SIGNS THROUGH SONGS: SEMANTIC ANALYSIS OF THE WATER FOUNTAIN’S LYRICS BY ALEC BENJAMIN

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the denotative and connotative meanings within the lyrics of Alec Benjamin’s The Water Fountain. Employing a qualitative descriptive method with a semantic approach, data were obtained through lyric analysis and a questionnaire distributed to University students aged 19-22. The findings reveal that the lyrics convey literal meanings about love and youth while connotatively expressing emotional experiences such as regret, loss, and relationship uncertainty. The analysis highlights that connotative meanings are strongly influenced by listeners’ emotional, cultural, and social backgrounds.