LEXICAL RELATIONS IN SASHA ALEX SLOAN’S SELECTED SONG LYRICS

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Lyrics and semantics represent an attractive domain for linguistic research since the language in lyrics is rich with many materials for studying how people convey meaning. This study focuses on the lexical relations present in selected song lyrics from Sasha Alex Sloan’s work, she is an American singer and songwriter popularly known for her straightforward and introspective lyrics. While several previous research have examined lexical semantics in poetry and literature, relatively little attention has been paid to the semantic properties of contemporary song lyrics. This gap is significant given music’s increasing popularity and cultural relevance as an artistic medium. The primary objective of this research is to conduct a comprehensive semantic analysis of Sloan’s lyrics to uncover the lexical relations that underpin her storytelling through music. Specific aims include identifying and classifying synonymy, antonymy, hyponymy, polysemy, and homophones/homonyms within her lyrical content. The study employs a qualitative approach. By illuminating the semantics presented in Sloan’s songwriting, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of how language is artfully crafted to create layers of meaning in modern music.