Victim or Villain? A Study of Deconstruction in Tiara Andini’s ‘Maafkan Aku’

This study applies deconstruction, a key theory in postcolonial studies, to analyze and reinterpret the meaning within Tiara Andini's popular Indonesian song, Maafkan Aku. By examining both the literal meaning and its deconstruction, the research aims to uncover hidden layers of meaning in the...

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Main Authors: Meria Zakiyah Alfisuma, Eka Susylowati, M. Masqotul Imam Romadlani
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Language:Indonesian
Published: Politeknik Negeri Bali 2024-11-01
Series:Soshum: Jurnal Sosial dan Humaniora
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Online Access:https://ojs2.pnb.ac.id/index.php/SOSHUM/article/view/1869
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description This study applies deconstruction, a key theory in postcolonial studies, to analyze and reinterpret the meaning within Tiara Andini's popular Indonesian song, Maafkan Aku. By examining both the literal meaning and its deconstruction, the research aims to uncover hidden layers of meaning in the song's lyrics. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data from the lyrics are analyzed through textual analysis and the concept of deconstruction. The analysis first identifies binary oppositions in the lyrics and then challenges these oppositions to reveal new interpretations. Findings highlight the contrast between themes of penitence (as the song’s explicit meaning) and expectation (as its underlying meaning). The lyrics deconstruct the notion of penitence as a "victim" with an opposing sense of expectation as a "villain." This study offers a nuanced exploration of how deconstruction unveils alternative interpretations, contributing to a broader understanding of how popular culture uses language to express complex emotional and relational dynamics.
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spelling doaj-art-cadc7f31eef64215be8d82b7dad6f4502025-01-22T10:17:22ZindPoliteknik Negeri BaliSoshum: Jurnal Sosial dan Humaniora2088-22622024-11-0114322523410.31940/soshum.v14i3.225-234Victim or Villain? A Study of Deconstruction in Tiara Andini’s ‘Maafkan Aku’Meria Zakiyah Alfisuma0Eka Susylowati1M. Masqotul Imam Romadlani2Universitas Trunojoyo MaduraUniversitas Trunojoyo MaduraUniversitas Trunojoyo MaduraThis study applies deconstruction, a key theory in postcolonial studies, to analyze and reinterpret the meaning within Tiara Andini's popular Indonesian song, Maafkan Aku. By examining both the literal meaning and its deconstruction, the research aims to uncover hidden layers of meaning in the song's lyrics. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, data from the lyrics are analyzed through textual analysis and the concept of deconstruction. The analysis first identifies binary oppositions in the lyrics and then challenges these oppositions to reveal new interpretations. Findings highlight the contrast between themes of penitence (as the song’s explicit meaning) and expectation (as its underlying meaning). The lyrics deconstruct the notion of penitence as a "victim" with an opposing sense of expectation as a "villain." This study offers a nuanced exploration of how deconstruction unveils alternative interpretations, contributing to a broader understanding of how popular culture uses language to express complex emotional and relational dynamics.https://ojs2.pnb.ac.id/index.php/SOSHUM/article/view/1869postmoderndeconstructionbinary oppositionsong lyric
spellingShingle Meria Zakiyah Alfisuma
Eka Susylowati
M. Masqotul Imam Romadlani
Victim or Villain? A Study of Deconstruction in Tiara Andini’s ‘Maafkan Aku’
Soshum: Jurnal Sosial dan Humaniora
postmodern
deconstruction
binary opposition
song lyric
title Victim or Villain? A Study of Deconstruction in Tiara Andini’s ‘Maafkan Aku’
title_full Victim or Villain? A Study of Deconstruction in Tiara Andini’s ‘Maafkan Aku’
title_fullStr Victim or Villain? A Study of Deconstruction in Tiara Andini’s ‘Maafkan Aku’
title_full_unstemmed Victim or Villain? A Study of Deconstruction in Tiara Andini’s ‘Maafkan Aku’
title_short Victim or Villain? A Study of Deconstruction in Tiara Andini’s ‘Maafkan Aku’
title_sort victim or villain a study of deconstruction in tiara andini s maafkan aku
topic postmodern
deconstruction
binary opposition
song lyric
url https://ojs2.pnb.ac.id/index.php/SOSHUM/article/view/1869
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