ABSTRACT
This study aims to analyze Roland Barthes' semiotic theory in the song "Lampu
Merah" by The Lantis. The research employs a qualitative approach using Roland
Barthes' semiotic analysis method. The findings indicate that the denotative
meaning of the lyrics in "Lampu Merah" by The Lantis, as a whole, represents the
literal meaning related to everyday experiences, such as being late in achieving
one's goals. The moral message conveyed through the denotative meaning is that
every action has consequences; therefore, individuals should take responsibility for
their life choices, value their time, continue striving to overcome obstacles, and
maintain good relationships with those around them throughout their life journey.
Furthermore, the connotative meaning of the song's lyrics represents the
psychological journey of individuals experiencing the phenomenon of life lagging,
or the feeling of being left behind in achieving life goals. Based on the findings,
Roland Barthes' semiotic analysis reveals that the central meaning of the lyrics of
"Lampu Merah" by The Lantis is self-acceptance of delayed life achievements as
part of the process of personal growth, as interpreted through the two levels of
meaning in Roland Barthes' semiotic theory: denotative meaning and connotative
meaning.
Keywords: Meaning Analysis, Roland Barthes' Semiotics, Lampu Merah,
Denotative, Connotative.