An investigation into the conceptual metaphors of emotions in Taylor Swift's songs

This study is conducted to identify conceptual metaphors of EMOTIONS in song lyrics written by one of the most well-known composers of the twenty-first century, Taylor Swift, a talented composer in expressing her emotions through song lyrics. In this study, a comprehensive analysis was undertaken of...

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Published inTạp chí Khoa học và Công nghệ pp. 1 - 6
Main Authors Huynh Ngoc Mai Kha, Huynh Khuong Nguyen, Nguyen Hoang Nhi
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published The University of Danang 01.05.2024
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cognitive linguistics
conceptual metaphor
emotions
master metaphors list
taylor swift
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Summary:This study is conducted to identify conceptual metaphors of EMOTIONS in song lyrics written by one of the most well-known composers of the twenty-first century, Taylor Swift, a talented composer in expressing her emotions through song lyrics. In this study, a comprehensive analysis was undertaken of 208 songs drawn from 14 studio albums of a specific artist, to examine the metaphorical constructions associated with emotional intimacy, the self in emotional contexts, emotional stability, emotions in general, and intense emotional experiences. This research endeavors to depict the interplay among language, human cognition, and artistic expression, aiming to enhance our comprehension of how conceptual metaphorical frameworks related to emotions influence the lyrical content of Taylor Swift's musical compositions.
ISSN:1859-1531