THE SOCIAL REFLECTIONS CONVEYED IN THE LYRICS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Keywords:
social reflection, lyrics during COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19Abstract
This study aimed to explore social reflections conveyed in the lyrics during the COVID-19 pandemic. The data analysis was derived from 72 lyrics during the pandemic of Corona Virus 2019 (COVID-19) towards the concept of reflections.
The findings revealed that there were 6 reflections apparent in the lyrics; those were, livelihood, economy, belief and religion, custom, recording or story-telling, and consolation.
The findings of this study shed some light on music during the COVID-19 pandemic. They allow us to understand the social conditions, way of life, living, economy, and beliefs that are brought together in the story of COVID-19 as recorded in the form of a song. This makes the song both informative and entertaining.
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