Authors : Chato B. Sumbad

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 4 - April

Google Scholar : https://tinyurl.com/4c65ybsj

Scribd : https://tinyurl.com/37knb9da

DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25apr1692

Google Scholar

Note : A published paper may take 4-5 working days from the publication date to appear in PlumX Metrics, Semantic Scholar, and ResearchGate.

Note : Google Scholar may take 15 to 20 days to display the article.

Abstract : This qualitative study employed Qualitative Content Analysis as its design. It focused on determining and analyzing the syntactic features present in selected Original Pilipino Music and formulated a framework in syntactic analysis in approaching OPM songs. Through Content Analysis of the three (3) selected Original Pilipino Music from the Trending Original Pilipino Music (OPM) 2023 in Spotify. This includes “Leaves,” by Ben & Ben, “Happy W U,” by Arthur Nery, and “I Want You,” by SB19, the study found out that simple, compound, and imperative sentences dominate in OPM, there are subordinate clauses used in OPM, basic order of Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) is followed in OPM. Further, the syntactic deviations discovered were the use of informal language, double negatives and repetition. The Lyric Syntax Analysis Framework" (LSAF) was formulated which can be used in approaching OPM songs. Based on the findings of the study, it reveals the prevalence of syntactic features such as simple and compound sentences, imperative sentences, subordinate clauses, and the adherence to the basic Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) word order. These syntactic choices contribute to the overall impact and effectiveness of the lyrics. The use of informal language, including contractions and non-standard grammar, is common in OPM. Informal language reflects the familiarity and casual nature of interpersonal communication. Repetition, including anaphora and double negatives, is employed in OPM songs to create emphasis, reinforce meaning, and intensify sentiments. Based on these results, it is recommended to consider the Lyric Syntax Analysis Framework (LSAF) as a useful approach for analyzing and understanding the syntactic structures and features of song lyrics.

Keywords : Qualitative Content Analysis, Original Pilipino Music (OPM), corpus, Lyric Syntax Analysis Framework (LSAF).

References :

1. Alirezazadeh, P., & Talebinezhad, M. R. (2014). Syntactic Deviations in the Novel The Sound and the Fury. Advances in Language and Literary Studies, 222-226.
2. Belúchová, A .  &  Leláková E. (2020). Syntactic Analysis of Sentence Adverbials Observed in the Victorian Novel Jane Eyre. Arab World English Journal (AWEJ)Volume 11. Number2. https://dx.doi.org/10.24093/awej/vol11no2.4
3. Chaer. (2009). Sintaksis Bahasa Indonesia: pendekatan proses, Jakarta: Rineka Cipta.
4. Clark, E. &. (1979). When Nouns Surface as Verbs. Language,. Semantic Scholar, 55, 767.
5. Chomsky, Noam. 2002. Syntactic Structures. 2nd Edition. Berlin: Mouton De Gruyter.
6. Dachi, M.I.E. (2022). Syntactic Analysis on Sentence Patterns in Agnez Mo’s Song Lyrics. Journal of Language Teaching and Learning, Linguistics and Literature. DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v10i2.3187
7. Delve, Ho, L., & Limpaecher, A. (2023c, March 24). The Practical Guide to Qualitative Content Analysis https://delvetool.com/blog/qualitative-content-analysis
8. Hafiz, M. L., Omar, A .A., & Gul Sher, K.R.M. (2018). Analysis of Syntactic Errors in English Writing: A Case Study of Jazan University Preparatory Year Students. International Knowledge Sharing Platform. ISSN (Paper)2222-1735 ISSN (Online)2222-288X
9. Hasko, V. (2012). Qualitative Corpus Analysis. In The Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics, C.A. Chapelle (Ed.). https://doi.org/10.1002/9781405198431.wbeal0974
10. Koopman, Sportiche, & Stabler, 2013. An Introduction to Syntactic Analysis and Theory. Wiley-Blackwell.
11. Labov, W. (1976). Sociolinguistic Patterns. University of Pennsylvania Press.
12. Rambo, R. (2019). BBC. Retrieved from https://facultyweb.ivcc.edu/rrambo/eng1001/sentences.htm
13. Liu, Y., Li L., & Huang, Y. (2016). Research on semantic and syntactic analysis of patent literature.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/311175441_Research_on_semantic_and_syntactic_analysis_of_patent_literature
14. Marafad, La Ode Sidu. (2012). Sintaksis Bahasa Indonesia. Kendari: Unhalu Pres
15. Miller, Jim. (2002). An Introduction to English Syntax. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.
16. Nofal, K.H. (2012). Syntactic Aspects of Poetry: A Pragmatic Perspective. Asian Social Science . DOI:10.5539/ass.v8n2p221
17. Reed, B. (2022, June 8). poised. Retrieved from https://www.poised.com/blog/what-is-a-double-negative
18. Romani, B. (2020, May 31). scientific editing. Retrieved from https://www.scientific-editing.info/blog/word-order-rules-in-english/#:~:text=Basic%20Sentence%20Structure%20and%20word,sentences%20must%20conform%20to%20this.
19. Scholes, R. (1977). The Language of Poetry. Yale University Press.
20. Syuriadi, R.D.M. & Englistina, I. (2022). A Syntactical Analysis of Song Lyrics Say You Love Me by Jessie Ware. Linguamedia Journal - Volume 4 Nomor 1, ISSN Online: 2721-4192. 
21. Tarrayo, V. N. (2020). Wounds and words: A lexical and syntactic analysis of Casocot's "There are other things beside brightness and light. Indonesian Journal of Applied Linguistics 10(2):502-512 DOI:10.17509/ijal.v10i2.28594
22. Van, T. T. M. (2009). The Relevance of Literary Analysis to Teaching Literature in the EFL classroom. English Teaching Forum, 47(3), 2-9. Retrieved   from https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ9234544
23. Varnum, M. E., Krems, J. A., Morris, C., Wormley, A., & Grossmann, I. (2021). Why are song lyrics becoming simpler? a time series analysis of lyrical complexity in six decades of American popular music. PLOS ONE.
24. Yang, M. P. (2018). Cohesive Features in English as a Second Language. Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research, 380-384.