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php/jell The Implicature and Presupposition Analysis of AuFeverAy Song Lyrics by Adam Lambert Arif Hidayat 1 hidayat@pertiwi.
English Literature Department.
Faculty of Tourism and Language Universitas Pertiwi Sahril Mujani mujani@pertiwi.
English Literature Department.
Faculty of Tourism and Language Universitas Pertiwi Bizrinov R Wahab 190350071@pertiwi.
English Literature Department.
Faculty of Tourism and Language Universitas Pertiwi Hidayat.
Mujani.
S & Wahab.
The Implicature and Presupposition Analysis of AuFeverAy Song Lyrics by Adam Lambert.
Journal of English Language and literature, 10.
, 85-92.
doi: 10.
37110/jell.
Received: 02-02-2024 Accepted: 22-07-2024 Published:
02-03-
Abstract: : The research aims to explore the usage and meanings of these elements in the lyrics by analyzing each sentence and describing them using a semantic and pragmatic method.
The study also discusses the influence of music genres on the listenerAos mood and emotions.
The research findings shed light on the cognitive processes involved in counterfactual thinking and the online processing of counterfactual conditionals.
The studyAos emphasis on textual analysis and interpretation aligns with the qualitative descriptive model, providing a detailed understanding of implicatures and presuppositions in the song lyrics.
The research contributes to understanding the role of linguistic representations in contributing to pragmatic presuppositions and the derivation of soft triggering.
Overall, this research provides insights into the cognitive mechanisms underlying the comprehension of counterfactual statements and the significance of music genres in shaping the listenerAos emotions and sentiments.
Keywords: presupposition, song lyrics, pragmatic method
INTRODUCTION
This research elaborates on the implicature and presupposition that are stated in the lyrics of the This research aims to explore the usage presupposition founded in the lines of the song lyrics by analyzing each sentence and describing them using a semantic and pragmatic method.
The reason for choosing this topic is to understand the usages or meanings of implicature and presupposition sentences implied in the song lyrics and how to interpret them into a convenient meaning in daily Songs are composed of words, and each lyric contains a meaning that conveys the singerAos emotions and sentiments.
A song may be about the artistAos journey and may be related to their life.
People listen to music almost daily, each with their favorite songs and preferred musical genres.
Although there are many different music genres, the writers of this study Corresponding author Arif Hidayat.
Sahril Mujani & Bizrinov R Wahab The Implicature and Presupposition Analysis of AuFeverAy Song Lyrics by Adam Lambert concentrate on pop music.
Together with the lyrics and the message in the music, the songAos genre influences the listenerAos mood.
The author is listening to one of Adam LambertAos Presupposition in linguistics refers to the information taken for granted and must be satisfied for a statement to be considered apt.
is a complex notion that has been extensively researched since the 1970s (Xue, 2.
Presuppositions are crucial for the smooth flow of communication and are used to explain linguistic phenomena such as the projection problem and the behavior of factive verbs (Stalnaker, 1.
They are propositions not primarily about the sentences but must be established before the utterance for effective communication (Abrusyn, 2.
Furthermore, presuppositions can be both semantic and pragmatic phenomena, with some scholars arguing for their purely semantic nature while others advocate for their strictly practical The study of presuppositions requires a deep understanding of the lexical and syntactic properties that trigger them and the broader conversational context (Parrish et al.
, 2.
Presuppositions have been observed in various contexts, such as legislative texts, where they can be used as a stylistic means to maintain conciseness and transparency.
However, if misapplied, presuppositions can obscure the duties and obligations outlined in the law, hindering its accessibility and practical implementation (Hyfler, 2.
Additionally, there are different types of presuppositions, such as existential presuppositions, which are dominant in specific contexts and contribute to the manifestation of definite descriptions of real-life facts (Haji & Mohammed, 2.
Moreover, inferential presuppositions are constituted by the mental act of reasoning and play a role in univocal reasoning (Gerken.
Pragmatics is a field of linguistics that focuses on studying how language is used in context, including the intentions and effects of Yule .
divided presupposition into six types: existential presupposition, factive presupposition, lexical presupposition, non-factive Existential presupposition is the implicit assumption or requirement that a particular entity or condition exists.
This type of presupposition is often associated with certain linguistic expressions, such as definite descriptions and quantified sentences.
For instance, in the context of cleft sentences, it has been noted that they convey an open proposition, which includes an existential presupposition (Cesare & Garassino, 2.
Additionally, the existential presupposition of factives, questions, and change of state verbs is considered easily cancellable, suggesting a pragmatic basis for this type of presupposition (Abrusyn, 2.
Furthermore, analyzing the definiteness effect in their existential sentences provides another example of how existential expressions (Abrusyn, 2.
Then, factive presupposition refers to the implicit assumption or requirement that the content of the complement clause of a factive verb is factual.
Factive verbs, such as AurealizeAy or Auknow,Ay trigger this type of presupposition, indicating that the truth of the complement is taken for granted.
For instance, in the sentence AuJohn realized that the keys were on the shelf,Ay the active verb AurealizeAy triggers the presupposition that the keys are indeed on the This presupposition is distinct from nonfactive verbs, such as AuthinkAy or Ausay,Ay which do not carry the same presupposition.
Lexical presupposition, a crucial aspect of linguistic analysis, is associated with the implicit assumptions or requirements inherent in the meanings of certain lexical items or Abrusyn .
introduces lexical representation without a semantic presupposition and derives the pragmatically presupposed status of the active implication by conversational reasoning.
It highlights the role JELL (Journal of English Language and literatur.
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Abrusyn .
discusses the derivation of soft triggering by stipulating a lexical representation with a set of alternatives, emphasizing the influence of linguistic representations on presupposition triggering.
Furthermore, the study by Haryati .
highlights the identification of linguistic presupposition as one of the types of presupposition found in the Guardian news, emphasizing its significance in linguistic Similarly.
Siahaan & Mubarak .
utilize YuleAos theory, which categorizes presupposition into six types, including lexical presupposition, underscoring its importance in classifying presuppositions.
Structural presupposition, a key concept in linguistic analysis, pertains to the implicit assumptions or requirements embedded within the structure of particular sentences or linguistic constructions.
This type of presupposition differs from other types, such as existential, factive, lexical, non-factive, and counterfactual presuppositions.
The study by Diningsih et al.
emphasizes that structural presuppositions are related to the regular and conventional assumptions about the truth of the structural components of sentences.
It highlights the significance of the sentence structure in triggering presuppositions.
In contrast to factive presuppositions, nonfactive presuppositions are associated with linguistic expressions that do not inherently presuppose the truth of their complement The distinction between active and non-active presuppositions has been a subject of extensive linguistic inquiry, with scholars examining their selectional requirements, prosodic effects, and influence on downstream neural processing.
Abrusyn .
discusses the distinction between active and non-active presuppositions, highlighting that the content of the presupposition is expressed by a sentence constituent only in the case of factives but not in the case of non-factive expressions.
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Furthermore.
Djyrv & Bacovcin .
emphasize the substantial difference between active and non-active predicates, indicating that this difference extends to prosodic effects on presupposition projection.
It suggests that the prosodic features associated with dynamic and non-active expressions play a role in the projection of presuppositions.
Besides, there is a counterfactual It is a significant aspect of interpretation of counterfactual conditionals and their pragmatic implications.
The study by Landman & Manis .
delves into the realm of counterfactual thought concerning personal decisions, shedding light on the cognitive processes involved in counterfactual thinking.
Additionally.
Stewart et al.
investigate the online processing of counterfactual conditionals, providing insights into the comprehension of counterfactual statements.
Furthermore.
Kulakova & Nieuwland .
review experimental evidence for the dual meaning of counterfactuals, emphasizing the need to relate counterfactuals to pragmatic phenomena such as presuppositions.
Moreover.
Zakkou .
discusses the long-standing agreement among philosophers and linguists Aucounterfactual conditional,Ay highlighting the conceptual intricacies associated with counterfactuals.
These references underscore the significance of counterfactual presupposition in linguistic and cognitive research, providing valuable insights into the mental and pragmatic aspects of counterfactual thinking.
Based on the description above, implicature and presupposition make the song lyrics They provide meaning both explicitly and implicitly.
It is why the writer attempts to investigate the various implicature and presuppositions included in the lyrics of Adam LambertAos AuFor Your EntertainmentAy Arif Hidayat.
Sahril Mujani & Bizrinov R Wahab The Implicature and Presupposition Analysis of AuFeverAy Song Lyrics by Adam Lambert and AuFeverAy lyrics.
The writer then feels challenged to consider the implicature and presupposition usage and meaning in song lyrics for the research.
there are many meanings behind the utterance.
The writer analyzes the song lyrics in several stages.
First, the writers explore the lyrics as utterances since the lyrics can be uttered with many meanings.
Second, the writers are interested in how the singer fires off the information and message through the METHOD The research method employed in this study is a qualitative descriptive approach, which aligns with the work of Creswell .
As defined by Creswell, qualitative research aims to comprehend human problems, while Ricoeur emphasizes the analysis of various textual and visual objects suitable for examination.
The research design specifically utilizes content analysis, a systematic and objective method for analyzing textual data, as described by Krippendorff .
This approach involves comparing, contrasting, and categorizing data to test hypotheses, focusing on written or recorded communication to identify and analyze words, concepts, and common themes.
The data for this research is derived from the song AuFeverAy by Adam Lambert .
https://w.
com/watch?v=hP3gMBn 7gNE), focusing on implicature and The data collection involves listening to the songs, selecting relevant lyrics, and analyzing The analysis is conducted by categorizing the data, explaining the identified implicatures and presuppositions, and drawing conclusions based on the research findings.
The studyAos emphasis on textual analysis and interpretation aligns with the qualitative descriptive model, as it seeks to provide a detailed understanding of implicatures and presuppositions in the song lyrics.
RESULT AND DISCUSSION
Types of Presupposition In this paper, the writers analyze the lyrics of the songs based on YuleAos theory that there are six types of presupposition.
It can be seen Table 1.
Types of Presupposition Types of Presupposition Existential Presupposition Factive Presupposition Lexical Presupposition Non Factive Presupposition Structural Presupposition Counterfactual presupposition Utterance JELL (Journal of English Language and literatur.
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php/jell The Implicature of Presupposition Types Existential Presupposition:
Existential presupposition in linguistics refers to a linguistic expressionAos inherent assumption or presupposition about the existence of certain entities or conditions.
When discussing existential presupposition, how certain words or phrases in a sentence carry an assumption that certain things or entities exist (Napitupulu, 2.
It can be seen (Datum 1: Adam Lambert AoFeverA.
AuThere he goesAy and AuMy baby walks so slowAy The phrases above presuppose the existence of specific entities, namely, the person referred to as AuheAy and the speakerAos Aubaby.
Ay The sentences wouldnAot make sense if these entities didnAot exist or werenAot assumed to live in the conversation For example, if you say.
AuThere he goes,Ay the presupposition is that a person .
is going The word AuthereAy implies a location, and AuheAy presupposes the personAos existence in that location.
So, in analyzing the song lyrics, when we talk about existential presupposition, we highlight the linguistic elements that inherently assume the existence of specific people or things in the Factive Presupposition:
Factive presupposition involves linguistic expressions that presuppose the truth or reality of certain propositions or states of affairs.
In simpler terms, a sentence or phrase with a factive presupposition assumes a particular statement or situation is true (Kastner, 2.
In the song lyrics, examples of factive presupposition (Datum 2: Adam Lambert AoFeverA.
AuIAom sick of laying down alone.
Ay In the first example.
AuIAom sick of laying down alone,Ay the factive presupposition lies in the assumption that the speaker has been lying alone, presented as a fact or reality.
In the second example.
AuBut your momAos not home,Ay the factive presupposition is that the listenerAos mom is not The assumption is that this statement reflects an actual state of affairs.
Factive presuppositions can be contrasted with non-factive expressions, where the truth of the embedded proposition is not presupposed.
these lyrics, the factive presuppositions contribute to the narrative by presenting certain situations or feelings as facts within the songAos context.
Lexical presupposition Lexical presupposition involves the inherent assumptions or implications associated with the meaning of specific words or phrases.
These assumptions are not explicitly stated but are understood based on the linguistic choices made in a sentence (Lange et al.
, 2.
In other words, certain words carry built-in presuppositions about the context or the relationships between elements in the sentence.
In the song lyrics, an example of linguistic presupposition is the phrase:
(Datum 3: Adam Lambert AoFeverA.
"Kind of mynage y trois, sometimes.
The term Aumynage y troisAy inherently carries a lexical presupposition about a romantic or sexual relationship involving three people.
The phrase itself implies a specific type of interpersonal The listener must understand the implied meaning without explicitly stating it in the lyric.
When we discuss lexical presupposition in the context of these lyrics, we highlight how certain words, in this case.
Aumynage y trois,Ay bring implicit assumptions about the nature of relationships, adding a layer of meaning to the AuBut your momAos not home.
Ay Structural Presupposition Arif Hidayat.
Sahril Mujani & Bizrinov R Wahab The Implicature and Presupposition Analysis of AuFeverAy Song Lyrics by Adam Lambert Structural presupposition refers to implicit assumptions or expectations about a sentence or discourseAos underlying structure or organization.
It involves how sentences are formed, and specific linguistic structures can carry built-in presuppositions about the relationships between elements within those structures (Napitupulu.
In the song lyrics, examples of structural presupposition include the repeated phrases:
(Datum 4: Adam Lambert AoFeverA.
AuWould you be mine?Ay The repetition of these phrases creates a structural pattern in the lyric.
Each occurrence of AuWould you be mine?Ay presupposes a specific question or proposition about the listenerAos willingness to be in a relationship.
Similarly, the repetition of AuOh baby, lightAos onAy implies a recurring situation where the lights are on, possibly suggesting an opportunity or a specific The structural presupposition arises from expecting these phrases to maintain a consistent pattern throughout the song.
The listener anticipates that each instance of these structures will convey a similar meaning, contributing to the overall coherence and flow of the lyrics.
So, when discussing structural presupposition in these lyrics, we focus on the implicit assumptions related to the recurring patterns and organization of the language used in the song.
Non-factive presuppositions Non-factive presupposition involves linguistic expressions that presuppose information without necessarily assuming the truth of that information (Napitupulu, 2.
In other words, the presupposed content may not be presented as a fact but is still treated as shared knowledge or inferred background information.
It differs from factive presupposition, which considers the truth of the presupposed content.
In the song lyrics, an example of non-factive presupposition is found in the lines:
(Datum 5: Adam Lambert AoFeverA.
AuI know we both know it isnAot time, no.
Ay AuWeAoll never get too far.
Ay In the first example.
AuI know we both know it isnAot time, no,Ay the non-factive presupposition lies in the shared knowledge between the speaker and the addressed person.
It is assumed that both parties know it isnAot the right time for something, but the lyrics donAot assert the truth of this In the second example.
AuWeAoll never get too far,Ay the non-factive presupposition is that the speaker and the addressed person understand that their relationship may have limitations and wonAot progress too far.
Again, the lyrics present this as assumed knowledge without explicitly stating it as a fact.
Non-factive presuppositions contribute to the nuanced meaning of the lyrics by conveying shared perceptions or assumptions between the speaker and the addressed person.
They help shape the context without necessarily affirming the truth of the presupposed content.
Counterfactual Presupposition Counterfactual linguistic expressions that presuppose the falsity or non-actualization of certain conditions or In simpler terms, it refers to statements or situations that imply an imagined or hypothetical scenario that contrasts reality (Napitupulu, 2.
In the song lyrics, examples of counterfactual presupposition include:
(Datum 6: Adam Lambert AoFeverA.
AuJust you, me and the stars, kind of mynage y trois, sometimes.
Ay In the first example.
AuJust you, me and the stars, kind of mynage y trois, sometimes,Ay the counterfactual presupposition lies in the idea that there are occasions where the speaker, the addressed person, and the stars engage in a kind of mynage y trois.
It suggests an imaginative or hypothetical scenario that may not be the actual Counterfactual presuppositions, as seen in these examples, add a layer of imagination or speculation to the lyrics.
They introduce JELL (Journal of English Language and literatur.
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CONCLUSION
The analysis of AuFeverAy song lyrics by Adam Lambert has provided valuable insights into the usage and meanings of implicature and presupposition in the lines of the song.
The research has identified six presupposition types:
non-factive, structural, and counterfactual.
The study has also explored the implicature of each kind of presupposition, shedding light on the cognitive processes involved in counterfactual thinking and the online processing of counterfactual The research has employed a qualitative descriptive approach, which aligns with the work of Creswell and Ricoeur, providing a detailed presuppositions in the song lyrics.
The studyAos emphasis on textual analysis and interpretation has contributed to understanding the role of linguistic representations in contributing to pragmatic presuppositions and the derivation of soft triggering.
Overall, this research has provided insights into the cognitive mechanisms underlying the comprehension of counterfactual statements and the significance of music genres in shaping the listenerAos emotions and sentiments.
The research findings have implications for linguistics and cognitive science, providing a foundation for future research in this area.
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