Vol. 12 No. 1 (2025): INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa
Articles

The Meaning of Love in the Lyrics of Tiara Andini’s Song Kupu-Kupu: A Semiotic Analysis of Ferdinand de Saussure

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  • Mike Indarsih,
  • Horidatul Bakiyah,
  • Fajar Diah Astuti,
  • Faikoh Umairoh,
  • Nabila Tri Rahmawati
Mike Indarsih
Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika
Horidatul Bakiyah
Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika
Fajar Diah Astuti
Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika
Faikoh Umairoh
Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika
Nabila Tri Rahmawati
Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36232/interactionjournal.v12i1.3170

Published 2025-05-10

Keywords

  • Love Symbolism,
  • Semiotic Analysis,
  • Song Lyrics Interpretation

How to Cite

Indarsih, M., Horidatul Bakiyah, Fajar Diah Astuti, Faikoh Umairoh, & Nabila Tri Rahmawati. (2025). The Meaning of Love in the Lyrics of Tiara Andini’s Song Kupu-Kupu: A Semiotic Analysis of Ferdinand de Saussure. INTERACTION: Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa, 12(1), 921–928. https://doi.org/10.36232/interactionjournal.v12i1.3170

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the meaning of love in the lyrics of Tiara Andini’s song Kupu-Kupu using Ferdinand de Saussure’s semiotic theory. The research method used is qualitative descriptive with a semiotic approach. Data were obtained from the lyrics of the song Kupu-Kupu by Tiara Andini, which was released in 2023. The analysis is focused on identifying the relationship between the signifier and the signified in the song lyrics to uncover the denotative and connotative meanings contained within the expressions of love. The results of the study show that the lyrics of the song represent love as a complex emotional journey filled with hope, uncertainty, and transformation. The butterfly (kupu-kupu) is used as a symbol of beauty and change, which reflects the emotional development of someone who is experiencing love. Through its poetic language, the song conveys emotional nuances that align with Saussure’s semiotic elements. This study concludes that Kupu-Kupu portrays love not only as a feeling but also as a process of personal growth and self-discovery.

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