DENOTATIVE MEANING IN LEXICAL SEMANTICS : A LINGUISTICS ANALYSIS OF THE LYRICS IN “CANCER” BY MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE
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This study investigates the denotative meaning of lexical items in
the song "Cancer" by My Chemical Romance through the lens of lexical
semantics. Focusing on the literal definitions of key phrases, the
analysis reveals how straightforward language use effectively
conveys themes of illness, mortality, and emotional suffering. By
identifying and interpreting the song's denotative expressions, this
research demonstrates how lexical semantics can provide insight into
the emotional impact and narrative function of lyrics. The study
concludes that even in figurative or poetic texts, the denotative
meanings of words play a crucial role in shaping listeners’ emotional
and interpretive experiences.
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