Representation of The Lyrics of The Song LDR by Denny Caknan as a Communication Media for Expressing Love/Longing

Abstract

Representing expressions of love and longing in long-distance relationships. Using Roland Barthes' semiotic analysis method, the research reveals three levels of meaning: denotation, connotation, and myth. At the denotative level, the song narrates the challenges and dynamics of long-distance relationships. Connotatively, it conveys emotions of longing, hope, and loyalty. Meanwhile, the embedded myth reflects social values about true love that endures despite distance. The results of this research represent the expression of love/longing in the song LDR by Denny Caknan. The researcher employed a qualitative research method, and the data obtained was analyzed using Roland Barthes' semiotics. By classi fying several lyrics, the findings are as follows: (1) feeling longing for a loved one, (2) yearning for the voice of the beloved, (3) a request to keep loving, (4) exclusively loving the beloved, (5) being the one who understands the beloved the most, (6) only the beloved can accept their flaws, (7) promising to return and meet the beloved, and (8) tears of longing.