An Analysis on Illocutionary Act in Song “1x1” By Bring Me the Horizon

Abstract

This study examined pragmatic especially in illocutionary acts in song lyrics. The research focused on analyzing types of illocutionary acts in song lyrics “1x1” by Bring Me The Horizon. The research used descriptive qualitative method. Searle's theory is used as the basis for identifying the types of illocutionary acts. There were three types of illocutionary acts found in the song. The three types of illocutionary acts used in this song were representative (76.40%), directive (17.60%), and expressive (6%). The representative was realized in the form of stating, informing, believing, rejecting, and insisting. The directive was realized in the form of asking, requesting, and commanding. The expressive was realized in the form of praising and blaming. Based on the data found in the lyrics of the song, the most dominant type of illocutionary act was representative. Thus, the lyrics of the song provided more statements, information, beliefs, rejections, and insistence rather than expressing joy, sadness, or anger.