Deixis in the Song Lyrics of Location Unknown by Honne

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the deixis found in the lyrics of Honne's song “Location Unknown.” Since the data in this study consists of song lyrics, this study uses a qualitative descriptive approach. The data collection techniques in this study are; first, observation of song lyrics and second, classifying the lyrics into several types of deixis. Data analysis in this study involved the researcher categorizing types of deixis based on Levinson's theory (1983). After the data was collected, the researcher began analyzing it by providing explanations based on Levinson's theory (1983). The results of this study found a total of 58 deixis with 42 data points of person deixis, 7 time deixis, 6 place deixis, and 3 discourse deixis. Social deixis was not found in the lyrics. Overall, this study shows that deixis in the lyrics of “Location Unknown” by Honne emphasizes the use of deep emotional expressions, distance, and longing of the singer towards his ex.