Metaphors and Impact on the Lirics of Be Album by Bangtan Sonyeondan (BTS)

Abstract

Abstract

Metaphor is a style of language used in song creation to make it more interesting. This study aims to show some the types of metaphors, meanings of metaphors, functions of metaphors, and impacts in the lyrics of Be album by Bangtan Sonyeondan (BTS), a singer group from South Korea. The method used in this research is three stages of qualitative research: data reduction, data presentation, and conclusions. Sources of data in this study are the seven songs on Be album. As result,  there were four types of metaphors, namely the metaphor of being (4 data), object (12 data), animate (3 data), and human (19 data). There are three meanings of metaphors found, such as lexical (21 data), connotative (2 data), and associative (15 data). The function of metaphor found are information (33 data) and expressive (5 data). Lastly, it was found that Be album has a positive impact on listeners. The songs and lyrics on the album have been shown to calm their mind, restore their mood to a hopeful one, to make them get excited and motivated. One negative impact expressed by the listener was its excessive effect on their emotions, such as crying. Nevertheless, crying is not always considered a negative effect. It may be a form of emotional release and a sign of people letting go of any negative feelings they have.

Keywords: Impact of Be Album, Metaphor