Makna Adaptasi Emosional Remaja dalam Lirik Lagu "Terbiasa" di YouTube: Analisis Semiotika Ferdinand de Saussure

Abstract

Adolescence is a period of complex psychosocial development, particularly regarding emotional experiences such as disappointment, rejection, or loss. Music and song lyrics serve as mediums for emotional expression and management, helping adolescents understand and communicate their feelings. This study aims to analyze the meaning of emotional adaptation of adolescents represented in the lyrics of the song "Terbiasa" by Nathaniel Rivan published on YouTube. The approach used is Ferdinand de Saussure's semiotics, focusing on the relationship between signifier and signified. This research employs a qualitative descriptive method with data collection techniques including observation of song lyrics, literature review, and interviews with three informants (two listeners of the song and one communication psychology expert). The results show that the meaning of emotional adaptation in the song lyrics can be identified through three indicators: (1) emotion acceptance, reflected through acknowledgment of emotional state ("luka dalam hatiku ini", "ku tau") and normalization of feelings ("biar waktu yang menyembuhkan", "terbiasa"); (2) emotion regulation, reflected through efforts to manage emotional responses ("menyukai tanpa kata", "memandang rasa"); and (3) behavioral adjustment, reflected through changes in role and response in social interaction ("melihat dirimu kasih", "bahagia walau bahagia tanpaku", "apalah dayaku"). This research contributes to the development of semiotic studies in song lyric analysis and understanding of how music functions as a medium for self-reflection and emotional adaptation for adolescents.