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The Language Style of Lyrics of the Song “Bila Tiba” by Pasha Ungu (Stylistic Study)

Authors
Moh. Muzakka1, *, Syahna Salsabila Rusydi1
1Faculty of Humanities, Diponegoro University, Semarang, 50275, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: muzakkamoh@yahoo.co.id
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Moh. Muzakka
Available Online 19 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-503-4_38How to use a DOI?
Keywords
style of language; stylistics; song lyrics; religion
Abstract

Like poetry, song lyrics are a form of artistic expression that often convey deep meanings through language. This study aims to describe the language style used in the religious-themed song “Bila Tiba” by the Indonesian band Ungu, released in 2013 in the compilation album Ruang Hati. Using a stylistic approach, this research analyzes the linguistic features found in the song’s lyrics. Data were collected through a literature review supported by listening and note-taking techniques, and analyzed using stylistic analysis. The findings indicate that the language style in “Bila Tiba” is constructed through an integrated use of sound, word choice, and sentence structure. These stylistic elements interact cohesively through the use of metaphors and other figures of speech to build a religious discourse centered on the inevitability of death and the limitations of human life. The results highlight how language style functions not only as an aesthetic device, but also as a means of reinforcing the song’s spiritual message.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Culture and Sustainable Development (ICOCAS 2025)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
19 December 2025
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978-2-38476-503-4
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2352-5398
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10.2991/978-2-38476-503-4_38How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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