA ENGINEERING

Valentin Yunus Hutabarat

IV. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

The author discusses in this part “Love Story” by Taylor Swift, “Firework” by Katy Perry,
“Roar” by Katy Perry, “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran, “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele, “Viva La
Vida” by Coldplay, “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen, “Imagine” by John Lennon, “Like a Rolling
Stone” The writer wishes to learn more about the creative and social value of ten popular songs,
including “Love Story” by Taylor Swift, “Firework” by Katy Perry, “Roar” by Katy Perry,
“Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran, “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele, “Viva La Vida” by Coldplay,
“Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen, and “Imagine” by John Lennon “Like a Rolling Stone,” and
social ideals carefully evaluate the words, musical features, and cultural backdrop.”

Love Story by Taylor Swift

The idea of passionate excitement and hope present in the song of Taylor swift “Love Story”.
The lyrics of the song tells the story of love between a couple that has a problem with the
parental blessing.Taylor Swift used the metaphor of “Romeo and Juliet” to represent a sad and
difficult love tale. This metaphor shows how two individuals love each other despite their vast
disparities.
Furthermore, the words of this song express the concept of aspirations and dreams. Swift
promised to “find a place where we could live freely.” The metaphor “This love is difficult, but
it’s real” shows that despite their relationship’s difficulties, they love one other stays powerful
and genuine. This song’s lyrics also demonstrate how love may liberate us from our present
limits and make us feel alive in a meaningful way. The song “Love Story” combines love
sentiments and optimism in the framework of Expression of Emotion in Music theory. The words
of the song create a beautiful and positive mood, expressing the notion that love may triumph
over all circumstances. As
“Love Story,” a famous pop song among teens, successfully conveys the Many people may
have had a love encounter. In this scenario, we can see how music lyrics may conjure up a
mental image of a beautiful and hopeful love tale. The metaphor of “Romeo and Juliet” also aids
us in comprehending the sad and This song tells a difficult love tale. “Love Story” is an example
of how music lyrics may powerfully depict emotional events. And fascinate listeners while also
creating themes that may be connected to many people’s life situations.”

Firework by Katy Perry

Katy Perry’s motivating song “Firework” tackles themes of self-confidence, hope, and the
human potential to realize their objectives. This song is underlying the importance of the
confidence and take an action to embodies someone’s goals’. Perry employs the metaphor of
fireworks in this song to depict latent human potential and the importance of releasing that
potential in order to shine brightly. He delves into this issue with the words “Do you ever feel
like a plastic bag, drifting through the wind, wanting to start again?” which convey emotions of
emptiness and impotence. However, he also stated that everyone possesses a fire that can light
them up like fireworks.
Furthermore, Perry noted lines such as “Baby, you’re a firework, come on show ‘em what
you’re worth” and “Make ‘em go, ‘Oh, oh, oh’ as you shoot across the sky” emphasize the
significance of believing in yourself and accomplishing your ambitions. In the scenario, the
singer pushes her listener to take the action to show their potential to world. Reminding them
that they could reach anything they want if they just being confidence and willing to take the risk
The song "Firework" can elicit positive feelings such as excitement, confidence, and
optimism in the framework of Expression of Emotion in Music theory. The use of strong
metaphors and lyrics supports the song’s encouraging message and demonstrates how music can
impact listeners’ emotions and self-esteem. “Firework” is a word. A strong motivating song with
a message that motivates and pushes listeners to act on their aspirations. The firework metaphor
is an effective way of describing human potential and the necessity of realizing that potential.
This song has become the motivational song fot the most of the people in this world and also
proved that music could change the emotion and the confidence of their listener

Roar by Katy Perry

Roar by Katy Perry is a song with the powerful and confidence message. This lyrics tells
about someone who feel weak before and has no power, but after found something in her own,
now she is ready to take fully control of hherself Perry utilizes the metaphor “I am a champion
and you’re gonna hear me roar” in this song to show that she is a champion who will make a
loud noise to signal her presence.
The metaphor “I stood for nothing, so I fell for everything” demonstrates that he was easily
ensnared and damaged before he had defined convictions and ideals. Perry often used animal
analogies, such as “I’ve got the eye of a tiger” and “You’re gonna hear it from me.” Me roar” to
demonstrate her power and fearlessness.The statement “ you held me down, but I got up” shows
that she has took care the hardness and ready to take control everything of his life.
NThe song “Roar” has been discussed in the perspective of Expression of Emotion in Music
Theory It has a favorable emotional influence on listeners and inspires them. The words of the
song offer themes like self-confidence and strength, which can inspire listeners to tackle
challenges. They must face problems and take ownership of their life. “Roar” is a strong and
motivating song about self-confidence and strength. Perry conveys this message well via the use
of powerful metaphors and words, and she creates songs that may encourage and inspire
listeners.
Shape of You by Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran’s song “Shape of You” is a hit song from 2017. The lyrics of this song tell the
story of a man who falls in love with a woman he meets in a bar after noticing her gorgeous body
form. In the song’s lyrics.
Ed Sheeran uses extensive analogies and imagery to convey his desire to this woman. In the
opening line, for example, Sheeran sings, “I’m in love with the shape of you / We push and pull
like a magnet do” to express how he is drawn to the woman’s physicality and how their
relationship works like a magnet.
Furthermore, Sheeran says in the second stanza, “I’m in love with your body/ And last night
you were in my room / And now my bedsheets smell.”like you” to demonstrate his great desire to
the woman’s physicality, to the point that he scents her body against the covers in her chamber.
The song "Shape of You" Is discussed in the perspective of Expression of Emotion in Music
Theory. Listeners are moved emotionally by “You.” The song expresses the sentiments of
Physical attraction, desire, and emotion expressed via the use of precise imagery metaphors and
images are used. Some commentators, however, questioned the song’s lyrics. Unsuitable for
promoting women’s physical attractiveness and diminishing Women are reduced to simple sexual
objects

Rolling in the Deep by Adele

Adele’s song “Rolling in the Deep” is one of popular song released in 2010s. Adele expresses
her anger thoughts over a lost romance in the song’s lyrics, which have a profound and strong
significance. He often used the metaphor "You had my heart inside your hand, but you played it
with a beating” to indicate his dissatisfaction with his partner’s behavior.
Adele frequently uses symbolic and inventive words to communicate her grief, such as
“Throw your soul through every open door” and “You’re gonna wish you never met me.”
Adele’s powerful and emotive vocal style bolsters the words of this song. In the relation with the
theory expression of emotion in music, song “rolling in the deep is one of the example that
shows how music could express the emotion and feeling by lyrics and music arrangements.

Viva la Vida by Coldplay

Coldplay’s “Viva la Vida” is a highly popular song with strong lyrics that describe a journey
of decline and restoration of power. The lyrics from the song describe a leader who has fallen
from his throne and has to dealing with the cause of his actions. But eventually he able to get
back up. In terms of emotional effect, the song “Viva la Vida” encompasses the feelings of
transition, fall, and recovery. In this situation, the lyrics from the song entitled “Viva la Vida” is
the fantastic illustration on how a song could entertain the listener especially when they are
dealing with failure and disaster. This song also demonstrates the power of words and music in
delivering powerful messages thoughts and emotions, and can influence how we interpret and
conquer life’s obstacles.

Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen’s song “Hallelujah” has beautiful and complex lyrics on faith, love, and
sorrow. This is evident throughout the song. Cohen expresses his views using metaphorical
language, drawing on religious notions and characters from the Bible to address these issues.
Cohen utilizes this term to indicate delight, amazement, and luck in life in this song. Cohen, on
the other hand, provides the flip side of “Hallelujah,” namely failure and despair, demonstrating
the reality of pain in life.
This metaphor shows that love does not always provide bliss, but it may also bring suffering
and ruin. In the perspective of Music Theory’s Expression of Emotion, the song “Hallelujah”
generates intense feelings in listeners, particularly via Cohen’s emotive voice and lovely melody.
The song includes The intricacies of many emotions, such as joy, astonishment, grief, and failure,
are portrayed via the use of compelling metaphors and lyrics.

Imagine by John Lennon

John Lennon’s song “Imagine” includes powerful lyrics that express a message of peace and
equality. This is evident throughout the song. The song “Imagine” has a powerful emotional
impact on listeners in the framework of Expression of Emotion in Music Theory. The song
expresses the sentiments of peace, freedom, and justice via the use of strong metaphors and
words.
Imagine has become an anthem to peace and freedom movements throughout the world as a
peace protest song, demonstrating the power of metaphor in music to transmit strong emotions
and ideas. In this scenario, we can see how metaphors in song lyrics may impact how we
interpret the world and view global concerns like peace, equality, and justice.Imagine» is a
fantastic example of how employing metaphor in song lyrics may help to increase a song’s
message and influence on listeners.

“Song like a Rolling Stone by Bob Dylan”

Bob Dylan’s “Song Like a Rolling Stone” the lyrics that contains strong message about
success and failure. The words from this song tells about a woman who lost everything include
her social status and also her wealthiness. Currently she is trying to fight and get everything
back. Bob Dylan describes the woman’s sentiments in this song using a complicated and
imaginative literary technique. Besides that, this song also viewed as the form of criticism onto
the materialism culture which condescending the human existence and pushes someone to fight
for something the could never be reached Bob Dylan wishes to send a message about the human
yearning for meaning and purpose in life through the words of this song.

Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen

Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” is regarded as one of the most famous pieces of music in
modern music history. The song has a unique structure that combines several musical styles. The
lines, “Is this the real life?” illustrate this existentialist concept. Is this all a dream?» The song
then progresses to the love sections, which examine the intricacies of human relationships. This
song is also quite unique musically.
The complicated structure of the song, with diverse components such as ballad, opera, and
rock, all blend flawlessly to produce a one-of-a-kind work of art. Musically, the song is
innovative, seamlessly blending a number of musical genres.

V. CONCLUSION
Based on the analysis that has been carried out on several popular songs, it can be concluded
that song lyrics have a strong influence in conveying messages, describing emotions, and
influencing listeners emotionally. Using metaphors in song lyrics is a common technique used to
convey messages more powerfully and inspire listeners. In addition, song lyrics can also reflect
social and political conditions at a certain time, such as the song "Imagine" by John Lennon
which reflects the peace and freedom movement at that time.
Music can also play a role in expressing emotions and influencing the mood of listeners. We
can conclude that an analysis of song lyrics can provide deeper insight into the message the
singer is trying to convey and how the use of creative techniques in song lyrics can affect
listeners emotionally. Thus, songs can be an effective means of conveying messages and creating
deep emotional experiences for listeners.