Figurative Meaning in the Lhyrics of the Song "2001x" By Adrian Khalif: Semantic Study

Abstract

This study aims to describe figurative meaning in the lyrics of “2001x” by Adrian Khalif and explain how figurative expressions construct representations of conflict and reconciliation in an interpersonal relationship. The study applies a qualitative descriptive approach. The data source is the song lyric “2001x” supplied for analysis, while the data consist of words, phrases, and clauses that convey nonliteral meanings. Data were collected through documentation, close reading, and note-taking. The research instrument was a data-recording sheet containing the lyric excerpt, its context, literal meaning, contextual meaning, figurative category, and classification rationale. The analysis involved identifying relevant expressions, classifying them, interpreting them in context, checking category consistency, and drawing conclusions. The preliminary analysis indicates the use of idiomatic expressions, hyperbole, metaphor, and semantic contrast. The expressions “naik darah” and “kambing hitam” convey idiomatic meanings, while “bernapas saja ku salah” and the repeated numbers “2000 kali” and “2001 kali” create an exaggerated impression. The expression “meledak di belakang” transfers the notion of physical explosion to an emotional outburst. Overall, figurative language presents a relationship marked by recurring arguments but sustained by affection and a willingness to reconcile. The analysis also demonstrates why each expression should be interpreted alongside the surrounding lines rather than in isolation. Since the study examines only one song, its findings are not intended to represent the songwriter’s entire body of work or Indonesian popular songs generally. The findings may serve as a teaching example for semantic analysis, especially for distinguishing idioms, hyperbole, metaphor, and semantic contrast. Further research may compare this song with other songs or examine how listeners interpret the same expressions.