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SEMIOTICS

DENOTATION &
CONNOTATION
Analysis of Denotation and Connotation Meanings in
The Song Lyric “La La Lost You” by Nicole Zefanya (NIKI)
BY ANNISA GHAISANI DZATIL HIDAYAH AND MUHAMMAD RAYHAN BUSTAM (2023)

GROUP 8
Assyifa Khairunnisa Naylul Munji Vita Sari
(221010600296) (221010600656)
OUTLINE

01 What is Denotation?
05 The Method Used

02 What is Connotation?
06 Findings and
Discussions
Differences between
03 Denotation &
Connotation
07 Conclusion

04 The Objective of The


Study
WHAT IS

DENOTATION?
According to Roland Barthes (1967), denotation refers
to the literal, primary, or explicit meaning of a sign. It
is the direct, surface-level meaning without any
additional interpretation.

The process of denotation focuses primarily on this


relationship without deep understanding into
additional meanings that might be layered on top
(Barthes, 1967, p. 89)

Example:
Roland Barthes [Photograph]. (n.d.).
The denotation of the word rose would be a type of flower
Lapham’s Quarterly.
with red petals and a thorny stem.
CONNOTATION
WHAT IS CONNOTATION?
Connotation refers to the cultural, emotional, or associative meanings
attached to a sign. It is more subjective and relies on the context in
which the sign is interpreted (Barthes, 1967).

Connotations are often shaped by social, ideological, or cultural factors,


and they can vary from person to person or group to group. Barthes
(1967) identifies connotation as the second order of signification, which
builds on the denoted meaning but adds additional layers of meaning
that go beyond the literal (p. 91-94).
EXAMPLE OF

CONNOTATION
The word rose may denote a flower, but its connotations might include
love, romance, or even political associations (as in the symbol of
socialism).

Chandler (2007) explains that connotation is where we start to see how


signs can be interpreted in different ways. This means people can use
their cultural knowledge, emotions, and personal experiences to find
deeper meanings in signs (p. 138).
DIFFERENCES
BETWEEN DENOTATION & CONNOTATION

According to Barthes (1967)

Denotation Connotation

• Literal meaning • Implied or suggested meaning

• Objective • Subjective and cultural

• First level of meaning • Second level of meaning


THE OBJECTIVE
OF THE STUDY

The primary objective of this research is to uncover both


the denotative and connotative meanings in the lyrics of
‘La La Lost You’ by NIKI to convey the emotional depth of
the song (Hidayah & Bustam, 2023)
THE METHOD
USED
The researchers employed a qualitative descriptive
approach,using Roland Barthes' semiotic theory to analyze the
song's lyrics. The data collection involved listening to the song
and translating its lyrics into Indonesian and then used this
translated version to interpret the meanings of individual words
and phrases, examining how each sentence contributes to the
song's overall message (Hidayah & Bustam, 2023)
FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION

The denotation in the song lyric refers to the literal content, such as being on
“Sunset Boulevard” or “taking the L-train in Manhattan”. These descriptions
reflect real locations and events, with simple literal meanings. For instance, the
song describes sunsets and places like Malibu and Manhattan, which represent
everyday experiences (Hidayah & Bustam, 2023).
FINDINGS AND DISCUSSION

The song reflects the pain of a broken


relationship and the struggle to move
on. The connotation reveals the
emotional distance between the
singer and her ex-lover. The locations
metaphorically represent the
emotional separation between them
(Hidayah & Bustam, 2023)
GROUP 8

QnA Session
CONSLUSION
In summary, denotation and connotation offer two levels of meaning in signs.
Denotation is the straightforward, literal meaning of a sign, such as
identifying a rose simply as a flower. In contrast, connotation involves the
additional, subjective meanings attached to a sign based on cultural,
emotional, or personal contexts.
The study shows how NIKI's song ‘La La Lost You’ has both denotative and
connotative meanings to deliver a strong emotional message. The denotative
meanings reflect literal experiences, while the connotative meanings expose
the emotional pain behind those experiences, dealing with themes of regret,
longing, and the challenges of moving on.
GROUP 8

REFERENCES
Barthes, R. (1967). Elements of Semiology. Hill and Wang.
Chandler, D. (2007). Semiotics: The Basics (2nd ed.). Routledge.
Hidayah, A. G. D., & Bustam, M. R. (2023). Analysis of denotation and connotation meanings in the song
lyric “La La Lost You” by Nicole Zefanya (NIKI). Mahadaya.
Lapham’s Quarterly. (n.d.). Portrait of Roland Barthes [Photograph]. Lapham’s Quarterly.
https://www.laphamsquarterly.org/contributors/barthes

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