Fear, Growth, and Self-discovery: A Coming-of-Age Process in LUCY - Haze

Dimas Ramadhiansyah

Abstract


In the realm of music, especially within the K-pop genre, songs serve as dynamic mediums for addressing social issues. This research focuses on the `song "Haze" by LUCY. The selection of this song is emphasized due to its rich meanings capable of representing life, especially regarding individual journey from childhood to adulthood, resonating with universal themes of resilience, self-discovery, and social challenges in its lyrics. Additionally, "Haze" serves as a primary message about readiness for adulthood. This study utilizes semiotics, drawing from Charles S. Peirce's method, to uncover layers of meaning within the song's lyrics. Findings reveal a profound journey marked by fear, growth, and identity exploration. Through semiotic analysis, the study illuminates how individuals navigate internal struggles, overcome obstacles, and foster resilience. The lyrics capture emotional complexities, emphasizing the significance of self-identity and interpersonal relationships in navigating life's trials. Ultimately, maturity is depicted as the embrace of authenticity and inner strength amidst uncertainty.

Di ranah musik, khususnya dalam genre K-pop, lagu-lagu berfungsi sebagai media dinamis untuk mengatasi isu-isu sosial. Penelitian ini berfokus pada lagu "Haze" oleh LUCY. Pemilihan lagu ini dalam penelitian ditekankan karena lagu ini kaya akan makna yang mampu merepresentasikan kehidupan, terutama tentang penggambarannya pada perjalanan individu dari masa kanak-kanak menuju dewasa, yang beresonansi dengan tema-tema universal tentang ketahanan, penemuan diri, dan tantangan-tantangan sosial dalam liriknya. Selain itu, "Haze" dapat dijadikan sebuah pesan utama tentang kesiapan diri menuju kedewasaan. Penelitian ini menggunakan semiotika, mengambil metode dari Charles S. Peirce, untuk mengungkap lapisan lapisan makna dalam lirik lagu tersebut. Temuan menunjukkan perjalanan yang mendalam yang ditandai dengan ketakutan, pertumbuhan, dan eksplorasi identitas. Melalui analisis semiotik, penelitian ini menemukan bagaimana individu menghadapi perjuangan internal, mengatasi rintangan, dan membangun ketahanan. Lirik-lirik tersebut menangkap kompleksitas emosional, menekankan pentingnya identitas diri dan hubungan interpersonal dalam menghadapi ujian kehidupan. Pada akhirnya, kedewasaan digambarkan sebagai pelukan atas keaslian dan kekuatan batin di tengah ketidakpastian.


Keywords


Adulthood; Coming-of-age; Masa Dewasa; Kedewasaan; K-Pop; Penemuan Diri; Representasi; Representation; Self Discovery

Full Text:

PDF

References


Aiello, G. (2020). Visual semiotics: Key concepts and new directions. In The SAGE Handbook of Visual Research Methods (Issue January, pp. 1–15). SAGE.

Arnett, J. J. (2014). Emerging Adulthood: The Winding Road from the Late Teens Through the Twenties. Oxford University Press.

Barlett, C. P., Barlett, N. D., & Chalk, H. M. C. (2020). Transitioning Through Emerging Adulthood and Physical Health Implications. Emerging Adulthood, 8(4), 297–305. https://doi.org/10.1177/2167696818814642

Bredehoft, D. J. (2021). The big challenge: Jumping from adolescence to adulthood. Psychology Today. Retrieved from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-age-overindulgence/202104/the-big-challenge-jumping-adolescence-adulthood

Campbell, R., Martin, C., & Fabos, B. G. (2017). Media & Culture : Mass Communication In A Digital. Bedford/St. Martin’s.

Chandler, D. (2017). Semiotics: The Basics. Routledge.

Erikson, E. H. (1968). Identity: Youth and Crisis.

Fredrickson, B. L. (2001). The role of positive emotions in positive psychology: The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions. American Psychologist, 56(3), 218–226. https://doi.org/https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/0003-066X.56.3.218

Gauntlett, D. (2008). Media, Gender and Identity. In Media, Gender and Identity. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203930014

Gilbert, P., Basran, J. K., Raven, J., Gilbert, H., Petrocchi, N., Cheli, S., Rayner, A., Hayes, A., Lucre, K., Minou, P., Giles, D., Byrne, F., Newton, E., & McEwan, K. (2022). Compassion Focused Group Therapy for People With a Diagnosis of Bipolar Affective Disorder: A Feasibility Study. Frontiers in Psychology, 13(July), 1–33. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.841932

Goleman, D. (1996). Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. Bloomsbury.

Gómez-López, M., Viejo, C., & Ortega-Ruiz, R. (2019). Well-being and romantic relationships: A systematic review in adolescence and emerging adulthood. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16(13). https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph16132415

Hakim, L., & Rukmanasari, F. (2023). Representasi Pesan Motivasi Dalam Lirik Lagu K-Pop “Beautiful” By NCT:(Analisis Semiotika Ferdinand De Saussure). Al-Ittishol: Jurnal Komunikasi Dan Penyiaran Islam, 4(1), 19–38.

K-Pop Life (2023). The role of social activism in K-Pop: How idols are using their fame to make a difference. K-POP LIFE. https://kpoplife.com/social-activism-kpop/

Lane, J. A. (2015). Counseling Emerging Adults in Transition: Practical Applications of Attachment and Social Support Research. The Professional Counselor, 5(1), 15–27. https://doi.org/10.15241/jal.5.1.15

Locke, J. (2020). Essay concerning human understanding. Knowledge and Postmodernism in Historical Perspective, 51–60. https://doi.org/10.2307/2179386

Messerlin, P. A., & Shin, W. (2017). The Success of K-pop: How Big and Why so Fast? Asian Journal of Social Science, 45(4–5), 409–439. https://doi.org/10.1163/15685314-04504003

Mikulincer, M., & Shaver, P. R. (2014). Attachment in Adulthood, Second Edition_ Structure, Dynamics, and Change. In Paper Knowledge . Toward a Media History of Documents.

North, A., & Hargreaves, D. (2008). The Social and Applied Psychology of Music. In Analytical Biochemistry (Vol. 11, Issue 1). Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198567424.001.0001

Park, J.-I., & Jeon, M. (2016). The Stigma of Mental Illness in Korea. Journal of Korean Neuropsychiatric Association, 55(4), 299. https://doi.org/10.4306/jknpa.2016.55.4.299

Peirce, C. S., & Welby, V. L. (1977). Semiotics and Significs. Indiana University Press.

Pratiwi, D. A., & Saragih, M. Y. R. (2022). Semiotics Analysis of the Meaning of Mental Health Motivation in Song Lyrics 00: 00 Zero O’Clock By Bts. KABILAH: Journal of Social Community, 7(1), 304–314.

Rodríguez Higuera, C. (2023). Charles Peirce’s Philosophy and the Intersection Between Biosemiotics and the Philosophy of Biology. Biological Theory, Sonnenhauser 2010. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13752-023-00445-1

Shonkoff, J. ., & Philips, D. A. (2000). From neurons to neighbourhood: science of early childhood development. In National Academy of Sciences.

Spielberg, J. M., Olino, T. M., Forbes, E. E., & Dahl, R. E. (2014). Exciting fear in adolescence: Does pubertal development alter threat processing? Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, 8, 86–95. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dcn.2014.01.004

Spišáková, D., & Ráczová, B. (2020). EMERGING ADULTHOOD FEATURES : AN OVERVIEW OF THE RESEARCH IN APPROACHED AND PERSPECTIVES IN GOALS AREA. Človek a Spoločnosť [Individual and Society], 23(1), 1–16.

SPOTV NEWS. (2023, August 17). 루시, 청춘에게 건네는 따뜻한 위로 ’아지랑이’[신곡읽기]. https://www.spotvnews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=626780

Tedeschi, R. G., Calhoun, L. G., Tedeschi, R. G., & Calhoun, L. G. (2016). " Posttraumatic Growth : Conceptual Foundations and Empirical Evidence " Posttraumatic Growth : Conceptual Foundations and Empirical Evidence. Psycological Inquiry, 7965(March), 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1207/s15327965pli1501

Tsabitah, A., & Patriantoro, T. H. (2021). ANALISIS SEMIOTIK MAKNA MOTIVASI DALAM LIRIK LAGU KPOP NCT DREAM “ LIFE IS STILL GOING ON ” SEMIOTICS OF LYRIC AND MEANING OF MOTIVATION FROM NCT DREAM WITH TITLE “ LIFE IS STILL GOING ON .” IV(Ii).

Wyn, J. (2022). Young People’s Mental Health. Journal of Applied Youth Studies, 5(2), 167–172. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43151-022-00079-3s

Yoo, H. (2023). [Herald Interview] Lucy aims to expand reach with pop-rock music - The Korea Herald. The Korea Herald. https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20230816000808




DOI: https://doi.org/10.24815/jkg.v13i1.35494

Article Metrics

Abstract view : 0 times
PDF - 0 times

Refbacks

  • There are currently no refbacks.


Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Jurnal Komunikasi Global (JKG)
Program Studi Ilmu Komunikasi, Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik, Universitas Syiah Kuala
Jln. Tgk. Tanoh Abee, Darussalam, Banda Aceh, 23111
Telp.  (0651) 7555267
Email: jkg@usk.ac.id

 

Published by:

 

Indexed by: