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BAB I

INTRODUCTION

A. Background of Problem

English is one of International languages, which is used throughout the world and
also English is used in many fields of life such as: Politics, Economics, Social and Education.
English as an International language also be used by many people to communicate each
other. English is a vibrant and international language with twenty percent of the world’s
population speaking English as native, second or foreign language. In addition to its status as
a mother tongue in many countries, global use of English is growing for communication
among speakers of other languages in places where English is not the majority language .
According to Kreidler (1998:19) language is a system of symbols through which people
communicate. As a human being is a social and an individual person and always
communicate each other. So every person need language to make a good communication.
Communication is a way to transfer information from one to another. Communication also is
sending and receiving information between two or more people. The person sending the
message is referred to as the sender, while the person receiving the information is called the
receiver. The information conveyed can include facts, ideas, concepts, opinions, beliefs,
attitudes, instructions and even emotions. In communication, everybody uses language to
communicate each other. There are many types of communication such as verbal
communication, written communication and body language. In this case, through song also
called with communication cause song as a verbal communication that transferring
information to the listener.

The song has a variety of meanings, which is the process of communicating, delivery
of a taste or ideas, thoughts (communicator) in this case, the composer to the audience of the
listeners. The concept of the message in a song are usually wide - range, there is an
expression of sadness, a sense of happiness, a sense of disappointment, a sense of awe about
something or someone, and many submission of encouragement or motivation. Songs can
also be regarded as a communication process that represents the arts because there is
information and messages that delivered by the communicator to the communicant to use
verbal language. Besides the song is a poem and poems in which there are rules of language,
figurative meanings and symbols - symbols.

This research is analyze the meaning and message from one of Michael Jackson hits
song, Heal the World. Heal the World is a song from Michael Jackson’s hit album,
Dangerous, which was released in 1991. It speaks of peace and compels each and every
individual to contribute their quota in order to change the world for the better; a change that
marshals in a renewed dedication to widespread moral values, which puts an end to

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disagreements peacefully, through discourse instead of violence; a change that upholds

human dignity and human responsibility and promotes empathy and kindness.

Of all his songs, Michael Jackson said, “Heal the World” was the song that he was
most proud to have written. The message of love and peace that he gave the world through
his music and the stories of unity, understanding and patience that he told through his work,
the fact that the loss of Michael is one that will never be forgotten. Five years on since that
dreadful day of June 25th, 2009 when the world woke to the shocking news that the King of
Pop had passed away, the sadness that those of us who adored Michael and appreciated his
philanthropy, music and message feel is still there. The song 'Heal the World' leave a
message of anti-racism in the world. Michael had ever told her fans that the songs are songs
of his proudest. In a final tribute at the Staples Centre, Los Angeles, July 7, 2009 and these
two songs continuously being sought. 'Heal the World' and 'We Are the World' shed tears fan
of Michael accompanied his departure. This song tells about the welfare of the marginalized,
especially children. What's more African children are still live below the poverty line. Many
of them died of malnutrition diseases such as malnutrition. It is quite ironic when nearly
every year has million tons of food sent to the African and it was still not enough to feed
children in Africa.

B. The Statement of Problem

The statement of the problem in this paper can be formulated as follow :

a. What is the meaning of lyrics “ Heal The World “ song by Michael Jackson ?
b. What is the message from “ Heal The World “ song by Michael Jackson ?

C. The Purpose of The Study

The purpose of the study are :

1. Find the meaning of lyric “ Heal the World “ song by Michael Jackson in Dangerous
album.
2. Find and analyze the message of “ Heal the World “ song by Michael Jackson in
Dangerous album.

D. The Significance of The Study

This study has benefits, here are as follow:

1. Theoretically
The writer hopes the result of this study can give information to the readers about
understanding the song
2. Practically
a. For Researcher
Increase an awareness to care each other and add an inspiration in teaching.
b. For the people

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To inspire the people about the important to understanding the meaning and message
of song

E. The Scope and Limitation of Study

The scope of this study is literary analysis study. The researcher limits the research to
analyze the meaning and message from “ Heal The World “ song by Michael Jackson

F. The Definition of The Key Term

1. Analysis
Analysis is the process of breaking a complex topic or substance into smaller parts in
order to gain a better understanding of it.
2. Lyric
Lyrics are words that make up a song usually consisting of verses and choruses.
3. Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer,
songwriter, record producer, dancer, actor, and philanthropist. Called the "King of Pop",his
contributions to music, dance, and fashion along with his publicized personal life made him a
global figure in popular culture for over four decades.
4. Meaning
In linguistics, meaning is the information or concepts that a sender intends to convey, or
actually does convey, in communication with a receiver.

5. Message
The message contained in a song lyric can be delivered depending on how the
writer put the words in the lyrics. Message seems like what the listeners or readers can
get.

6. Heal the World song

"Heal the World" is a song from Michael Jackson's album Dangerous, released in 1991.
In a 2001 Internet chat with fans, Jackson said that "Heal the World" is the song he was most
proud to have created. He also created the Heal the World Foundation, a charitable organization
which was designed to improve the lives of children. The organization was also meant to teach
children how to help others. This concept of 'betterment for all' would become a centerpiece for
the Dangerous World Tour. In the documentary Living with Michael Jackson, Jackson said he
created the song in his "Giving Tree" at Neverland Ranch.

G. The Assumption
It assumes that, In the song, Michael Jackson has used words such as: strong, bright,
heavenly, fear and dread to give the readers a more detailed picture on what the song is

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about. “Heal The World” lyric tells about a hope to live in peace. In the first, the narrator
attempt to awaken the unconsciousness of human that every person has heart. Besides, he
also believes that in every heart of human, there is love. Choosing diction heart and love are
deep. Heart is not as the same as liver. Heart is deeper and touches the inner feeling. Then,
love means a very strong feeling of affection or the feeling that a person's happiness is very
important to you, and the way you show this feeling in your behavior towards them. Thus,
love is more than affection. By having love, people consider other’s happiness. The
happiness of other people is very important for them. Therefore, the narrator wants to remind
again that every person has heart and love.

The message of this song is, as human beings with a stake in this world and a stake in
preserving this world in a state where our children and generations after them can live in
peace, the discrimination against and persecution of persons of different tribes, races,
religion, gender and weaker sections of society should change and a universal principle of
humanity must take precedence. There is no community in this world that can survive as an
island. The world has become such a global village that none of us can afford to be
concerned only for our communities, families or countries. As part of the human family, we
must all be involved with the survival of one another and feel a responsibility for all
individuals, communities and peoples. We must have compassion for those in this world who
suffer and for each other.

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BAB II

LITERATURE REVIEW

A. Review of The Related Literature

1. Definition of Listening

Every day we listen to many different things in many different ways. Whether it is
conversation with a colleague, the TV news, or a new music CD, we listen. Accoding to
David Nunan (2003:24) Listening is an active, purposeful process of making sense of
what we hear. Languge skills are often categorized as receptive or productive. Speaking
and writing are productive skills. Listening , along with reading, is a receptive skill.

2. The Difference Between Hearing and Listening

Hearing and listening so actually have difference, according to Smaldino, Russell,
Heinich and Molenda (2004:266) “hearing and listening are not the same thing, although
they are, of course, interrelated”. In Smaldino, Russell, Heinich and Molenda (2004:266)
“hearing is process in which sound wave entering the outer ear are transmitted to the
eardrum, converted into mechanical vibration in the middle ear, and change in the inner
ear into electrical impulses that travel to the brain" and for listening in Smaldino, Russell,
Heinich and Molenda (2004:266) explain that “listening is process begin someone’s
awareness of and attention to sound or speech pattern (receiving), proceed through
identification and recognition of specific auditory signal (decoding), and ends in
comprehension (understanding)”. Slameto (2013: 108-109) says that listening are two
different things. Listening is a passive process that occur seven while we sleeplike.
Listening is a response that occurs due to the stimulation of sound waves.

Receipt of sound waves by the listener senses does not mean the perception aware
of what is heard. To listen, students should be heard, but to hear, people do not need to
listen. Listening depends on attention. Teaching listening is a process of understanding a
second language which is focused on the acquisition of language itself also perception,
situation, and background knowledge and mastery of the topic.

3. Definition of song

Shen (2009) explained song consists of words called lyrics which serve direct
language teaching in the classroom. It has been also an amusing friend for human even
longer than they speak, then it can be great experience to foreign language teaching.
According to Zahro (2010) song is short musical work set a poetic text with equal
importance given to music and to words. It may be written for one or several voices and it
is generally performed with instrument accompanied. The song has a lot of benefits,

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especially in teaching English. Yuniatem (2002:10) says that teaching English through
songs have many benefits, are like:

1. Playing a recording of English songs, the students are apt to listen attentively, thereby
improving their aural comprehension.
2. Vocabulary, sentiments and cultural background of the songs can serve as discussion
material.
3. Singing allows the students a chance to relax from the pressure of the conversation.
4. Group is fostered through singing.
5. The students can carry the song beyond class room doors and sign for family and
friends this is to reinforce the students’ interest in the learning English.
6. Singing is suitable for small and large groups a like.

4. The Definition of Meaning

The word ”meaning” is simply derived from the word “mean”.
1. Richard (1985 : 172) in Saleh (2008) says “Meaning is what a language expresses
about the world we live in or any possible or imaginary word.
2. Lyons (1977 : 4) says “Meaning is a word of ordinary, everyday vocabulary of
English.”
3. Bloomfield (1933 : 139) defines “Meaning of a linguistics form as a situation in
which the speakers utter it and response which it calls forth in the hearer.” And,
4. Nikelas (1988 : 23) in Pakpahan (2005 : 14) says “Meaning id a complex
phenomenon involving relationship between a language and the mind of its speakers
and practical use to which it is put.”

a) Varieties Meaning

The experts of language have classified meaning from different point of view
based on their deliberations. Those varieties of meaning can be explained in the following
explanation.

a. Leech’s Seven Types of Meaning

Leech (1981 : 8-23) has defined seven types of meaning. The seven types of
meaning are as follows:
1. Conceptual Meaning is logical, cognitive or denotative content
For examples:
House : a building made for people to live in
Horse : a kind of animal which has four legs, a mane and a tail.
2. Connotative meaning is the communicative value and an expression has by the
virtue of what it refers to over and above its purely conceptual content. And it
includes not only physical characteristic, but also social properties and psychology.
For examples: The word “red” has the connotation of brave and the word “black”
has the connotation of magic, evil or fear.

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3. Social meaning is a piece of language conveys about the social circumstances of it

use. It is connected with the situation in which an utterance is uttered.
For examples:
The word ‘horse, steed and hag’ have the same conceptual meaning but the convey
different social circumstances of their use.
Horse (general)
Steed (poetic)
Hag (slang)
4. Affective meaning is meaning that expresses the personal feelings or attitude of the
speakers or the writers. For example: I’m very glad to hear your voice, but I
wonder if you would be so kind as to lower your voices a little.
5. Reflected meaning is the meaning that arises in case of multiple conceptual
meaning when one sense of a word forms part of our response to another sense.
6. Collocation meaning consists of the association of a word acquires on account of
the meanings of words which tend to occur in its environment.
For example: The word ‘handsome’ and ‘beautiful’ have common ground in the
meaning ‘good looking’. The word ‘handsome’ refers to man and ‘beautiful’ refers
to woman.
7. Thematic meaning means what is communicated by the way in which a speaker or
writer organizes the message in terms of ordering, focus and emphasis. It is usually
applied in the use of active and passive forms.
For example:
1. She likes orange juice the most

2. Orange juice she like the most

3. It’s orange juice that she likes the most

b. Lexical, Grammatical and Contextual Meaning

Chaer (1994 : 289) said that lexical meaning is meaning that possessed by a
lexeme without any context. It is the actual thing that is observed through human
sense. For example, the lexeme ‘cat’ has a lexical meaning is a small furry animal
with four legs, a tail and mustache. And the lexeme ‘house’ has lexical meaning is the
building made for people to live in. Grammatical meaning is meaning that possessed
by a stem because of grammatical process, such as affixation or tense. For example,
in the affixation of suffix –s attached to a stem ‘pen’ produces ‘pens’. The
grammatical meaning that appears that the number of the word ‘pens’ is more than
the word ‘pen’ (‘pen’ means one pen (singular) while ‘pens’ (plural). Contextual
meaning is the type of meaning which is determine by the context in which the word
is used.

c. Linguistics and Speaker Meaning

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In general, the linguistic meaning of an expression is simply the meaning or

meanings of that expression in some form of language. One can understand
linguistics meaning provided if he or she possesses adequate knowledge about
grammatical rules and vocabularies of a language. The linguistics meaning is
determined by the meaning of its constituents and their grammatical relations.
For example:
1. The boy runs
2. The bean plants run
3. Her stockings run
In those example, the word ‘run’ has more than one linguistics meaning base
on the dictionary.
Speaker meaning is what a speaker means when producing his or her
utterances. Sometimes, the speaker says something different from what his other
words mean. Or the other words, the speaker sometimes speaks non-literally. There
are some different ways of speaking non literally. One of them is through the use of
idiom. Richard (1985 : 134) in Saleh (2008 : ) says that idiom is an expression which
functions as a single unit and whose meaning cannot be worked out from its separate
parts. The meaning of an idiomatic expression cannot predicated either lexically or
grammatically. For example, kick the bucket means passed away, I’m walking in the
sunlight in the literally it means feel happy.

5. The Definition of Message

Message is usually short communication transmitted by words, signals, or other

means from one person, station, or group to another. Message is the substance of such a
communication; the point or points conveyed. And the other definition of message is:
Any thought or idea expressed briefly in a plain or secret language and prepared in a form
suitable for transmission by any means of communication. The message contained in a
song lyric can be delivered depending on how the writer put the words in the lyrics.
Message seems like what the listeners or readers can get.

B. Review of The Previous Related Studies

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BAB III

RESEARCH METHOD

This chapter presents the methodology of the research related to this study.
It presents the research method, data and source of data, data collection, and data analysis
technique.

A. Research Method

The research method used in this study is descriptive with qualitative

approach. The study also belonged to literary analysis. The materials were like
novels, newspapers, textbooks, songs, magazines, movies, papers, and articles.
The material of this study was Michael Jackson’s lyrics of song.

Descriptive analysis means to describe what actually happen to procedures about

method which are useful in research. Descriptive qualitative approach does not apply the
detail arithmetic calculation or statistic contains sentences or description of the objects
(Moleong,2011:11)

The researcher uses descriptive qualitative method in this study. The aim of
descriptive qualitative method is to describe a place, fact and characteristic of population
systematically, factually and accurately. Descriptive qualitative method employs technique of
seeking, collecting and analyzing data. The analyses in qualitative research concern in
understanding the result of found data rather than calculate the result of found data.
(Moleong, 2009:3)

B. Data and Source of Data

Data is raw material that needs to be processed to produce information.

The data of this study are the utterances produced from song’s lyric containing

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meaning and message. Song lyrics include words, sentences or utterances for
doing something based on the text dialogue.

The source of data in the study is subjects from which the data can be
obtained (Arikunto, 2010:129). This research uses song’s lyric from Michael Jackson’s song.
All of data source taken from Michael Jackson’s song. The primary source of the data in this
study is the text itself. Some information from internet is to complete this study.

C. Data Collection

Data collection methods are the way of collecting data used in this
research. There were some data collection methods or steps employed to
collect data used in this research. In this study the researcher used qualitative
approach in which the data were in the form of utterances. Some steps of collecting the data
in this study were as follows:

D. Data Analysis

In analyzing the data collected from the test, the researcher will be analyzed them by
using word lyrics of Heal the World song by Michael Jackson.

Procedures :

a. Read the lyrics of “ Heal the World “ song.

b. Hear the song of “ Heal the World “
c. Analyze the lyrics meaning of the song.
d. Analyze the message of the song.

E.

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