An Analysis of Idiomatic Expresssion in the Lyrics of Adele's Album Songs

Abstract

This research aims to analyze idiomatic expressions and contextual meaning of the idiomatic expressions used in Adele's song lyrics in album 25 which consists of 11 songs. This research analyzes 6 from 11 songs of this album. The data were analyzed by using the theory of Makkai (1972).  This research used descriptive qualitative design. Data of this research was analyzed using content analysis techniques. The results of this research indicate that there are 29 idiomatic expressions found in 3 types of idioms, they are Phrasal verb idioms, Tournure idioms, and Irreversible binomials. Meanwhile, the idioms that were not found by the researcher were Phrasal compound idioms, Incorporating verb idioms, and Pseudo idioms. This researcher finds contextual meaning that mostly reflects Adele's life according to her 25th age, in this album she tells about happiness, sadness, regret, and reminiscing about her past self.