This research paper presents the analysis of figurative language on
Aurora’s album Running with the Wolves. Figurative language employ to add
color, decoration and imaginative expression to linguistic use. The problem
formulations of this research are: 1). What are the figurative languages used in
Aurora’s album Running with the Wolves? 2). What are the meanings of
figurative languages used in Aurora’s album Running with the Wolves?
The methodology has been choosen in conducting this research is
qualitative method and the type is content analysis. Data processing in this
research is divided into four phases: displaying, explaining, interpreting, and
describing. Then the results of the analysis will be displayed and analyzed in the
form of findings and discussion.
Results of the analysis reveals that there are 6 kinds of figurative language
found in the Aurora’s album Running with the Wolves. They are Metaphore,
Hyperbole, Personification, Repetition, Imagery, and Simile. Based on the
analysis, the researcher concludes that figurative language is useful for the writer
especially create literary work more interesting to the listener or reader about song
lyrics.